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Live: Parliament to discuss GIC and Temasek’s performance, changes to IP riders

Singapore's Parliament will discuss the performance of GIC and Temasek, alongside proposed changes to IP riders.
Singapore's Parliament will discuss the performance of GIC and Temasek, alongside proposed changes to IP riders.

E-commerce platforms such as Shopee expand into insurance, drawing closer regulatory scrutiny

Shopee distributes insurance offerings on its platform such as pet, travel, motor and personal accident insurance products.
Shopee distributes insurance offerings on its platform such as pet, travel, motor and personal accident insurance products.

Man bought 12 insurance policies, then fell to his death overseas in bizarre case

A man over-insured himself for $7 million before he fell to his death in a bizarre overseas accident.
A man over-insured himself for $7 million before he fell to his death in a bizarre overseas accident.

China studying better benefits for gig workers, with inspiration from Singapore

China’s booming gig economy, with some 200 million workers, has been plagued by issues such as low wages, and potential exploitation.
China’s booming gig economy, with some 200 million workers, has been plagued by issues such as low wages, and potential exploitation.

Retirees should consider CPF LIFE first to avoid investing in unsuitable products

Many retirees file claims against financial institutions annually after they buy products that cause them to lose their savings.
Many retirees file claims against financial institutions annually after they buy products that cause them to lose their savings.

Tech stocks still ‘in the game’: What experts say about investing and saving money in 2026

Amid the talk of a bubble, frothiness and over-valuation, it can be confusing for young investors on where they should deploy their money.
Amid the talk of a bubble, frothiness and over-valuation, it can be confusing for young investors on where they should deploy their money.

Sales of all but 2 IP riders now will cease come April 2026

IPs cover stays in higher-class wards in restructured hospitals as well as in private hospitals, including this room at Raffles Hospital.
IPs cover stays in higher-class wards in restructured hospitals as well as in private hospitals, including this room at Raffles Hospital.

Customers can get insured at banks and more as insurers in S’pore expand distribution channels

Bank representatives accounted for 35.2 per cent of new business premiums from January to September 2025, report showed.
Bank representatives accounted for 35.2 per cent of new business premiums from January to September 2025, report showed.

S. Korean President’s remarks on hair loss treatment open up debate about health insurance

South Korea's national health insurance system is expected to fall into deficit starting in 2026, and projected to be depleted as early as 2028.
South Korea's national health insurance system is expected to fall into deficit starting in 2026, and projected to be depleted as early as 2028.

MOH acts to curb growing influx of private patients into public sector with new IP rules: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung was addressing feedback raised by the public after the new IP rules were announced.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung was addressing feedback raised by the public after the new IP rules were announced.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.