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Ministry of Finance

Pioneer Generation seniors to receive MediSave top-ups of $300 to $1,200 in July

The annual Pioneer Generation MediSave top-ups are provided in addition to the annual GST vouchers for eligible Singaporeans aged 65 and above.
The annual Pioneer Generation MediSave top-ups are provided in addition to the annual GST vouchers for eligible Singaporeans aged 65 and above.

The case for giving Singapore workers a stake in the companies they help build

When the company does well, workers benefit not only through bonuses but also through an accumulation of capital.
When the company does well, workers benefit not only through bonuses but also through an accumulation of capital.

Forum: Government committed to supporting parenthood

S’pore tough on financial crime but some improvements needed: Global financial watchdog report

Fraud, particularly scams and cyber-enabled fraud, is the most prominent money laundering threat facing Singapore, the Financial Action Task Force said.
Fraud, particularly scams and cyber-enabled fraud, is the most prominent money laundering threat facing Singapore, the Financial Action Task Force said.

Nearly $1b in extra help for S’poreans amid rising costs, Govt to do more if needed: Jeffrey Siow

About 2.4 million Singaporeans will now get between $400 and $600 in cash in September 2026.
About 2.4 million Singaporeans will now get between $400 and $600 in cash in September 2026.

Over 1 million Singaporean households to get utility, service and conservancy rebates in April

Utility rebates will be automatically credited to eligible households’ accounts with grid operator SP Services, and S&CC rebates with the town councils.
Utility rebates will be automatically credited to eligible households’ accounts with grid operator SP Services, and S&CC rebates with the town councils.

S’pore SMEs can expect lower costs, less compliance burden with new and updated measures

Senior minister of state for finance Jeffrey Siow said that Singapore must encourage businesses to use more technology to increase productivity.
Senior minister of state for finance Jeffrey Siow said that Singapore must encourage businesses to use more technology to increase productivity.

Top 5% of households in S’pore hold one-third of wealth: Jeffrey Siow

Finance Ministry's occasional paper found that the city-state’s wealth inequality was higher than its income inequality.
Finance Ministry's occasional paper found that the city-state’s wealth inequality was higher than its income inequality.

Recap: Parliament passes record $154.7b Budget 2026 after 9 days of debate

Budget 2026: Govt expects to end FY2025 with $15.1b surplus, more than double the estimate

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arriving at Parliament House to deliver his Budget speech on Feb 12.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arriving at Parliament House to deliver his Budget speech on Feb 12.

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