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Ministry of Finance

S’porean households to get $300 in CDC vouchers in January 2027 to cushion impact of inflation

A promotional sign informing customers that CDC vouchers can be used seen outside Prime Supermarket at Jurong West Street 91 on June 11.
A promotional sign informing customers that CDC vouchers can be used seen outside Prime Supermarket at Jurong West Street 91 on June 11.

Britain’s new PM Andy Burnham stamps his authority with Cabinet shake-up

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on July 20.
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on July 20.

Police warn of GST Voucher scam messages to hijack Telegram accounts

The scam variant leads to the takeover of the victims’ Telegram account.
The scam variant leads to the takeover of the victims’ Telegram account.

Public accounts watchdog flags lapses by government agencies over management of contracts, revenue

In all, the Auditor-General’s Office issued a total of 136 audit findings and conveyed them to the audited entities through management letters.
In all, the Auditor-General’s Office issued a total of 136 audit findings and conveyed them to the audited entities through management letters.

Eligible Singaporeans to receive up to $850 in GSTV cash, up to $450 in MediSave top-ups in August

All eligible recipients will automatically receive their payments from Aug 7 if they have previously signed up for these schemes.
All eligible recipients will automatically receive their payments from Aug 7 if they have previously signed up for these schemes.

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.

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