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Retirement

Boxer Tyson Fury announces latest comeback from retirement

Boxing - Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley - The O2, London, Britain - October 25, 2025 Tyson Fury before the fight Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Boxing - Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley - The O2, London, Britain - October 25, 2025 Tyson Fury before the fight Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

How CPF changes from 2026 can give you more to spend in retirement

The changes will especially benefit employees who earn more than $6,000 as they will be able to save more for their retirement.
The changes will especially benefit employees who earn more than $6,000 as they will be able to save more for their retirement.

Australia's Usman Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams 'racial stereotyping'

Australia’s Usman Khawaja (centre) stretches with teammates during a training session at the SCG in Sydney on Jan 2, 2026.
Australia’s Usman Khawaja (centre) stretches with teammates during a training session at the SCG in Sydney on Jan 2, 2026.

National wushu athlete Kimberly Ong bids ‘bittersweet’ farewell to sport at 23

Wushu exponent Kimberly Ong in action at the Asian Games 2023.
Wushu exponent Kimberly Ong in action at the Asian Games 2023.

Stefanos Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis during injury-hit 2025

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas returning the ball to Italy's Jannik Sinner during the quarter-final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament in Riyadh on Oct 15, 2025.
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas returning the ball to Italy's Jannik Sinner during the quarter-final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament in Riyadh on Oct 15, 2025.

Indonesia fire kills 16 people in retirement home

Higher CPF monthly salary ceilings, CPF contribution rates and other changes from 2026

Facade of the CPF Bishan Building 
Facade of the CPF Bishan Building 

Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka to retire in 2026, after a 24-year professional career

Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka hits a return to Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan in their men's singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jade Gao / AFP)
Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka hits a return to Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan in their men's singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jade Gao / AFP)

Pope Leo names new leader of the Catholic Church in London

Richard Moth, newly appointed as Archbishop of Westminster, poses for a photograph in front of a portrait of Pope Leo XIV at the Archbishop's House, in London, Britain, December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Richard Moth, newly appointed as Archbishop of Westminster, poses for a photograph in front of a portrait of Pope Leo XIV at the Archbishop's House, in London, Britain, December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Bosnian police detain two officials over deadly retirement home fire

A drone view of the building of a home for the elderly, after a fire, in the town of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Amel Emric
A drone view of the building of a home for the elderly, after a fire, in the town of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Amel Emric

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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.