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Retirement

Australian Open ‘underdog’ Daniil Medvedev says he will be hard to beat

Daniil Medvedev of Russia places an ice towel on his head during his 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) win over Brandon Nakashima of the US in the final of the Brisbane International tennis tournament on Jan 11, 2026.
Daniil Medvedev of Russia places an ice towel on his head during his 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) win over Brandon Nakashima of the US in the final of the Brisbane International tennis tournament on Jan 11, 2026.

Former tennis world No. 3 Milos Raonic hangs up his racket

Aug 6, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Milos Raonic (CAN) gives a press conference to announce he is pulling out of the tournament at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports.
Aug 6, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Milos Raonic (CAN) gives a press conference to announce he is pulling out of the tournament at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports.

Giro d’Italia champion Simon Yates announces shock retirement

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 13 - Loudenvielle to Peyragudes - Loudenvielle, France - July 18, 2025 Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Simon Yates in action before crossing the finish line after stage 13 REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 13 - Loudenvielle to Peyragudes - Loudenvielle, France - July 18, 2025 Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Simon Yates in action before crossing the finish line after stage 13 REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

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 

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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.