Lucas

Lucas spent six years covering Singapore news from 2020 to 2024 before joining The Janaya Collective in 2025. As a Singapore-focused content writer, he gravitates toward stories on government grants, business developments, personal finance, and the fast-moving crypto space. He was recognised as the Young Content Creator of the Year in 2025. His strong grounding in Singapore’s financial landscape and his ongoing interest in business trends and government support updates shape the clarity and depth he brings to every piece he writes.

Silver Support Scheme

Silver Support Scheme 2025: How Household Income Is Calculated in Singapore

On: December 9, 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore seniors are asking how their 2025 Silver Support eligibility is affected by household income. The key factor is the Household Monthly Income....

HDB Type Affects Your Silver Support Payouts

Your HDB Type Affects Your Silver Support Payouts in 2025: 4-Room vs. 5-Room

On: December 9, 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Silver Support payouts in 2025 vary based on your HDB flat type. Seniors in 4-room flats get about double what 5-room residents receive.....

Silver Support Appeal 2025

Silver Support Appeal 2025: How Seniors Can Request a Review

On: December 9, 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Some seniors didn’t receive Silver Support in 2025 due to outdated household or income data. You can request a manual review if your....

CPF Interest Floors 2026

Singapore Extends CPF 4% Interest Floor Through 2026

On: December 9, 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore extends the 4% CPF interest floor for SMRA accounts until end-2026. OA interest stays at 2.5%, keeping HDB loan rates steady at....

Prism+ Responds to CCS Over Discount

Prism+ Responds to CCS Over Discount Concerns | Monitor Deal Drops to $199

On: December 9, 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Prism+ addresses CCS findings on outdated website features. F270i Pro monitor listed with a steep 78% cut from $899 to $199. Company says....

Assurance Package

Singapore Assurance Package 2025: Up to S$600 Cash Payout Coming This December

On: December 9, 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singaporeans will receive up to S$600 cash this December under the Assurance Package. Payouts support rising living costs and will go directly into....

SMRT Buys 37.5% Stake in Singapore Digital Banking Firm NTPL

SMRT Buys 37.5% Stake in Singapore Digital Banking Firm NTPL

On: December 9, 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS SMRT is buying a 37.5% stake in Singapore digital banking tech firm NTPL. The S$7.09mil deal gives SMRT access to NTPL’s payments and....

EPS-95 hike to ₹7,500

EPFO minimum pension news: EPS-95 hike to ₹7,500?

On: December 9, 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS EPS-95 pension hike to ₹7,500 was raised again in Parliament. Government clearly said: no proposal right now due to fund deficit. Minimum pension....

Silver Support Scheme 2025 Eligibility

Silver Support Scheme 2025 Eligibility: Who Qualifies in Singapore?

On: December 9, 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Silver Support helps seniors who earned low wages during their working years. Eligibility depends on CPF savings, home type, and household income. Seniors....

GST Voucher 2025

GST Voucher 2025 Payout Dates: Full GSTV & Assurance Package Guide

On: December 9, 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Full 2025 schedule for GST Voucher and Assurance Package payouts. Main cash payout lands in August with up to $850 for eligible citizens.....