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.
GST Voucher Scheme 2026: When and How Will Be Paid, All Details Here
KEY HIGHLIGHTS GST Voucher Scheme remains a permanent support as GST rises. Lower-income households get cash, MediSave, U-Save and S&CC help. Rebates ease day-to-day bills....
Singapore Cpf Interest rate 2025 CPF Extends 4% Interest Floor on SMRA Until 2026
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Government extends **4% interest rate floor** on Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts until **31 December 2026**. OA stays at **2.5%**, while HDB loan....
CPF Top-Ups Hit Record S$6.7B in 2025: What You Should Know
KEY HIGHLIGHTS CPF top-ups hit a record S$6.7 billion in just seven months of 2025. Spike mainly driven by seniors aged 55 and above topping....
Australian Immi App Expands to 34 Countries for Faster Visas
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Australian Immi App now rolled out to 34 countries for easier visa applications. Eligible travellers can submit facial biometrics and passport details directly....
Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) Penalty Fees: Quarterly Support for HDB Households
KEY HIGHLIGHTS HDB households will get 1.5 to 3.5 months of S&CC rebates in FY2025. Rebates arrive quarterly in January, April, July, and October with....
Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) Rebate 2025-26 Dates: HDB Households Get Up to 3.5 Months Support
KEY HIGHLIGHTS HDB households will receive 1.5 to 3.5 months of S&CC rebates in FY2025. Rebates are spread across April, July, October 2025, and January....
Singapore Seniors Get Up to S$2,000 Support in 2025
KEY POINTS Seniors can receive yearly support adding up to around S$2,000 in 2025. The amount comes from multiple payouts like AP Seniors’ Bonus, GST....
Social Security COLA 2026: Benefits Up by $1,969, Monthly Payments Rise 2.8%
KEY TAKEAWAYS Social Security’s 2026 COLA is officially set at 2.8%. Most retirees will see about $54 more per month. The raise helps, but rising....
Social Security December 2025: Payment Dates & SSI Double Check (USA)
KEY TAKEAWAYS Social Security checks hit on four dates in December 2025. SSI recipients get two payments due to the New Year’s Day holiday. Birth....
Local Qualifying Salary (LQS): Understand how the Local Qualifying Salary works
KEY HIGHLIGHTS LQS rises to $1,600 from July 2024, affecting firms hiring foreigners. Companies must pay all local staff the LQS before hiring any foreign....
