Singapore Update

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore households may receive up to S$1,300 in combined Cost-of-Living support through cash payouts, vouchers, and utility rebates in 2026. Benefits are distributed across the year through schemes such as CDC Vouchers, U-Save rebates, and cash payouts depending on eligibility. Singaporeans should link PayNow to NRIC and monitor official announcements to receive payments … Read more

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore’s Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) scheme in 2026 offers eligible workers up to S$4,900 in combined cash and CPF support. Workers earning between S$500 and S$2,500 monthly may qualify, with larger payouts for those aged 60 and above. Most employees receive payouts automatically via CPF records, while self-employed persons must declare income and … Read more

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore households receiving CDC Vouchers in 2026 must use them before the official expiry deadline. Most CDC vouchers issued in 2026 are expected to expire on 31 December 2026. Households should claim vouchers via the official SMS link using Singpass and spend them at participating merchants before the deadline. The CDC Voucher Scheme … Read more