5 Things To Know About International Cement Group (SGX: KUO), A Leading Cement Producer In Central Asia
International Cement Group (ICG) listed on SGX in March 2019, through a transfer of the listing status of another SGX-listed company. ICG is one of the earliest foreign-owned operators in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan in Central Asia – with its core business in producing and distributing cement and gypsum plasterboards. Since its listing on SGX, ICG’s revenue and […]
Guide To Redeeming And Using Your LifeSG Credits
Most Singaporeans should be familiar with the LifeSG app. It’s where families have to register the birth of their child and apply for Baby Bonus; past and present NSmen received $200 in National Service (NS) LifeSG Credits during Budget 2024; and everyone can check on their SkillsFuture credits (and access other Government schemes). After the […]
Complete Guide To Investing In Fractional Shares In Singapore
When we invest today, we are no longer restricted to buy shares in lots of 1,000 or 100, or even 1 whole share. Instead, we can invest in a fraction of a share – for a fraction of the cost. This is great news for retail investors as no stock is too expensive to invest in now. […]
Guide To Claiming (And Spending) Your Climate Vouchers, And Household Appliances That Households Should Consider Buying
As announced in Budget 2024, all HDB households will receive $300 worth of Climate Vouchers to purchase energy and water-efficient home appliances. This initiative aims to encourage households to opt for appliances certified with the relevant energy or water-efficiency ratings. These vouchers are particularly useful for those who have just received the keys to a […]
Cost Guide To Studying For Your Master’s Degree In Singapore
In an increasingly competitive world, having better qualifications is becoming a prerequisite to beat out other candidates when job hunting. One of the more common ways to stand out to employers is to study a Master’s Degree, which is typically done after completing an Undergraduate Degree. However, if you’re studying overseas in the US, Europe, […]
Step By Step Guide To Redeeming Your CDC Vouchers
In the Singapore Budget 2025, PM Lawrence Wong announced a new tranche of CDC Vouchers worth $800. This will be split into two disbursements – with $500 in CDC Vouchers given in May 2025 and the remaining $300 CDC Vouchers given in January 2026. For clarity, this is a new disbursement, separate from the recent […]
Matched Retirement Savings Scheme: How Seniors Can Get Dollar-For-Dollar Matching To Boost Their CPF Balances
Singapore’s CPF system ensures that working Singaporeans and Permanent Residents set aside a portion of their monthly earnings, forming the foundation for monthly payouts during retirement. A monthly payout is provided through CPF LIFE. To provide a reference baseline, the government sets (and regularly reviews) milestone levels for our CPF savings: the Basic Retirement Sum […]
5 Expenses In Malaysia That Go Up In 2025
Every year, the government would review its tax or subsidy schemes and make changes accordingly to ensure that they are executed in a way that best benefits the nation and its people. On 18 October 2024, the Malaysian government had presented the National Budget, where it announced changes in certain rates for year 2025. In […]
Singapore Budget 2025: 5 Major Announcements That Will Benefit The Average Singaporean
In a 100-minute speech, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mr. Lawrence Wong unveiled a series of key announcements for Singapore Budget 2025. The updates came in rapid succession, so much so that our writer could barely keep up with our Live Update Singapore Budget 2025 coverage. With so much to unpack, where do we […]
[Live Updates] Singapore Budget 2025: Live Coverage And Real-Time Commentary
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, will delivered the Singapore Budget 2025 Statement in Parliament on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 3.30pm. This was his first Budget as Prime Minister of Singapore. We covered the Singapore Budget 2025, titled Onward Together For A Better Tomorrow, live – highlighting the major announcements and potential implications that […]
