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2026 Social Security COLA 2.7%. According to the new inflation rate, the Cost of Living Adjustment can rise to 2.7%, as compared to 2.5% in 2024. There is an increase of 2.6% in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). This index is used to compute the COLAs. Inflation is … Read more
CPF LIFE Plans and Payout Updates 2026. The Central Provident Fund is a fundamental scheme for ensuring the social security of Singaporeans. It gives many options for making retirement better and peaceful. At the age of 55, your retirement account will be set up for monthly payments. The contribution is dependent on the age and … Read more
Sea Hunter Drone Ship.In a significant leap toward redefining naval warfare, the DARPA Sea Hunter Drone Ship has completed a milestone autonomy test, cementing its place in the evolving landscape of unmanned maritime systems. Developed under the watchful eye of the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Sea Hunter represents a new era where … Read more
Is the Aircraft Carrier Obsolete in Modern Warfare and will Modern Missiles Sink the Aircraft Carrier? For many years, the aircraft carrier has been the ultimate symbol of American military strength, it is a floating fortress that can bring an entire air force wherever it’s needed. But as new threats emerge and technology advances,A lot … Read more
$450-$850 GST Voucher Scheme 2025. Singapore has taken a great step for its people to pay the lower income groups and seniors a significant amount to cover the expenses of their daily basic needs, like groceries, and to maintain a healthy life with proper medical care without the tension of money in their pockets. This … Read more
$386 CAIP July 2025 Deposit Confirmed.The Carbon Action Incentive Payment (CAIP) was a tax-free quarterly payment given by the government to households to cover the cost of carbon pricing under the federal carbon pollution pricing system. It is given to the people of eight regions in Canada, and rural and small households receive a supplement … Read more
Retirement Pension Schemes and Benefits for Seniors. People who spent decades of dedicated hard work to ensure that they and their loved ones can have a good life in India should not be denied a safe and honourable retirement. But these golden years may not be golden because of increasing medical costs, inflation, and loneliness. … Read more
Singapore Senior bonus 2025. In Singapore, caring for our seniors isn’t just a policy, it’s a value. As a nation that prides itself on community and shared responsibility, Singapore prioritizes its elderly citizens. One of the examples is the Senior Bonus of $900 under the Assurance Package In 2025. This bonus isn’t just about paying … Read more
Singapore Government Payout under GST Voucher Scheme. Singapore is committed to provide solutions to the citizens having lower income to cover the increasing cost of living expenses due to the rising Goods and service tax (GST) rate through direct money transfers. Government has launched an Assurance package and GST Voucher scheme aimed at offering rebates … Read more
Is China’s “Carrier Killer” Missiles a Reality or Hype? In recent years, China’s growing military strength has made headlines around the world. Among its most talked-about developments is a missile that many have dramatically nicknamed the “carrier killer” — the DF-21D. This missile has sparked worry in Washington and beyond, as it threatens the U.S. … Read more