
Proposed new law protecting Singaporeans’ genetic data to be strengthened: Ong Ye Kung
“Under the Act, beyond various data protection measures, a patient can choose to restrict the sharing of his medical data among the healthcare providers that he sought care from,” he said.

Stable Sing$ a strong option for Asian investors amid heightened uncertainties: Bank of Singapore
She added: “The Singdollar could be the third currency in many of your currency diversification discussions.”

Eligible S’poreans to get up to $850 in GSTV cash, up to $450 in MediSave top-ups in August
They will receive $850 in cash if they are 21 or older in 2025, have an assessable income of up to $39,000 in the latest assessment year, and own at most one property whose annual value is up to $21,000 in 2024.

MOH studying 18 proposals to integrate TCM into public healthcare
If implemented in public clinics and hospitals, these treatments could become eligible for subsidies and MediSave coverage, which today apply to two TCM treatments

CPF members can make housing, retirement and health insurance plans with new digital platform
With the retirement payout planner, members can map out their payout goals and explore ways to leverage CPF to achieve their goals, such as through top-ups.

Singapore retail sales up by 1.4%, driven by motor vehicle sales
The estimated total retail sales value in May was $4.2 billion. Of this, an estimated 12.3 per cent was from online retail sales, compared with the 12.7 per cent recorded in April.

$500 in Child LifeSG credits, Edusave, Post-Sec Education Account top-ups to be disbursed in July
These credits can be used for household expenses such as groceries, pharmacy items, utilities or transport.

Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield tumbles from 2% to 1.85%
This is a decline from the 2 per cent offered in the previous six-month auction that closed on June 19.

No compulsory financial advice needed for most retail investors under proposed MAS changes
Under the proposals, information on the products will be put more clearly, and guidance will be offered when transacting in complex products.

Singapore small businesses and charities to get access to financial dispute resolution from July 1
These include disputes over employee medical insurance, insurance for company vehicles, business banking services, corporate card accounts and loan agreements.

Seniors can claim $800 SG60 vouchers from July 1; adults to get $600 in vouchers from July 22
In total, some three million adults will get the vouchers, which are estimated to cost the Government a total of $2.02 billion.

Singapore electricity, gas prices to fall for July to September on lower fuel costs
This translates to a decrease of S$2.36 before GST for average monthly electricity bills of families living in HDB four-room flats, SP Group said.