Cost of living

Trump amasses $613 million war chest to bolster US midterm chances

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Horizon Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan 27, 2026.

FairPrice supermarkets to extend opening hours for Chinese New Year

On Feb 17, the first day of Chinese New Year, 156 out of 168 FairPrice stores islandwide will remain open.

FairPrice freezes prices of chilled pork, popular seafood and veg ahead of CNY

ST20250131_202592400595/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of shoppers at FairPrice Xtra Jurong Point on Jan 31, 2025. Can be used for stories on supermarket, groceries, inflation, finance, economy, domestic expenditure, singapore gross domestic product (GDP), budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Commentary

AI adoption could push up costs of living in Singapore

2026 could mark a new phase, where AI may push up future living costs, despite driving present day innovation, says the writer.

After brutal crushing of protests, Iranians stare into abyss

Iranians walk at the Grand Bazaar on Jan 20. This was where protests linked to the cost of living broke out on Dec 28.

Diners unfazed if budget meal options shrink, many prefer regular coffee shop fare

Most diners said they do not specifically seek out budget meals as they prefer to buy a meal to their liking.

America’s a la carte economy is making everyone feel poorer

The Wall Street Journal reported in 2025 that a typical four-day visit to the theme park costs US$1,000 more than it did five years ago, adjusted for inflation.

Stallholders say HDB’s move to make budget meals optional offers some relief amid rising costs

The move also acknowledges shortcomings in the previous scheme, which had drawn some criticism over uneven food quality and low take-up among customers.

HDB coffee shops renewing leases no longer required to offer budget meals from Jan 10

The decision was made after operators and stallholders expressed concerns about rising costs and the low number of customers who bought such meals.

Nearly $4 billion worth of CDC and SG60 vouchers spent in last four years

In the latest round, every Singaporean household can claim $300 worth of CDC vouchers from Jan 2.

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