Singapore govt announces additional US$802mil to ease cost of living


SINGAPORE: Singapore's finance ministry on Thursday announced an additional S$1.1 billion ($802 million) to help households handle increases in the cost of living.

The package includes an additional payment of up to S$200 for 2.5 million adult Singaporeans, just under half of its population, to be disbursed in December.

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