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Nation 26 Mar 2025 | 07:40 AM

Johor govt to hand out RM11.2mil cash aid to flood-hit households

JOHOR BARU: RM11.2mil in financial assistance will be distributed to flood-hit families in Johor, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Japan 21 Mar 2025 | 05:47 AM

Japan households slash cash at record pace as inflation bites

TOKYO: Japan's households reduced their collective stash of cash at the fastest pace on record last quarter as they sought to cope with rising costs of living, according to the latest data by the Bank of Japan.

Economy 16 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

South Korea’s household debt second highest globally

SEOUL: South Korea's household debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio is the second highest among major nations, following Canada, amid growing concerns about rising household borrowing amid weak growth and domestic demand.

South Korea 16 Mar 2025 | 04:31 AM

South Korean household debt to GDP ratio second highest in the world

SEOUL: South Korea's household debt-to-gross domestic product ratio was the second highest among major nations, following Canada, amid growing concerns about rising household borrowing amid weak growth and domestic demand, data showed Sunday (March 16).

Nation 19 Mar 2025 | 07:05 AM

Scheduled water cut for almost 12,000 Penang households on Friday, March 21

TASEK GELUGOR: A total of 11,792 user accounts in Jalan Kubang Menerong here will experience a scheduled 14-hour water supply disruption on Friday, March 21.

Singapore 13 Feb 2025 | 02:31 AM

Household incomes in Singapore rise in 2024, resident households received more support from government schemes

SINGAPORE: Singapore's median household income from work grew to S$11,297 (US$8,351.42) in 2024, while income inequality fell to the lowest in 25 years after accounting for government assistance and taxes.

Singapore 18 Feb 2025 | 08:35 AM

Budget 2025: Each Singaporean household to get S$800 in CDC vouchers

SINGAPORE: Some 1.3 million Singaporean households will each get S$800 in CDC vouchers, with $500 to be disbursed in May and the remaining $300 in January 2026.

World 17 Feb 2025 | 04:25 PM

Real household income of Belarusians up 9.7 pct in 2024

MINSK, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- Real household disposable income of Belarusians in 2024 increased by 9.7 percent, the country's national statistical committee said on Monday.

World 13 Feb 2025 | 09:52 PM

Slovenia extends household electricity tax exemption until June

LJUBLJANA, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Slovenian households will remain exempt from paying a special tax on electricity intended to promote renewable energy sources until the end of June, the Slovenian government decided on Thursday, aiming to ease the burden of high electricity costs on consumers.

Nation 11 Feb 2025 | 07:27 AM

Former state immigration director is new Perak Royal Household Comptroller

IPOH: Former Perak Immigration Department director Meor Hezbullah Meor Abd Malik has been appointed the Perak Royal Household Comptroller, effective Monday (Feb 10).

Living 13 Feb 2025 | 02:00 AM

Buying household appliances? 5 tips to help you make the right choices

The bigger your appliance, the bigger your investment, so if you ae mulling a new electrical device, consider alternative ways to find one. That could save you money and potentially be more sustainable.

Aseanplus News 8 Feb 2025 | 10:04 AM

Are costs rising in Hong Kong? Inflation stays low but households say differently

Hongkongers bitten by higher prices have taken to shopping across the border or exchanging used items.

Singapore 13 Jan 2025 | 07:42 AM

Eligible lower-income Singapore households can apply for public transport vouchers from Jan 14

SINGAPORE: From Jan 14 to Oct 31, households with a monthly income per person of up to S$1,800 who did not receive public transport vouchers (PTVs) in 2024 can apply for vouchers worth $60 online or at their local community clubs, to help defray the public transport fare increase.

Corporate News 6 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM

SKP Resources to experience healthy loadings for household products

SKP Resources Bhd will likely see higher volume loadings for its household products given the year-end seasonality whereby its key customer has been ramping up orders.

Nation 30 Jan 2025 | 01:19 PM

Fadillah announces early aid of RM1,000 for every household registered at PPS

BINTULU: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today announced an initial assistance of RM1,000 to every registered household head who is affected by the floods and evacuated to a relief centre (PPS).

Aseanplus News 15 Jan 2025 | 04:12 AM

Only 9% of households in Vietnam own a car

HANOI: Only nine per cent of households in Vietnam own a car, data from a mid-term population and housing survey for 2024 from the General Statistics Office (GSO) shows.

Nation 2 Jan 2025 | 08:24 AM

Kedah floods: RM500 aid for affected households, including non-evacuees

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah government will provide RM500 in aid to each head of household affected by the floods last November, including those who were unable to relocate to temporary relief centres (PPS).

Singapore 3 Jan 2025 | 04:41 AM

Singaporean households can now claim S$300 CDC vouchers, half for use at supermarkets

SINGAPORE: Every Singaporean household can now claim S$300 worth of CDC vouchers to help them alleviate daily expenses.

Nation 31 Jan 2025 | 01:14 AM

Parents grateful for BAP, a relief to ease household expenses

IPOH: With just two weeks remaining before the start of the first school term of 2025, parents are busy making preparations, especially those sending their children to primary and secondary schools for the first time.

Economy 28 Nov 2024 | 11:00 PM

Singapore household debt climbs

The debt of households in Singapore may have risen in the past year, but their financial assets such as cash and stocks grew at a faster pace, so they can withstand pressures, says the central bank.

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