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New Bukit Panjang Polyclinic has dental, women’s and children’s health services

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SINGAPORE - Residents in Bukit Panjang will now have easier access to healthcare services, with the opening of a new polyclinic on Saturday (Oct 2). Bukit Panjang Polyclinic, which spans three floors and 5,847 sq m, is expected to see around 600 patients a day. It is located in an integrated building which also consists of a nursing home and a senior care centre. The polyclinic currently has more than 100 doctors, nurses and other staff, although it is still hiring, said Dr Tan Kim Kiat, the head of the polyclinic. The next nearest polyclinic is Choa Chu Kang Polyclinic, which is less than 2km away. The official opening on Saturday was attended by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung as well as Bukit Panjang MP Liang Eng Hwa. Aside from clinical treatment of acute conditions and chronic disease management, Bukit Panjang Polyclinic will also provide dental care and women's and children's health services, as well as allied health services such as physiotherapy and psychology. Equipment deployed at the polyclinic include a wheelchair tilter and intra-oral X-ray imaging in the dental treatment room. Patients in wheelchairs therefore do not need to be transferred from their wheelchairs to a sepa...

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New England Investment & Retirement Group to Join Focus Partner Firm Connectus Wealth Advisers, Continuing Connectus’ Strong Momentum in the United States

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NEW YORK, NY, Oct 2, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) ("Focus"), a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which New England Investment & Retirement Group, Inc. ("NEIRG"), a registered investment adviser headquartered in North Andover, MA, will join Connectus Wealth Advisers ("Connectus"). The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.Founded in 1995, NEIRG provides holistic wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts, estates, endowments and retirement plans. Through sophisticated financial planning and a differentiated investment management approach, including access to proprietary alternative investment solutions, NEIRG provides its clients with highly personalized services to help them attain their objectives."Joining Connectus will position us to achieve the next phase of our firm's evolution and growth while maintaining our boutique service approach and culture. Connectus will equip us with a very attractive suite of tools and...

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Wall Street opens Q4 trading with gains

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - US stock indices rose at the end of Friday's (Oct 1) trading to end a rocky week that saw the third quarter end on a sour note. Traders began the first session of the month and the fourth quarter pleased with news of a possible Covid-19 treatment, although the drama in Washington over raising the US debt limit was viewed as curbing some enthusiasm. The benchmark Dow Jones Industrial Average finished 1.4 per cent higher at 34,326.46. The broad-based S&P 500 gained 1.2 per cent to hit 4,357.04. The tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 0.8 per cent to 14,566.70. September is both the last month for the third quarter and a notoriously rocky stretch for trading, and the combination of inflation and Covid-19 fears as well as Washington gridlock caused the Dow and Nasdaq indices to post losses for the quarter and the S&P 500 to see only a small gain. October's first session began with government data showing inflation creeping higher in August, but also very welcome news from Merck and partner Ridgeback Biotherapeutics that a clinical trial of their oral antiviral prospect showed about a 50 per cent reduction in the risk of hospitalisation or death from Covid-19. "T...

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Phaeton Announces ESG Bond Exchange to Power Its Green Environmental Goals

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Perth, Australia, Oct 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Phaeton, a decentralised ledger system, announced the launch of Phaeton ESG Bond Exchange powered by blockchain technology. The launch of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Bond fits well with Phaeton's core ethos of using its technology to make a positive social impact. In addition, Phaeton is planning to take on the already crowded DeFi market with a new use case. While several DeFi protocols offer various payment solutions, such as lending and borrowing, Phaeton plans to serve a new market segment with its ESG Bonds.Phaeton ESG Bonds will finance Phaeton's projects, such as its Green Modular Data Centres, Smarter Housing and Solar Farms. However, the Phaeton ESG Bond Exchange will also be open to the public and governments worldwide, making it a diverse asset offering. Bond market stability is something Phaeton is banking on as bond markets play a significant role in ensuring financial stability for both buyers and issuers. When the stock market hits a correction, the bond market is a far more stable option for generating wealth.Phaeton wants to tap into the growing ESG bonds market. One model, which...

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GEVME Launches New Episode of Next-Generation Virtual Events on Monetising Virtual and Hybrid Events

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Singapore, Oct 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The fourth episode of the Next-Generation Virtual Events series will focus on 'Monetising Virtual Events: From Ticketing to Sponsorship' (https://www.gevme.com/next-generation-virtual-events-fourth-episode) and feature leading event speakers: Sara Lieber, Event Marketing Manager at Drift, and Dimash Kunayev, CEO & Founder of Engamio.Taking place on the 12th of October, 9:00 p.m. SGT, this episode will also feature a fun and engaging breakout session where attendees can experience virtual gamification for themselves and see how they can optimise it to increase event ROI and engagement levels.It will also cover:- Different pricing models to maximise the ROI of virtual events- Ways of providing additional value to sponsors and exhibitors- Exploring sponsored gamification as a new revenue stream- Using virtual event analytics to measure ROI of virtual eventsRegistration for Monetising Virtual Events: From Ticketing to Sponsorship is now open. Save the date register here for access: https://www.gevme.com/next-generation-virtual-events-fourth-episodeWatch past episodes on demand at: https://www.gevme.com/en/studios/next-gene...

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Ni Hsin Ventures into Fifth-Party Logistics (5PL)

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Ni Hsin Ecologistics Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bursa Malaysia Main Market-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad (formerly known as Ni Hsin Resources Berhad) ("Ni Hsin"), has today entered into an Investment Agreement for the acquisition of a 60% stake in Pride Logistics Alliance Sdn Bhd ("PLA") ("the Proposed Acquisition").Managing Director of Ni Hsin Ecologistics Sdn Bhd, Khoo Chee KongWarehouseEstablished in 2014, PLA is principally engaged in providing freight forwarding services. The Company's business includes freight, forwarding, haulage & transportation, warehousing and international agency services.Managing Director of Ni Hsin Ecologistics Sdn Bhd, Khoo Chee Kong, said: "We are diversifying into the logistics industry to complement our food and beverage business as we see this acquisition as cementing the last mile of the ecosystem where we are using electric vehicles for delivery. PLA has an experienced team with the knowledge and expertise in logistics that we can leverage on."Ni Hsin also sees the acquisition as a springboard into the logistics business, especially in fifth-party logistics (5PL), wh...

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NEC Software Solutions UK Announces Intent to Acquire Capita Secure Solutions and Services to Expand its Emergency Services Offering

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London, UK, Oct 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Software Solutions UK, part of the NEC Corporation, has announced its intention to acquire Capita Secure Solutions and Services, a leading provider of software and solutions to the emergency services and justice sectors. Subject to consents and approvals, the deal is intended to complete around the end of 2021. NEC Software Solutions UK provides innovative software and services to UK police forces as well as law enforcement organisations across the world. From investigations to forensics, traffic enforcement to biometrics, its solutions enable police forces to refocus resources to where they are needed most and provide key intelligence to improve decision making on the frontline. With over 30 years' experience, Capita Secure Solutions and Services has software solutions, radio managed services and additional support services installed in 15 countries across five continents, protecting 135 million people. It has an extensive portfolio of 150 customers, which includes agencies in the police, fire, ambulance, and other public safety agencies. The complementary offerings will allow joined up delivery and connected technol...

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Hitachi Partners with Bao Viet Insurance to Drive Innovation in Insurance Business using AI and Medical Big Data

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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Bao Viet Insurance, the largest Non-life insurance company of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Hitachi, Ltd., and Hitachi Asia (Vietnam) Co, Ltd., Hitachi's local subsidiary in Vietnam, have signed an agreement to collaborate and drive innovation in the insurance business. The collaboration will integrate digital technologies like AI and big data analysis into the business to raise health awareness, prevent development and aggravation of diseases in Vietnam.Under this agreement, Bao Viet Insurance will introduce Hitachi's leading technologies for analyzing medical big data to Bao Viet Direct, an app provided to Bao Viet Insurance policyholders, and will begin providing a new insurance service for improving health, which permits users to easily measure the risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases and receive health guidance. The new service will commence on October 1.In recent years, the growing prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases has been a problem in Vietnam. This growth reflects changes in people's lifestyles, including diet and exercise, which have resulted from the rapid economic growth and expansion o...

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All-New Outlander PHEV Model to Adopt an Evolved All-Wheel Control Technology to Provide Safe, Secure and Comfortable Driving

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TOKYO, Oct 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will use an evolved version of Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC)* system in its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model of the all-new Outlander crossover SUV, which is scheduled for launch in Japan this fiscal year. The new S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamics control system will provide safe, secure and comfortable driving in various weather and road conditions.The all-new Outlander PHEV model employs twin-motor 4WD that consists of one motor at the front and another one at the rear of the vehicle. By taking advantage of the electric motors' characteristic high response, and high precision and freedom in controlling the front and rear motors, the system optimally distributes the driving force between the front and rear wheels according to road and driving conditions. Combining this with S-AWC increases vehicle maneuverability in driving, cornering and braking. Conventional models employ braking control system to control the brake forces in the left and right wheels only on the front, but the evolved S-AWC adds braking control system to the rear wheels. This reduces the load on the front wheels and makes it...

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Honda Introduces Initiatives in New Areas

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TOKYO, Oct 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced the technology development direction the company is currently pursuing for the challenges Honda is taking on in new areas while leveraging its core technologies. This direction leads to the fulfillment of Honda's 2030 Vision of serving people worldwide with the "joy of expanding their life's potential."Honda eVTOLHonda eVTOL which leveraged Honda's core technologiesChallenges Honda takes on in new areas leveraging its core technologiesWhile solidifying its existing businesses as the foundation of the company, Honda is thoroughly committed to contributing to the realization of a society with zero environmental impact and zero traffic collisions and also to new initiatives that enable Honda to take on challenges in new areas. In addition to research on advanced environmental and safety technologies, Honda R&D Co., Ltd., which takes a lead role in Honda's technology research and development, is pursuing outside-the-box research on technologies that will bring about new value for people by expanding the potential of mobility into the 3rd dimension, then the 4th dimension which defies the ...

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Amnext Launches their Prize Pools Series to Save Cryptocurrencies for Users

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New York, NY, Oct 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Amnext brings a revolution in classic saving methods by launching multiple No Loss Prize Pools where users can easily save Cryptocurrencies and gain the possibility to earn direct and passive incomes with lower risks.Amnext is solving the ever-evolving issues of standard lottery systems which are created to produce profit without considering the negatives they bring. For example, CNBC reported that in the United States, "Spending on lotto tickets adds up to about $1,038 each year per consumer, according to a recent survey commissioned by Bankrate of over 2,300 U.S. adults". (Leonhardt, 2019)1. A study conducted by Ann Carnahan talks about Compulsive Gambling in lotteries: "There is growing evidence that the new games the lotteries have introduced to increase sales are more addictive, and are compounding the problem of compulsive gamblers. Dr. Lance Dodes, Director of the Center for Problem Gambling at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge Massachusetts, estimates that 40% of his patients are lottery players."This is something that Amnext has set out to solve.The No Loss Prize Pools has been developed on the Binance Smart Cha...

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Toyota Launches the C+walk T in Japan, a New Form of Walking-Area Mobility

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Toyota City, Japan, Oct 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it will release the C+walk T, a standing-type model in the new C+walk walking-area(1) mobility series. The C+walk T(2) will go on sale at Toyota automobile dealers and offered at rental and leasing stores from October 1, 2021(3).The C+walk T is an easy to operate, three-wheeled standing-type BEV. It features a low, flat base just 150 mm high for easy boarding and alighting. It is designed so that it is comfortable to use in walking areas, facilitating side-by-side travel and communication with fellow pedestrians. Indeed, in addition to being environmentally friendly, the vehicle takes up a similar amount of space as a single person, and travels at typical human walking speeds(4). The C+walk T is also equipped with obstacle detection functions that help avoid collisions with obstacles or pedestrians ahead.In terms of potential corporate usage scenarios, the C+walk T can be used to travel across large-scale facilities or to ease the burden of walking on elderly users engaged in security work, and can also be used on activity tours that take place inside parks an...

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Global New Material, leading the new materials industry, answers in its interim report after 19-day price rally

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HONG KONG, Sept 28, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – On July 20, 2021, Global New Material International Holdings Limited (“Global New Material”) (6616.HK), having developed pearlescent materials and synthetic mica as new materials in the consumer sector, ushered in strong momentum with its stock price soaring to an intraday increase of 14.68% on the third trading day following its entry into the capital market. On July 21, August 3, August 4 and August 11, Global New Material’s stock price recorded an intraday increase of 11.47%, 8.75%, 25.87 and 9.66% respectively. Over 19 trading days ended August 13, Global New Material saw its stock price rising by 104.89% and its market value exceeding HKD8 billion. The earnings report released by the Company on August 30 shows that in the first half 2021, Global New Material recorded total revenue of RMB307 million, representing an increase of 25.3% as compared with that in the first half of 2020, a gross margin of 52.7% from 48.6% in the first half of 2020, a total gross profit of RMB162 million, representing an increase of 36.0% as compared with that in the first half of 2020, and a total profit attributable to the parent company of RMB94.10 millio...

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New standards for storing and transporting frozen food in S’pore to boost cold chain ecosystem

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SINGAPORE - New standards for storing and transporting chilled and frozen food have been launched, the Singapore Standards Council (SSC) said on Friday (Oct 1). The standards will strengthen Singapore's cold chain ecosystem by improving the management of chilled and frozen food, which includes pre-packaged food, meat, vegetables and eggs. This comes as supermarkets observed a 20 per cent increase in demand for frozen food with Singaporeans continuing to stay home amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Overseen by Enterprise Singapore (ESG), Singapore Manufacturing Federation - Standards Development Organisation (SMFSDO) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), the standards will ensure consumers receive safe, fresh and quality products. This new series of standards, called SS 668: 2020 Cold chain management of chilled and frozen foods, will set out organisational goals, policies and technical requirements that are key to the cold chain management process for food products, said SSC. Businesses adopting the standards will need to monitor the time-temperature profile along the entire cold chain, which commences from the processing establishments to the transportation to warehouses and chillers at r...

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MOH unveils new Covid-19 map: Areas in Jurong, Bedok, Sengkang among those frequently visited by cases

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SINGAPORE - Jurong West Central, Aljunied, Bedok North, Tampines East, Sengkang Town Centre and Woodlands East are some areas that have been highlighted as places frequently visited by Covid-19 patients within the past three days. The public can now access this information on a map, published for the first time on Friday (Oct 1). Available on the Ministry of Health's Covid-19 situation report portal, the map breaks down Singapore's entire land area, including the southern islands, into subzones. A check by The Straits Times showed that as at Thursday, 12 subzones have been visited frequently by between 230 and 560 Covid-19 cases over the past three days. They are: Yunnan, Jurong West Central, Kian Teck and Jurong River area in the west; Aljunied, Geylang East, Bedok North and Tampines East in the east; Sengkang Town Centre in the north-east; and North Coast, Woodlands East and Senoko South in the north. There are five bands in all, with areas grouped and shaded according to the number of Covid-19 cases that visited. The highest is between 230 and 560 cases. The multi-ministry task force combating Covid-19 said last Friday that it hopes the map can help guide people on their movemen...

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Transfer of Mitsubishi Power Business to MHI Completed; Operations will be Integrated into the New ‘Energy Transition & Power Headquarters’

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TOKYO, Oct 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today has inaugurated a new structure reflecting its absorption of business previously performed by Mitsubishi Power, Ltd. Operations involving the design, manufacturing, sales, engineering and installation of Mitsubishi Power, Ltd.'s thermal power systems have been transferred to the new "Energy Transition & Power Headquarters" established within MHI's Energy Systems domain. The pre-existing business units handling GTCC (gas turbine combined cycle) systems, steam power systems and environmental plant systems have been reorganized into newly designated "Divisions." By consolidating all functions from business strategy proposal development to project execution, MHI achieves an organizational structure that will enable more responsive business operations. Moreover, by subsuming new businesses heretofore handled by the Energy Systems domain into the new Headquarters, MHI will be better positioned to respond to growing global demand for decarbonization in the energy sector.The newly completed business integration enables the efficient simultaneous implementation of MHI's initiatives focu...

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Getting vaccinated against Covid-19 when pregnant lets new mother have peace of mind

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SINGAPORE - When she was 30 weeks pregnant, Ms Suzanna Tang decided to go for her Covid-19 vaccine shots as she was worried that getting infected could complicate her labour. The 28-year-old was hesitant at first as she had come across differing opinions about the vaccine online. "I did my own research - I read about studies being done and they put my mind at ease. I decided that the pros outweighed the cons, as pregnant women who are not vaccinated are at a higher risk of developing pregnancy complications if they get Covid-19," she told The Straits Times. "I didn't want to be separated from my newborn after giving birth." Ms Tang, who is the founder of Urban Origins, a start-up that promotes local sustainable food brands, received her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in early June at the KK Women's and Children's Hospital. She got her second dose in July. Over 85 per cent of pregnant women who are hospitalised due to Covid-19 infection are not fully vaccinated, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Sept 29). Of these women, about 20 per cent experienced severe symptoms and required oxygen, while 10 per cent required high dependency and ICU (in...

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Man charged with 3 counts of loan shark harassment by fire

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SINGAPORE - A man allegedly turned up at three Housing Board flats over two days, but these were not friendly visits. Muhammad Nafis Mohd Nazri, who is said to have acted on behalf of an unlicensed moneylender known only as "Boss", is accused of setting fires at their main doors. On Friday (Oct 1), he was charged in a district court with three counts of loan shark harassment by fire. Nafis, 21, went to a block of flats in Jurong West Avenue 1 at around 2am on Monday (Sept 27) and allegedly used a marker to deface a wall outside a residential unit. The Singaporean is also accused of setting a fire at its main door. He allegedly went to another block of flats in Boon Lay Avenue about 45 minutes later to target a second unit. Nafis is said to have defaced a wall outside the flat and started a fire at its main door. He is accused of similar acts at a third household in Joo Seng Road, near Upper Aljunied Road, at around 1am on Tuesday. The police said in an earlier statement that they were alerted to the incidents on Monday and Tuesday. Officers viewed images from closed-circuit television and police cameras. The Criminal Investigation Department, as well as Jurong and Tanglin police di...

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MHI Group Takes Steps to Strengthen its Sustainability Management Structure

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TOKYO, Oct 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) is taking a number of significant steps to strengthen its sustainability management structure in order to respond to calls by the international community and diverse stakeholders for greater environmental, social and governance (ESG) sustainability from the corporate sector. The new moves are capped by the establishment on October 1st of a new "Sustainability Relations Department" within the Business Strategy Office. The new department, headed by Michiko Masunaga, will further develop and reinforce activities heretofore overseen by the Corporate Communication Department, including identification of materiality(1), disclosure of ESG information, and promotion of social contribution activities such as the Company's aerospace and science classes. In addition, a "Materiality Council" and "Sustainability Committee" have been newly created.The Materiality Council will establish subcommittees, with appointees in charge and designated segments under their purview, for each of the five materiality categories identified by the Company in 2020: namely, provide energy solutions to enable a carbon ne...

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950,000 HDB households to receive GST rebates in October

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SINGAPORE - About 950,000 households living in Housing Board flats will be receiving their quarterly goods and services tax (GST) rebates in October. They will be disbursed through the GST Voucher (GSTV) - U-Save initiative, and credited via offsets to household utility bills, said the Ministry of Finance on Friday (Oct 1). The total amount distributed under the GSTV - U-Save and U-Save Special Payment initiatives this financial year will tally up to about $460 million. The amount that households will get is tagged to the type of HDB residence. Households in one- and two-room HDB flats typically receive rebates that amount to an average of about three to four months of their utility bills. With the addition of the U-Save Special Payment, the rebates will amount to about 4½ to six months of their utility bills. For those in three- and four-room HDB flats, the additional support will be equivalent to about 1½ to three months of their utility bills. The next round of GSTV - U-Save rebates for this financial year will be in January next year. The U-Save Special Payment was previously given in April and July, where households received additional rebates amounting to 50 per cent of their...