{
  "id": 2323940,
  "title": "YouTube Premium raises prices in Singapore across subscription plans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/youtube-premium-raises-prices-in-singapore-across-subscription-plans",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-21T06:35:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/living/youtube-premium-singapore-price-increase-6332871"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "YouTube announced price hikes for its Premium subscription service in Singapore, according to an email sent to users. The individual membership will increase to S$15.98 (US$12.58) monthly, while the family plan for up to six users will rise to S$31.98 per month. YouTube cited the need to continue delivering quality service and features, as well as supporting creators, as the reason for the price increase. This follows a previous price hike two years ago. Singapore users gain ad-free viewing, background play, offline downloads, and full access to YouTube Music with a Premium subscription. Over 125 million users globally enjoy Premium.",
  "summary": "In an email sent to YouTube Premium subscribers in Singapore, the video platform announced it will be raising prices for the service.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "YouTube Premium raises prices in Singapore across subscription plans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/youtube-premium-raises-prices-in-singapore-across-subscription-plans-2325664",
        "published": "2026-08-21T06:35:04.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}