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New council must bridge security, trust gaps to anchor new AI missions

Two in five firms express data loss via generative AI as a top concern.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.65%; Top stock is Wilmar Intl

Wilmar Intl is the top stock with a 2.57% increase.

Singapore explores low carbon ammonia bunkering solution

Singapore explores low carbon ammonia bunkering solution.

Budget 2026: Singapore targets 1% sustainable fuel for departing flights

It is also building a low carbon ammonia bunkering solution in Jurong Island.

Budget 2026: Carbon tax to reach $50 to $80 per tonne by 2030

Government says it will calibrate future moves to avoid disadvantaging domestic sectors.

Budget 2026: New board to oversee skills, career, and job matching

SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore are merging into one body.

Budget 2026: New AI park at One-north to bridge research and business

The project expands on the pilot 'Lorong AI' co-working space.

Budget 2026: Defense spending holds at 3% of GDP as cyberattacks rise

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the government is prepared to spend more if needed.

Budget 2026: 250% corporate volunteer tax deduction extended to 2029

Singapore is also launching a $50m SG Partnerships Fund for community initiatives.

Budget 2026: Firms to get 400% tax deduction for AI spending

PM Wong revealed the government is expanding on the ‘Enterprise Innovation Scheme’.

Budget 2026: Budget surplus estimated at $8.5b for 2026

In 2025, the higher surplus is driven by more corporate tax collections.

Budget 2026: Tobacco excise duty raised by 20%

The higher tax is effective immediately.

Budget 2026: MNC tax rates to be raised to 15%

Singapore anticipates higher spending on healthcare and infrastructure.

Budget 2026: SG to launch national AI missions across four sectors

Key areas are advanced manufacturing, connectivity, finance, and healthcare.

Budget 2026: Wong says $400m boost will fund longer-term care

A task force led by Goh Pei Ming will review disability support.