SG Budget 2026
$1b top-up reinforces SG as global startup hub
$1b top-up reinforces SG as global startup hub
SIT’s A/Prof Lee says scaling is now as critical as early innovation for startups.
Experts urge role-specific AI pivot over broad training
Adoption alone won't drive productivity, according to one analyst.
Most firms eye AI agents but 38% still lack network readiness: Cisco
AI agent adoption was reinforced after Budget 2026's $1b research push.
F&B operators to brace for higher costs as EP, S Pass salary floors rise
The minimum salary for EP holders will rise to $6,000, and for S Pass to $3,600.
LTA slashes PARF rebate cap to $30,000 amidst EV push
The rebate cap encourages safety and pollution control.
MAS expands equity market programme to $6.5b to attract top asset managers
$3.95b have so far been deployed across nine managers under the programme.
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.
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.
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