Singapore Budget
Gov’t pledges more worker support amidst tech shifts, rising uncertainty
Gov’t pledges more worker support amidst tech shifts, rising uncertainty
This includes increased support for job transitions and skills development.
LIVE UPDATES: Singapore Budget 2026
All eyes are on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as he prepares to deliver the 2026 Budget Statement.
Budget Wishlist: Tech leaders demand AI governance fund to fix 40% SME security gap
Fragmented systems currently drain 4.5 hours of productivity per employee every single week.
Budget 2026: NTUC urges job security as 56% of PMEs seek upskilling
AI disruption remains a real concern for workers.
Budget 2026: 57% of firms demand AI grants to offset rising costs
Nearly 60% of companies are calling for a significant injection of capital into digital adoption and skills credit programmes.
Budget 2026 to target reflation risks as MAS hikes inflation forecasts: analysts
Financial analysts warn that core inflation will climb back to one point five percent despite the previous years cooling period.
Retailers may face pressure as Budget 2026 eyes AI and manufacturing
Cost-of-living moderation aid could weigh on Sheng Siong and retail malls.
Singapore to slash CDC vouchers in Budget 2026: analysts
Only 22% of the SINGA bond borrowing cap has been utilised for new national projects.
Budget 2026 to surge tech funding as ageing workforce squeezes growth: analysts
Binding land and workforce shortages now force a radical productivity-led growth strategy.
Business vs. Household: PM Wong weighs 4.8% growth against relief in Budget 2026
RHB expects a strategic balance between short-term relief and economic competitiveness.
Singapore's AI push may spawn more automation tools
It could also spur the development of more advanced AI chips.
$1b state fund may spur outbound M&A deals
Fast-growing tech startups and property companies could benefit from the plan.
Budget 2025 hit and miss
Most said that it solved short-term challenges but fell short for long-term pressures.
Who will benefit from Singapore’s equities market programme
Experts said there is still a need to clarify the investment focus of the $5b EQDP.
Budget 2025: Winners and Losers
Experts say some sectors could face drawbacks from budget measures.
Budget 2025: Why businesses see Enterprise Compute Initiative as a game-changer
The government will allocate $150m for the AI initiative.
BUDGET 2025: Manufacturing group pledges support for Singapore Budget initiatives
The group is ready to help stakeholders translate measures into actions.
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