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Budget 2026: Not grand pronouncements, but steady steps in longer-term plans Rather than show-stopping policies, this year’s spending plan is heavier on targeted moves and extensions of past efforts.

[Analysis] Is CPF's new life-cycle investment scheme for everyone? Perhaps not, but those who have the capacity and risk appetite should consider it, says BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

#Budget2026: 45pp lower PARF Rebate for cars; tobacco excise duty up 20% Singapore will lower the Preferential Additional Registration Fee Rebate (PARF) by 45 percentage points, and lower the rebate cap to S$30,000 from…

What support Singaporeans can expect from this #Budget2026 “Although inflation has eased in recent years, we know that many Singaporeans still face anxieties and pressures,” said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. “So we wi…

#Budget2026: S$500 in CDC vouchers, up to S$400 Special Payment to ease cost pressures Eligible households will also receive up to S$570 in U-Save rebates.

#Budget2026: Up to S$1,500 CPF top-up for seniors, higher contribution rates for older workers Singapore to proceed with planned increase in CPF contribution rates for seniors in 2027. 👉CPF to roll out lifecyle portfoli…

Budget 2026: Singapore to raise EP and S Pass qualifying salaries from 2027 Renewal applications for both work passes will only take effect in 2028. 👉Levy for basic-skilled Work Permit holders to increase by S$100 for m…

Budget 2026: SkillsFuture Singapore, Workforce Singapore to be merged into new statutory board The objective to embed lifelong learning in the education system has been achieved, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.

Tailored programmes, tax deductions to support AI use in businesses; to establish larger AI park at one-north "To fully realise AI's potential, we must go beyond individual pilots and isolated experiments. We must organi…

Budget 2026: Singapore to establish National AI Council chaired by PM Wong, launch national AI missions The new set of AI missions will focus on four key areas: advanced manufacturing, connectivity, finance and healthcar…

Budget 2026: Singapore to move forward with confidence despite ‘profound global change’, says PM Wong “The world is becoming more contested, more fragmented, and ultimately more dangerous,” said Finance Minister Lawrence…

TUNE IN: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong is delivering his #Budget2026 speech. Live on YouTube: Follow our live blog for the latest updates:

Today is #Budget2026 Day, where Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver his speech at 3.30pm. What can you expect? What are businesses and workers hoping for? Stay with BT as we bring you end-to-en…

Firms must move beyond AI ‘Ikea moment’ as most remain stuck in experimental stage: Josephine Teo While there is high enthusiasm for AI, more than half of South-east Asian companies remain in the piloting stage, says a n…

STI crosses 5,000 mark for first time to a new record Its gains follow measures to revive Singapore’s stock market, a strong Singdollar and a pivot from US-dollar assets.

Singtel Q3 net profit 43.5% up at S$1.9 billion Underlying net profit for the three-month period climbed 9.5% on the year to S$744 million from S$680 million.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Singtel, StarHub, Far East Hospitality Trust, Thomson Medical, Starhill Global Reit, Prime US Reit, Soilbuild Construction Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Firms must move beyond AI…