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#Budget2026: Why Singapore’s white-collar AI training drive is starting with law and accounting Stronger AI literacy could help ease manpower pressures in accounting and attrition in the law, while shifting professionals…

AI boost a shot in the arm, but funding alone won’t drive transformation, says industry Expanded support lowers barriers to adoption, but scaling will depend on guidance and workforce readiness. #Budget2026

#Budget2026: A lower carbon tax may slow Singapore’s decarbonisation However, sustainability experts say there are other measures to continue the push towards the low-carbon transition.

After the polls: Singapore’s first post-election Budgets #Budget2026 follows the first general election helmed by Singapore’s fourth-generation leadership. How does it compare with other Budgets at the start of a governm…

#Budget2026: HDB, private rental markets may take hit from higher foreigner work pass salary thresholds “Employers will become more selective at junior and mid bands, especially outside specialised roles,” says PWC Singa…

#Budget2026: Quick takes on salary threshold adjustments for EP, S-Pass holders “A key question which remains is whether these businesses will eventually have to pass on the higher costs to consumers instead, given the t…

#Budget2026: PARF rebate changes could boost EV adoption and COE renewals but dampen luxury car sales “This change means that for non-EV and luxury models, their depreciation increases and paper value is reduced, which c…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Missed yesterday's #Budget2026? Here's what you need to know: 1. S$500 in CDC vouchers, up to S$400 special payment to ease cost pressures 2. No show-stopping policies, but Budget 2026 stands o…

#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…

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…

Business chambers want more help for SMEs to internationalise, bigger automation grants Industry groups say SMEs need sector-specific business matching in unfamiliar markets. ➡️ For more #Budget2026 coverage, visit bt.sg…

#Budget2026: More jobs-related support to be announced, PM Wong says With an election unlikely in the next five years or so, long-term issues may be addressed. BT will provide live coverage of Budget 2026 on its Budget l…

Tomorrow 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 hoping for? Stay with The Business Times as we bring you en…

Six things to watch in #Budget2026: AI push, smaller CDC payouts, more upskilling Clarity on carbon tax rates, support for businesses to internationalise and potential manpower adjustments could feature in PM Wong’s Budg…

#Budget2026 may give firms more targeted, strategic support to navigate global uncertainty Observers say AI adoption will be a major focus of this year’s Budget, alongside renewed emphasis on internationalisation and sus…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, Fraser and Neave, Centurion Accommodation Reit, Wing Tai, NTT DC Reit, CDLHT, Vin’s Holdings Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Singapore’s public accounts watch…

#Budget2026: Singapore’s strong GDP growth will drive operating revenue outperformance, higher fiscal surplus: economists “The government will likely be prudent in the first year of the new electoral term, preserving som…

Can #Budget2026 support fresh grads? "We shouldn't think of solving their problems before they try to solve them themselves." Former Budget director and Member of Parliament Shawn Loh believes that young graduates remain…

CDC vouchers no more? Economists see smaller, targeted relief for #Budget2026 An economist expects the CDC voucher scheme to be extended but “in a scaled-down and more targeted form” – with payouts of S$400 to S$500. ➡️…

#Budget2026: Calibrated manpower tweaks likely, not sweeping changes Calls from business groups must be balanced against longer-term manpower challenges and fiscal constraints, a labour academic says. ➡️ For more #Budget…

PM Wong to deliver 2026 Budget statement at 3.30pm on Feb 12 He is expected to address Singaporeans’ aspirations and concerns about an ‘uncertain external environment’. ➡️ For more #Budget2026 coverage, visit bt.sg/budge…

F&B association calls for rental caps, foreign worker levy removal in #Budget2026 wish list The sector is afflicted by escalating operational costs, persistent manpower shortage and intense market competition. 👉For more…

Property players call for lower ABSD on foreign buyers, review of EC income and loan caps There should be an exemption of ABSD for locals purchasing a second property, says Huttons Asia chief executive Mark Yip. #Budget2…