Lawrence Wong

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All in on AI: PM Wong’s promise of ‘no jobless growth’ sets stage for more labour interventions

MPs raised concerns that various segments of Singapore's workers could be left behind in the AI push.

Singapore and South Korea to upgrade FTA, leaders say as President Lee pays state visit

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meeting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on March 2.

Commentary

Budget 2026 and the trouble with billion-dollar surpluses

Healthy fiscal debates acknowledge that there is no running away from trade-offs.

Extra corporate tax collections do not replace stable, reliable revenue base from GST, says PM Wong

The increase in GST – from 7 to 9 per cent over two stages in 2023 and 2024 – was done to fund permanent and growing healthcare spending needs of an ageing population.

Wage growth, not one-off handouts, key to tackling cost pressures: PM Wong

The Government has provided significant and growing subsidies for healthcare and for national health insurance premiums.

Rental declined as a share of total business costs from 2019 to 2024: PM Wong

Between 2019 and 2024, rent fell from 26 per cent to 17 per cent for the F&B sector, and from 30 per cent to 26 per cent for the retail sector.

PM Wong assures Singaporeans that there will be no jobless growth amid AI push

MPs had raised concerns on greater AI use during the Budget debate.

Strong finances give S’pore a strategic advantage in an uncertain world: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking in Parliament on Feb 26.

Recap: Parliament passes record $154.7b Budget 2026 after 9 days of debate

Headstart On Record Podcast

Top 3 things in Budget 2026 for young people

2026 Budget spotlights more ways to invest your CPF and how to deal with AI.

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