Singapore economy

Commentary

Beyond ambition: What it will really take for Singapore to become an AI hub

For Singapore to succeed as an AI hub, its use must spread across sectors -- from teaching to port operations.

Commentary

Budget 2026: Singapore wants to leap from Smart Nation to AI Nation. The hard part starts now

The first Singapore Budget delivered by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made a bold bet on AI.

Budget 2026: Govt expects to end FY2025 with $15.1b surplus, more than double the estimate

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arriving at Parliament House to deliver his Budget speech on Feb 12.

Budget 2026 calculator: Check your benefits and estimated tax

Budget 2026: Less set aside for CDC vouchers, more to strengthen economy’s resilience

Corporate income tax to generate the most revenue, while less will be spent on special transfers like CDC vouchers.

Budget 2026: 5 measures to help S’pore businesses, from tax rebates to going international

The measures include enhanced grant support to help enterprises expand overseas.

Budget 2026: Goodies Singaporeans will get – from CDC vouchers to LifeSG credits for children

Ranging from CDC vouchers to a one-off special payment to ease cost-of-living pressures, the various initiatives will benefit individuals across different walks of life.

News analysis

Making your CPF work harder for a comfortable retirement

The new scheme is meant to complement, not replace, the existing CPF Investment Scheme which currently allows members to choose over 700 products on their own.

Smokers to pay more for tobacco products as 20% tax hike kicks in on Feb 12

Smokers will have to pay 20 per cent more for tobacco products from Feb 12.

Budget 2026: 6 ways S’pore will invest in building its AI strengths

PM Lawrence Wong laid out how the country would invest in AI in his Budget 2026 speech.

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