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Singapore firms cheer Budget 2026’s AI and globalisation push

Labour-intensive firms said a rise in costs of hiring foreign workers may put the squeeze on firms and consumers.

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: 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.

Hazy conditions could hit Singapore in the coming weeks

Parts of the Republic have already been hit by hazy conditions in late January due to vegetation fires in Johor.

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.

PARF rebate for deregistering cars reduced, maximum amount halved to $30,000

The PARF rebate changes will take effect from the next COE bidding exercise, which will close on Feb 20.

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.

Singapore Budget 2026: A step to secure the future

Budget 2026: 11 highlights from PM Wong’s speech

In his Budget 2026 speech in Parliament, PM Wong laid out plans to tackle a range of issues, from cost-of-living concerns to helping Singapore businesses expand overseas.

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.

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