Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out a spending plan on February 12 that puts artificial intelligence and financial market growth as the country’s future, as the government eyes a smaller ...
Watch live: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong’s Budget 2026 statement
SINGAPORE] Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will be delivering Singapore’s Budget 2026 statement in Parliament at 3.30 pm on Thursday (Feb 12). Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore rolls out national AI council, tax breaks, training push to accelerate adoption
Singapore launches AI council, tax breaks, training, and market reforms to boost artificial intelligence adoption.
CNA938 Rewind – Singapore Today Post-Budget 2026 Special
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered Singapore's 2026 Budget on Thursday (12 Feb). Part of its focus is on creating good jobs for all Singaporeans, and harnessing AI as a ...
Singapore to Expand Local Stock Market Support Program
The government will inject an additional 1.5 billion Singapore dollars, equivalent to US$1.19 billion, to the Financial Sector Development Fund, bringing the total size of the Equity Market ...
Singapore launches AI support measures, tax breaks in 2026 Budget
Support measures and tax breaks were announced for firms using AI to transform their businesses.
Why the HSBC Women’s World Championship 2026 is one to watch
Nine of the world’s top 10 golfers, including defending champion Lydia Ko, will compete at the HSBC Women’s World Championship 2026 this year.
Singapore sees FY2026 budget surplus at 1% of GDP
By Xinghui Kok and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Singapore expects to post a budget surplus of S$8.5 billion ($6.7 billion) in the 2026 fiscal year, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in ...
Budget 2026: Singapore to proceed with BEPS Pillar Two top-up tax, corporate revenues to rise
The updates to the BEPS framework will raise the effective tax rate for large multinational enterprises operating in Singapore to 15 per cent Read more at The Business Times.
Budget 2026: Singapore extends Senior Employment Credit to end-2027
[SINGAPORE] Singapore will extend the Senior Employment Credit to end-2027 to support employers who continue to employ senior workers, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.
Budget 2026: Singapore equities market to get additional $1.5b boost
Singapore's equities market will receive an additional $1.5 billion injection from the MAS in Budget 2026 to boost investor participation and develop the fund management industry. Read more at ...
S’pore hospitality to see ‘go time’ in 2026, STB forecasts increased visitor arrivals and tourist receipts: OCBC
Tourism spending in Singapore's retail sector remains crucial, coming in 6.5% higher y-o-y at a record $23.9 billion in the 9M2025 alone.
OCBC Only Singapore Bank to Cover All Major China QR Payment Networks
OCBC enables customers to pay Weixin Pay merchants in China through its app, adding to Alipay+ and UnionPay QR coverage.
US tariffs have not affected Singapore import prices; no direct impact on inflation expected: Gan Siow Huang
Singapore has been subjected to a baseline 10 per cent tariff on goods entering the United States since April last year.
Budget 2026: PM Wong outlines plan to keep Singapore a global innovation hub, growth areas include quantum tech
Mr Wong highlighted potential in areas like decarbonisation solutions and quantum technology. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Budget 2026: Singapore must adapt and connect differently to create good jobs, says PM Wong
The government will act decisively on recommendations from the Economic Strategy Review committees to secure growth that translates into jobs and rising incomes, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.