Budget 2026 to include more support measures for workers: PM Wong

In response to concerns about job security amid rapid technological change and an increasingly uncertain global environment, the Government will step up support to help them navigate the challenges, with further measures to be unveiled at Budget 2026, said PM Wong.

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Budget 2026: PM Wong to deliver statement on Feb 12 at 3.30pm

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ICA, Traffic Police to step up enforcement at Woodlands Checkpoint in lead-up to Chinese New Year

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and Traffic Police will be conducting operations aimed at deterring and detecting motorists who commit traffic violations at Woodlands Checkpoint from Friday (Feb 13) to the first day of the Chinese New Year on Feb 17.

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Budget 2026: Free access to premium AI tools for Singaporeans who take training courses

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that with AI chatbots that are widely available, they can be more than just "smarter versions of a search engine".

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Budget 2026: Government to boost support for mid-career workers

The Government plans to support workers across all levels to build a resilient and skilled workforce in 2026, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

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🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒💕 Budget 2026: More subsidies for couples to start families, continued assistance for lower-income families

"Many young couples hope to become parents," Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said. "We want to create the right conditions, so they feel confident and ready to start a family."

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💵 Budget 2026: CPF Board to introduce new investment scheme in 2028

The Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board will be introducing a new investment scheme in 2028 for longer-term investors interested in a simplified and low-cost option, announced Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his Budget statement.

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🤑 Budget 2026: Up to $400 in cash, $570 in U-Save rebates, $500 in CDC vouchers to help alleviate cost of living

The Government will be providing a cost-of-living special payment between $200 to $400 in cash to Singaporean adults earning up to $100,00 in assessable income, who do not own more than one property.

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Updating foreign workers policies

Salaries and levies for foreign workers will be adjusted to reflect evolving economic conditions, said PM Wong.

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🛡️ Budget 2026: Defence spending kept at 3% of GDP amidst a 'more dangerous' world

Referring to the 61 state-based armed conflicts worldwide in 2024, PM Lawrence Wong noted that the number was the highest recorded since World War II.

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🚬 Budget 2026: Smoking becomes more expensive as govt increases tobacco tax by 20%

Following the increase, the additional revenue collected from tobacco duties is expected to reach $150 million per annum.

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Budget 2026: Helping SMEs go abroad, $50m fund for ground-up community projects and other key things you may have missed

In the first Budget in this new term of Government, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out how Singapore must continue to refresh its strategies and strengthen social compacts. From support for businesses to addressing climate change, here are the things in Budget 2026 that you might have missed.

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The Prime Minister delivers on vouchers again!

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In 2028, the CPF Board will introduce a new, simpler investment scheme that offers low-cost products. Here's what you need to know about it!

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[Budget 2026] TL; DR? Here’s what Singaporeans can expect to receive in the coming months.

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Singapore Pools system error leads to double payouts for football match: Report

The technical malfunction reportedly led to hundreds of thousands of dollars in excess winnings being disbursed after Singapore Pools mistakenly paid out additional sums for a German league match on Wednesday (Feb 11).

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[Budget 2026] More support will be provided for lower-wage workers and their employers to uplift incomes and improve job security.

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[Budget 2026] Smokers will now have to fork out 58.9 cents for each stick of cigarette, up from 49.1 cents now.

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Grassland fire in Selangor destroys 44 vehicles at storage facility

The fire happened at around 2.40pm, at a local city council's storage facility for unserviceable vehicles in Taman Putra Perdana, Puchong.

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Teacher dies after Thailand school shooting

A 17-year-old used a firearm stolen from a police officer to shoot the teacher, identified as Sasiphat Sinsamosorn, at the Patongprathankiriwat School in Songkhla Province's Hat Yai district on Wednesday before being detained by police.

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Man, 29, arrested after e-vaporiser pods discovered following Cantonment Road collision

A 29-year-old male car driver was arrested for driving without reasonable consideration and driving under the influence of drugs.

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