National Day Rally 2023

THE BROAD VIEW

Revitalising the Singapore spirit one policy at a time 

Under a new framework, HDB flats will classify BTO projects as Standard, Plus or Prime.
COMMENTARY

HDB changes rightly emphasise homes are for living, but don’t snuff out wealth creation

Analysts say the new build-to-order framework could drive demand to existing flats and eat into the private housing market's pool of upgraders.

HDB changes may divert demand to existing resale flats, shrink upgrader pool for private housing: analysts

PM Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the National Day Rally 2023.
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National Day Rally 2023 in 3 minutes

In his annual National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has given Singaporeans reassurance on issues such as cost of living and jobs.
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National Day Rally focuses on ageing well, keeping housing affordable with new approach

Plus flats, a new classification of Build-to-Order flats, will be found in "choicer locations" within each region across Singapore, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at his National Day Rally on Sunday.
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National Day Rally: Tighter restrictions for new class of BTO flats to reduce ‘lottery effect’, keep lid on resale prices

The Majulah Package will cost the government a total of S$7 billion and will benefit 1.4 million older Singaporeans.
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National Day Rally: S$7 billion Majulah Package to help 1.4 million ‘young seniors’ boost their CPF savings

Temporary financial support will be offered to ease the immediate pressure faced by jobseekers, so they can upskill for a better long-term job, says PM Lee.
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National Day Rally: Details of re-employment support to come when Forward SG wraps up