Singapore economy

Singapore’s key exports up 9.3% in January, fuelled by electronics shipments on strong AI demand

Non-oil domestic exports to all but two of the Republic’s top 10 markets grow

While Budget 2026's policy direction applies across the economy, outcomes will become more uneven, with stronger firms better able to absorb volatility, and weaker ones exposed more quickly.
PERSPECTIVE

How policy-driven growth shifts investment risk

As Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates internationalisation and AI adoption, investors must focus on firms’ execution quality

Budget 2026 is an estimated S$154.7 billion fiscal plan with an S$8.5 billion surplus, or about 1% of GDP.
BRUNCH

An in-depth look at 5 of Singapore’s post-election Budgets

Budget 2026 follows the first general election helmed by Singapore’s fourth-generation leadership. How does it compare with other Budgets at the start of a government term?

Sizeable household transfers are expected to lift mass-market spending and support stocks with supermarket exposure such as Sheng Siong.
BUDGET 2026

From Sheng Siong to Seatrium, here are some potential winners and losers from Budget 2026

Sectors from essentials to manufacturing, defence, property and energy could be affected

The pro-business measures announced in this year's Budget will help firms diversify revenue sources and cope better with global uncertainties, while strengthening Singapore’s position as a regional business hub, note analysts.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: Push to support firms’ overseas expansion, scaling up of startups welcomed

The initiatives will alleviate cost pressures that businesses face, say observers

The measures take effect for new applicants starting January 2027, and 2028 for those renewing their passes.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: Quick takes on salary threshold adjustments for EP, S-Pass holders 

[SINGAPORE] Minimum qualifying salaries for employment pass (EP) and S Pass holders will be raised, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in his Budget speech on Thursday (Feb 12).

The government consistently frames each Budget as part of longer-term plans; Budget 2026 embodies this on multiple levels.
COMMENTARY

Budget 2026: Not grand pronouncements, but steady steps in longer-term plans

Rather than show-stopping policies, this year’s spending plan is heavier on targeted moves and extensions of past efforts

A higher allocation to small and mid-cap Singapore Exchange-listed stocks is a priority for the programme.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: Quick takes on EQDP top-up, support for startups

S$1 billion will be portioned for the Startup SG Equity Scheme

The new set of national AI missions will be focused across advanced manufacturing, finance, healthcare and connectivity sectors.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: Quick takes on Singapore’s new National AI council, AI missions

The missions will focus on four sectors – advanced manufacturing, finance, healthcare and connectivity

Singapore can expect higher corporate tax collections from the 2027 financial year onwards.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: Singapore to proceed with BEPS Pillar Two top-up tax; corporate revenues to rise

The updates to the framework will increase the effective tax rate for large multinational enterprises operating here to 15%