[FULL] Budget 2026: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivers Budget statement [h99yg9ZP5AC]
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Feb 12 unveiled a $154.7 billion Budget to help the Republic make progress in a time of global uncertainty. It includes measures to enable Singaporeans to harness artificial intelligence (AI) while strengthening the collective commitment to build a shared future. Key announcements from PM Wong’s Budget 2026: Chapters: 00:00 PM Wong introduces Budget 2026 agendas 06:25 More support to help companies expand overseas 14:09 $37 billion for Research, Innovation and Enterprise plan (RIE2030) 18:03 $1 billion for Startup SG Equity scheme, second $1.5 billion for Anchor Fund and $1.5 billion top-up to Financial Sector Development Fund 21:46 Harnessing the potential of AI: Driving transformation through new AI Missions 26:04 PM Wong to chair new National AI Council, launch Champions of AI programme 30:02 Empowering workers in an AI-enabled economy 36:55 Support for lower wage workers, enhancing Progressive Wage Credit Scheme 40:09 SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore to merge 43:37 Senior Employment Credit to be extended to end-2027 44:33 Amendments to minimum qualifying salaries for work passes 47:21 Giving families more support 51:20 Families under ComLink+ can receive around $10k a year in cash and CPF top-ups 53:03 Taskforce to review support for persons with disabilities and their families 53:53 Supporting seniors with changes to CPF 59:05 Cost-of-Living Special Payment, U-Save rebates, and CDC vouchers 1:01:07 Government to invest in defence capabilities in “more dangerous” world 1:06:02 Carbon tax trajectory and exploring diversified energy mix 1:12:58 Strengthening cultural and heritage institutions 1:14:05 More access to affordable and quality sports facilities 1:15:23 Initiatives for a ‘We First’ society 1:20:22 20% increase in tax on tobacco products from Feb 12, reduced PARF rebate 1:21:45 FY2025 and FY2026 Fiscal position Follow The Straits Times on YouTube: Turn on notifications 🔔 to stay updated. -------------------- WEBSITE ➤ WHATSAPP ➤ TIKTOK ➤ INSTAGRAM ➤ FACEBOOK ➤ TWITTER ➤ TELEGRAM ➤ PODCASTS ➤ #budget2026 #singaporebudget2026 #singapore #sgbudget2026 #straitstimes #ourbudget2026