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Budget 2026: Seven things you need to know

Budget 2026: Seven things you need to know

From cost-of-living support to a new CPF investment scheme, here are the key takeaways from Budget 2026.

12/02/2026

About 3,000 bets received double payouts from Singapore Pools after technical disruption

About 3,000 bets received double payouts from Singapore Pools after technical disruption

13/02/2026

Hotspot activity could increase in coming weeks, leading to hazy conditions; Singapore monitoring situation closely: Grace Fu

Hotspot activity could increase in coming weeks, leading to hazy conditions; Singapore monitoring situation closely: Grace Fu

12/02/2026

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

12/02/2026

Budget 2026: New voluntary CPF life-cycle investment scheme to start in 2028

The new scheme is for long-term investors who are willing to take on some risk but have less investment expertise or prefer not to actively manage their portfolios.

12/02/2026

Budget 2026: Rebates for scrapping cars early to be reduced, cap lowered

The Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebates for cars will be reduced by 45 percentage points.

12/02/2026

Singapore Budget 2026 calculator: What’s in it for you?

Singapore Budget 2026 calculator: What’s in it for you?

12/02/2026

Snap Insight: Budget 2026 offers some stability in a changed world

Snap Insight: Budget 2026 offers some stability in a changed world

12/02/2026

Budget 2026: S$500 CDC vouchers for Singaporeans, Cost-of-Living special payments of up to S$400

Budget 2026: S$500 CDC vouchers for Singaporeans, Cost-of-Living special payments of up to S$400

12/02/2026

Meet the Singaporeans shaping identity, community and our shared future

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Identity, culture, community – uncover the stories shaping Singapore’s shared future

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About 3,000 bets received double payouts from Singapore Pools after technical disruption

About 3,000 bets received double payouts from Singapore Pools after technical disruption

13/02/2026

Hotspot activity could increase in coming weeks, leading to hazy conditions; Singapore monitoring situation closely: Grace Fu

Hotspot activity could increase in coming weeks, leading to hazy conditions; Singapore monitoring situation closely: Grace Fu

12/02/2026

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

12/02/2026

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Budget 2026 in numbers

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Budget 2026: What's in it for you

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Budget 2026: Vehicle PARF rebates to be lowered, 20% increase in tobacco duty

Budget 2026: Vehicle PARF rebates to be lowered, 20% increase in tobacco duty

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Budget 2026: Cost-of-Living Special Payment, U-Save rebates and more CDC vouchers

Budget 2026: Cost-of-Living Special Payment, U-Save rebates and more CDC vouchers

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Budget 2026: 6 months free access to premium AI tools with SkillsFuture courses

Budget 2026: 6 months free access to premium AI tools with SkillsFuture courses

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Budget 2026: Six months' free access to premium AI tools for Singaporeans taking selected courses

12/02/2026

Budget 2026: Higher qualifying salaries for Employment Pass, S Pass holders

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Budget 2026: Workforce Singapore and SkillsFuture to merge

Budget 2026: Workforce Singapore and SkillsFuture to merge

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Nipah virus: Singapore closely monitoring global situation, prepared to adjust public health measures

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12/02/2026

Highlights: Singapore Budget 2026 announcements by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

Highlights: Singapore Budget 2026 announcements by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

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Budget 2026: Surplus for FY2025 revised up sharply to S$15.1b on higher corporate tax collections, COE premiums

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Budget 2026: Tobacco excise duty raised by 20% to curb smoking

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Budget 2026: Singapore to set up National AI Council, chaired by PM Wong

12/02/2026

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CNA Correspondent - Takaichi's time: Where is Japan headed under its emboldened 'Iron Lady' leader?

Takaichi's time: Where is Japan headed under its emboldened 'Iron Lady' leader?

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Mediacorp unveils Chinese New Year 2026 TV specials, concerts and digital treats

Mediacorp unveils Chinese New Year 2026 TV specials, concerts and digital treats

12/02/2026

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12/02/2026

Singapore International Film Festival moves 2026 edition to October, appoints new executive director

Singapore International Film Festival moves 2026 edition to October, appoints new executive director

12/02/2026

Ramadan bazaars return to Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai with hundreds of stalls and live performances

Ramadan bazaars return to Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai with hundreds of stalls and live performances

12/02/2026

South Korean actor Jung Eun-woo dies at 39 after cryptic message on Instagram

South Korean actor Jung Eun-woo dies at 39 after cryptic message on Instagram

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12/02/2026

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09/02/2026

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