Tag: Singapore
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NDR 2026: PM Wong flags ‘unsettling’ AI risks, says Singapore ready to put in safeguards
Social media platforms will have to verify users’ ages more robustly, with further restrictions possible if safeguards fall short, Mr Wong says.
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NDR 2026: Parents to get up to 12 days of childcare leave each, with more for larger families
The prime minister called on employers to make sure becoming a parent never disadvantages someone’s career.
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NDR 2026: Significantly lower childcare, infant care fees at government-supported preschools by 2030
Absorbing more of the costs of childcare and preschool is “one of the best investments we can make”, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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NDR 2026: Income ceilings for BTO flats, executive condos raised; first-time buyers to get extra ballot per child
To give potential flat buyers sufficient time to review their housing plans under the revised ceilings, the next Build-to-Order (BTO) exercise will be moved from October to November.
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NDR 2026: Each Singaporean child to get almost S$70,000 in growing years as part of moves to support parents
A new package will provide every Singaporean child with the same level of support regardless of birth order, unlike the existing Baby Bonus Scheme.
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NDR 2026: Singapore’s multiracial character will endure even as country stays open to newcomers, says PM Wong
Singapore will continue to broadly maintain its current ethnic balance, a policy which has served the country well, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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NDR 2026: Semakau, Bukom and Pulau Sudong may be merged into new island for industrial, power needs
The new island, modelled on Jurong Island’s development, could house advanced manufacturing and future power infrastructure.
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NDR 2026: Singapore studying feasibility of undersea tunnels to connect Tekong to mainland
Sentosa and neighbouring Pulau Brani are also set for major transformations, with plans for new attractions and enhanced connectivity between the two islands and the mainland.
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NDR 2026: 7 key takeaways – more childcare leave, higher income ceilings for BTO flats
Nothing matters more than helping families thrive, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his 2026 National Day Rally speech.
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NDR 2026: Singapore can make more room for dialects while promoting Mandarin, says PM Wong
Free-to-air broadcasts will continue to mostly use Mandarin, but paid television and cinemas will see fewer curbs on dialect content.
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