In Budget 2026, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the Government’s push to support an ageing population, introducing measures aimed at helping seniors live with dignity, security, and peace of mind. These include a one-time CPF top-up of up to $1,500 for those with lower retirement savings and higher CPF contribution rates for older workers starting next year.

But beyond the policy announcements, are these measures enough to ease the day-to-day concerns of seniors? How do older Singaporeans truly feel about the support offered, and is there more they’re quietly hoping for but not voicing?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Cheng Chuan Loo, Chairman of Access Digital, Founder of 1M65 Movement, and Co-Founder of PremiumMall, as he shares insights on what Budget 2026 really means for retirees and older Singaporeans.

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As Singapore grapples with rising costs and intensifying global competition, advanced manufacturing has become a critical pillar of economic resilience. Budget 2026 signals a clear push towards productivity, AI adoption, and high-value manufacturing — raising expectations for what it takes to succeed in a high-cost economy.

In this Budget-special edition of Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lennon Tan, President of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation to unpack what the changes would mean for Singapore's manufacturing sector.

For more Budget 2026 insights:
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Under Budget 2026, Singapore will raise the qualifying salaries for Employment Pass and S Pass holders from 2027, alongside lifting the local qualifying salary and adjusting selected work permit levies. The changes are phased in, but they form part of a continued calibration of the foreign workforce framework. So, how might firms adjust their workforce mix? And what should businesses be reviewing now as the changes take effect from 2027?

Jod Gill, Partner, Deloitte SG Tax Services, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what the Budget 2026 measures mean for employers on the ground.

For more Budget 2026 insights:

https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/

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