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Feb 2026

Thursday

Thursday,

19

Feb 2026
Commentaries
Budget 2026: The art of the long game

Budget 2026 bears the hallmarks of a long game approach – a blueprint for the post-SG60 economy.

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12

Feb 2026

Thursday

Thursday,

12

Feb 2026
Commentaries
Helping SMEs sustain, not just adopt, AI will be key for Singapore

SBF and PwC emphasise the need to confront the structural gaps in SME AI adoption, highlighting it as a core economic priority.

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11

Feb 2026

Wednesday

Wednesday,

11

Feb 2026
Commentaries
Singapore shouldn’t sprint ahead on carbon tax as the world drops off

Moderating the carbon tax climb can help ensure ambition drives innovation, rather than pushing emissions and investment offshore.

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6

Feb 2025

Thursday

Thursday,

6

Feb 2025
Commentaries
How S’pore Firms Can Navigate the Red Ocean of Cut-Throat Competition

SBF and PwC urged SMEs to embrace competition as a catalyst for innovation and growth, highlighting Budget 2025 proposals to enhance support through grants and strategic partnerships.

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31

Jan 2025

Friday

Friday,

31

Jan 2025
Commentaries
Will Third time Be the Charm

SBF CEO Kok Ping Soon highlighted strong business interest in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), noting its potential as a game-changer for bilateral ties—provided structural reforms and early success drive long-term integration and growth.

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Dec 2024

Friday

Friday,

27

Dec 2024
Commentaries
Thriving Amid a Disrupted Global Order

To thrive amid geopolitical shifts, Singapore businesses must leverage trade agreements, diversify supply chains, and adapt to evolving policies. Strategic collaboration and investments in trade capabilities are key to turning challenges into opportunities.

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