Overview

• Prime Minister Wong appealed for Singapore’s cohesion and resolve to remain exceptional as the nation marks its 60th anniversary.
• He warned that intensifying geopolitical rivalries and hardening trade barriers are unraveling the post–World War II order underpinning Singapore’s prosperity.
• The Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce has begun rolling out targeted measures for businesses and workers and promoting meaningful adoption of AI and robotics to sharpen competitiveness.
• Five committees established this week will conduct a strategic review of the economy, focusing on competitiveness, technology and entrepreneurship ahead of mid-2026 recommendations.
• The government also committed to expand social safety nets, including the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme, and launched the Forward Singapore initiative to refresh the social compact.