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Ahead of the 2026 Budget statement, Minister for Finance and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong noted that Singaporeans remain anxious about the cost of living and economic uncertainties. As the economy matures, Singapore is beginning to see "early signs of slowing social mobility," he said. He noted that this is similar to pressures faced by many other advanced economies. At the same time, there has been encouraging data showing a shrinking income gap and that most Singaporeans earn more than their parents did. Singapore's income gap, measured by the Gini Coefficient, has declined over the past decade and is at its lowest level on record, PM Wong said. Warning against complacency But he also warned against complacency. While the data shows the government's policies have worked well over the past 10 years, it will "require more effort and a willingness to adapt and do things differently" to keep Singapore moving in the right direction, he said. "This is the heart of Forward Singapore," he added. "We are refreshing our approaches and renewing our social compact so that every Singaporean has real and meaningful opportunities to progress, and we continue to move forward together, even amidst a more challenging global environment.In this term of government, we will press on with our efforts to build a fairer and more just society and a more inclusive Singapore for all." Shrinking gap PM Wong touched on a recent paper by the Ministry of Finance that examines social and economic trends over the past 10 years. He shared that real wages have risen across all income levels over the past decade, outpacing inflation for most Singaporean workers. Wage growth has also been strongest for lower-income workers. "The data is encouraging. Most Singaporeans today earn more than their parents did," he said. He pointed out that in the mid-90s, the median worker in their 30s earned about S$2,300 a month. Today, the median worker in the same age group earns about S$6,700. This is higher even after being adjusted for inflation. In addition, when taxes paid and government transfers received are taken into account, the gap narrows further, as higher-income households contribute more, and more vulnerable households receive more. This reflects the "highly progressive nature of our system," he said. Budget 2026 PM Wong will deliver Singapore's 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament at 3:30pm on Feb. 12. In this year's Budget, PM Wong is expected to address cost-of-living issues and education, amongst others.4 points
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Out of 5, all 5 of them are speckies @ManOfTheHour @noobmaster @coffeenut @pigpigoink @ExTreMisTxxx @CannotTahanLiao https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUnavKIkSe-/4 points
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all the garbage plant meat, bio lab meat... BE GONE4 points
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Is Z the lowest or is there more? Damn. Their reputation spread even to food.3 points
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