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5,376 debates and bills about economy & business

10 Sep 2026

Projected Funding for Enhanced Family Support Measures and Childcare Leave

Funding estimates for enhanced family support and childcare leave are not finalised.
Implementation details are still being worked out.
The Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup is studying other measures.

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10 Sep 2026

Changes in Estimated Lifetime Cost and Funding Position of Pioneer Generation Package

Pioneer Generation Fund's estimated liability ($5.75b) exceeds balance ($4.84b) as of March 2026.
Shortfall due to faster-rising healthcare costs, MediShield Life premiums, and added support schemes.
Government will monitor and top up Fund as needed to honor commitments to seniors.

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10 Sep 2026

Government Grants and Programme Designs to Promote Family-Friendly Job Redesign and Flexible Work Arrangements

Grants like Job Redesign+ fund workplace redesign for family-friendly practices and flexible arrangements.
Productivity Solutions Grant offsets IT costs enabling flexible work; no FWA usage tracking.
About 7,900 entities received PSG support in 2025, but impact on workers is unknown.

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10 Sep 2026

Differences by Firm Size on Ability to Accommodate TG-FWAR Requests and Main Operational Barriers Faced by SMEs

MOM lacks data on SME flexible work accommodation due to no mandatory reporting.
Survey shows fewer SMEs than non-SMEs offer flexible arrangements.
SMEs face lean staffing barriers; grants support job redesign and scheduling.

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10 Sep 2026

Continuation of Financial Support to SMEs That Are Offering Students with Disabilities Internship Placements

No wage support for internships; broader hiring subsidies remain for SMEs.
SG Enable partners institutes of higher learning and employers to facilitate placements.
Enabling Employment Credit and Open Door Programme support inclusive hiring.

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10 Sep 2026

Ensuring Fair and Accessible Dispute Resolution Processes for Unauthorised Banking Transactions for Consumers Without Legal or Financial Expertise

MAS requires banks to handle unauthorized transaction disputes fairly and clearly explain liability to customers.
FIDReC offers independent, affordable dispute resolution without needing legal representation.
Government stresses rigorous case assessment to protect genuine victims while preventing moral hazard.

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10 Sep 2026

Adapting Shared Responsibility Principles Framework to Authorised-transfer Scams

SRF is unsuitable for authorised-transfer scams like investment fraud, as these involve self-effected transfers.
Government relies on messaging platform safeguards, bank cooling periods, and public education.
MAS will keep reviewing measures against evolving deepfake scam tactics.

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10 Sep 2026

Sectors and Worker Groups Experiencing Material Effects of 12.5% US Tariff

12.5% US tariff exposes $9.5b Singapore exports; impact muted so far.
Government tracks sectoral, labour-market and firm-expectation indicators, engaging businesses and unions.
Grants like BizAdapt support adaptation; worker help covers reduced hours or pay if needed.

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10 Sep 2026

Refundable Working Mother's Child Relief Top-up for Middle-income Working Mothers Who Have Reached Personal Income Tax Relief Cap

Tan proposed refundable tax relief for middle-income mothers with 3+ children hitting the $80,000 cap.
Minister said cap ensures progressivity; most mothers unaffected; support comes from SG Child Support Package.
Tan cited middle-income mothers with many children; Minister open to ideas but cited broad-based benefits.

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9 Sep 2026

Breakdown of AI Capability Building Support Disbursed to Employers under Workforce and Enterprise Development Schemes by Quarter, Share of Total and Sector

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9 Sep 2026

Addressing Retirement Adequacy Gap Faced by Women Caregivers

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9 Sep 2026

Impact of Prolonged Caregiving Responsibilities on CPF Retirement Adequacy and Additional Measures to Mitigate Losses in Retirement Savings

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9 Sep 2026

Recourse Available and Payment Protection Measures for Unpaid Subcontractors upon Insolvency, and Data on Reported Cases in Past Three Years

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9 Sep 2026

Consumer Protection Safeguards and Timely Return of Completed Customer Materials Held by Photography Studios Upon Sudden Cessation of Business Operations

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9 Sep 2026

Measuring Productivity Improvements from Government-supported AI Capability Investments and Key Findings Across Sectors

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9 Sep 2026

Regulating Live-stream Pressure Tactics, "Dark Patterns" and Unfair Trade Practices, and Introducing Additional Consumer Protection Measures

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9 Sep 2026

Impact of Healthcare Deductibles on MediSave Balance for Retirees Without Regular Contributions in Meeting Future Medical Expenses

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9 Sep 2026

Extending SingPass Business Verification to Live-streaming Commerce under Code of Practice for Social Media Services

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9 Sep 2026

Benchmarking GIC Remuneration Disclosure Practices Against Major Sovereign Wealth Funds and Public Investment Institutions Internationally

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9 Sep 2026

Review of Undeclared Development Project Savings and Establishment of Central Disclosure Framework for Project Costs and Savings

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