Budget 2026 is putting mid-career workers front and centre, with a range of measures designed to support reskilling, career transitions, and staying competitive in an AI-driven economy.

From enhanced SkillsFuture programmes and expanded training allowances to new AI initiatives and a merger of workforce agencies for more seamless career support, there’s a lot for workers to navigate. 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Allison Ching, Executive Career Coach at Dream, Do, Deliver, and Muralee Reddy, Co-Founder of Mamashop Inc., about what Budget 2026 means for mid-career workers, from upskilling, career transitions, AI-readiness, and navigating the changing job landscape.

For more Budget 2026 insights: 
https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/

Budget 2026 is putting mid-career workers front and centre, with a range of measures designed to support reskilling, career transitions, and staying competitive in an AI-driven economy.
From enhanced SkillsFuture programmes and expanded training allowances to new AI initiatives and a merger of workforce agencies for more seamless career support, there&rsquo;s a lot for workers to navigate.&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Allison Ching, Executive Career Coach at Dream, Do, Deliver, and Muralee Reddy, Co-Founder of Mamashop Inc., about what Budget 2026 means for mid-career workers, from upskilling, career transitions, AI-readiness, and navigating the changing job landscape.
For more Budget 2026 insights:&nbsp; https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Singapore’s Budget 2026 tackles some of the biggest issues on everyone’s mind, from cost of living pressures and jobs to business competitiveness and the future of work. Find out from across a  range of expert perspectives why the latest announcements matter, and how it all affects you.

Singapore&rsquo;s Budget 2026 tackles some of the biggest issues on everyone&rsquo;s mind, from cost of living pressures and jobs to business competitiveness and the future of work. Find out from across a&nbsp; range of expert perspectives why the latest announcements matter, and how it all affects you.

Singapore’s Budget 2026 tackles some of the biggest issues on everyone’s mind.

SG Budget Conversations 2026

Your evening guide to the day's most important topics — navigate the key events in politics, business, markets, wealth management, and top investment opportunities. Keeps you informed and ahead of the curve, daily.

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Budget 2026: What are the biggest opportunities for mid-career workers from Budget 2026

Sudden job losses can hit hard, leaving employees with little time to process the news or plan next steps.

Recent cases, like the Providore Group retrenchments, highlight how confusing and stressful the experience can be for workers.

How much notice should workers get before retrenchment and would earlier notification make a meaningful difference for workers?

Beyond when layoffs happen, how can employees be supported in the first moments after losing their job?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Amarjit Kaur, Partner and Head of Employment Law at Withers KhattarWong, to find out more.

Sudden job losses can hit hard, leaving employees with little time to process the news or plan next steps. Recent cases, like the Providore Group retrenchments, highlight how confusing and stressful the experience can be for workers. How much notice should workers get before retrenchment and would earlier notification make a meaningful difference for workers? Beyond when layoffs happen, how can employees be supported in the first moments after losing their job? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with&nbsp;Amarjit Kaur, Partner and Head of Employment Law at Withers KhattarWong, to find out more.

The Big Story: Is Singapore’s retrenchment notice lead time leaving workers vulnerable?

Gold and Silver are back in the spotlight, surging as global tensions heat up, while Bitcoin tumbles to one of its worst months on record.

What’s driving this flight to safety, and where should investors turn next?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Richard Wang, Country Manager, J. Rotbart & Co., to find out more.

Gold and Silver are back in the spotlight, surging as global tensions heat up, while Bitcoin tumbles to one of its worst months on record. What&rsquo;s driving this flight to safety, and where should investors turn next?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Richard Wang, Country Manager, J. Rotbart &amp; Co., to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: How should investors navigate geopolitical ‘War Buzz’ in 2026?

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh find out if you could really win a S$3 million apartment… for just 85 cents a month. A South Korean YouTuber with over 17 million subscribers says yes.

His latest giveaway promises a fully furnished luxury apartment, complete with a massive TV, high-end gaming setup, and designer interiors, to one lucky paid subscriber. Genius marketing, or just too good to be true? 

Then, we shift from influencer giveaways to the red carpet, where a Chinese actress recently went viral for carrying… a yellow plastic bag to a glamorous film festival.

At first, people thought it was another outrageous luxury fashion stunt, but the real reason behind the bag tells a very different story.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh find out if you could really win a S$3 million apartment&hellip; for just 85 cents a month. A South Korean YouTuber with over 17 million subscribers says yes.
His latest giveaway promises a fully furnished luxury apartment, complete with a massive TV, high-end gaming setup, and designer interiors, to one lucky paid subscriber. Genius marketing, or just too good to be true?&nbsp;
Then, we shift from influencer giveaways to the red carpet, where a Chinese actress recently went viral for carrying&hellip;&nbsp;a yellow plastic bag to a glamorous film festival.
At first, people thought it was another outrageous luxury fashion stunt, but the real reason behind the bag tells a very different story.

Budget 2026: What are the biggest opportunities for mid-career workers from Budget 2026

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