As Singapore prepares for Budget 2025, all eyes are on the government’s plans to tackle cost-of-living concerns, enhance job security, and drive economic growth.

With Finance Minister and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong set to deliver his first Budget statement in this role, many are expecting measures that provide both immediate relief and long-term strategies for Singapore’s future.

So what will Budget 2025 introduce to support workers and businesses in a changing economy? And how will it address social challenges such as income inequality and rising living costs?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Tan Ern Ser, Adjunct Principal Research Fellow, IPS, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

As Singapore prepares for Budget 2025, all eyes are on the government&rsquo;s plans to tackle cost-of-living concerns, enhance job security, and drive economic growth.
With Finance Minister and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong set to deliver his first Budget statement in this role, many are expecting measures that provide both immediate relief and long-term strategies for Singapore&rsquo;s future.
So what will Budget 2025 introduce to support workers and businesses in a changing economy? And how will it address social challenges such as income inequality and rising living costs?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Tan Ern Ser, Adjunct Principal Research Fellow, IPS, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.