As Budget 2026 approaches, Singapore’s dining and hospitality industry is warning that many of the pressures facing operators may be structural rather than temporary. Volatile rentals, rising manpower costs and persistent labour shortages are making it harder for businesses to plan ahead, invest and stay viable in an increasingly crowded market.

Andrew Chan, Vice President of the Management Committee at the Restaurant Association of Singapore, joins the Breakfast Show to explain why the association is pushing for changes such as rental cost predictability, enhanced wage co-funding and adjustments to foreign worker policies and how these proposals could shape the future of dining in Singapore.

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

As Budget 2026 approaches, Singapore&rsquo;s dining and hospitality industry is warning that many of the pressures facing operators may be structural rather than temporary. Volatile rentals, rising manpower costs and persistent labour shortages are making it harder for businesses to plan ahead, invest and stay viable in an increasingly crowded market.
Andrew Chan, Vice President of the Management Committee at the Restaurant Association of Singapore, joins the Breakfast Show to explain why the association is pushing for changes such as rental cost predictability, enhanced wage co-funding and adjustments to foreign worker policies and how these proposals could shape the future of dining in Singapore.
For more Budget 2026 insights: <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/">https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/</a>

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.