Budget 2026 sets out a mix of adjustments and incentives that may shape the operating environment for Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises going forward. From changes to foreign manpower qualifying salaries to measures aimed at supporting internationalisation and business transformation, the signals are clear but the impact may not be uniform across sectors.

So how should SMEs interpret this year’s Budget? Where might cost pressures be most keenly felt, and how might firms respond as policy shifts take effect over the next two years? 

Chor Khieng Yuit, Senior Business Correspondent, The Straits Times joinsthe Breakfast Show to share her insights.

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

Budget 2026 sets out a mix of adjustments and incentives that may shape the operating environment for Singapore&rsquo;s small and medium-sized enterprises going forward. From changes to foreign manpower qualifying salaries to measures aimed at supporting internationalisation and business transformation, the signals are clear but the impact may not be uniform across sectors.
So how should SMEs interpret this year&rsquo;s Budget? Where might cost pressures be most keenly felt, and how might firms respond as policy shifts take effect over the next two years?&nbsp;
Chor Khieng Yuit, Senior Business Correspondent, The Straits Times&nbsp;joins the Breakfast Show to share her insights. 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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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.