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Budget 2026

To truly capitalise on our economic growth, we must move beyond the “surplus mindset” and focus on the foundations of our nation: our families, says tabla! editor Venga Subramaniam.

The Editor’s Beat: Prudence is Our Best Insurance

With a staggering S$15.1 billion fiscal surplus for FY2025 – nearly double earlier estimates – it is tempting for Singaporeans to expect a fresh wave of “goodies”.

26 Feb 2026 19:41

PM Lawrence Wong speaking in Parliament on Feb 26, 2026.

PM Wong Addresses MPs’ Concerns, Suggestions in Budget Debate Round-up Speech

26 Feb 2026 19:27

The renewed emphasis on family, ageing, and caring for one another stood out to the writer.

Op-ed: A ‘We First’ Community to Help Middle-Class Families

26 Feb 2026 19:24

The Galgotias University pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

Government Warns Against Misinformation After Galgotias Robodog Row at AI Summit

19 Feb 2026 17:13

India's Ishan Kishan plays a shot as Pakistan's wicketkeeper Usman Khan reacts during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Feb 15.

Sensational Ishan Kishan Floors Pakistan as India Storm into Super Eights

16 Feb 2026 15:56

Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Manpower, Dinesh Vasu Dash speaking with tabla! editor Venga Subramaniam, in a post-Budget interview on Feb 13.

Indian Community Can Use Budget 2026 to Strengthen as a Collective Whole: MOS Dinesh

14 Feb 2026 15:00

Read about the Indian community’s reactions to Budget 2026.

The Community’s Take On Budget 2026: AI Singapore, SINDA, Sustainable Living Lab & More

12 Feb 2026 21:32

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong arriving to deliver his Budget Statement at the Parliament House

Experts Weigh in on Singapore Budget 2026: Strong AI Push, Global Expansion Incentives and Social Support Win Broad Approval

12 Feb 2026 21:10

Bite-sized snippets from across the lion city.

Singapore in 2 Minutes for the Week of Feb 12

12 Feb 2026 20:53

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr Lawrence Wong, is delivering the Budget speech in Parliament today, Thursday, 12 February 2026.

Budget 2026: Highlights of PM Wong’s First Post-Election Budget

12 Feb 2026 20:48

With Prime Minister Lawrence Wong himself chairing the new National AI Council, it is evident that AI is no longer a luxury—it is a national necessity, says the author.

The Editor’s Beat: A First-Term Budget Built on Trust and Tech

12 Feb 2026 20:31

Sri Thendayuthapani Temple’s annadhanam for Thaipusam this year.

Thaipusam Annadhanam: Temple Food is a Rite of Passage

5 Feb 2026 19:02

Singaporeans of diverse backgrounds came together to celebrate Thaipusam, which fell on Feb 1 this year.

Faith, Friendship, and Fortitude: Singaporeans From Diverse Backgrounds Unite at Thaipusam 2026

1 Feb 2026 19:33

It is important to enable as many devotees as possible to observe Thaipusam and to fulfil their vows, noted MOS Dinesh Vasu Dash in an Instagram post on Jan 29.

Registrations For Thaipusam 2026 Reopen After Devotees’ Feedback: MOS Dinesh Vasu

29 Jan 2026 19:18

“The enthusiastic participation by the people reaffirms the festival’s importance as a platform for cultural exchange,” said Shilpak Ambule.

Indian Film Festival 2026 Opens in Singapore with a Celebration of Cinematic Diversity

22 Jan 2026 20:12

Migrant domestic workers take part in a bingo game during the MDW Mega Picnic Day 2026 at Hope Village @ KBRC on Jan 4.

Hope Village @ KBRC Welcomes Migrant Domestic Workers

8 Jan 2026 18:18

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

President Tharman: Embracing Cultures Will Strengthen Singaporeans’ Shared Identity

1 Jan 2026 11:53

tabla! editor Venga Subramaniam addressing community representatives and stakeholders with the publication’s future plans at its relaunch event on Nov 19, 2025.

The Editor’s Beat: Charting a Collective Path

31 Dec 2025 14:48

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