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flag Singapore passes $207.9B Budget 2026, its largest ever, to boost AI, address low birth rate, and ensure economic resilience amid global uncertainty.

flag Singapore’s Parliament passed Budget 2026, the largest in its history at over $207.9 billion, amid global uncertainty. flag Leader of the House Indranee Rajah cited a weakening international order and rising geopolitical tensions, calling the budget a strategic plan to secure the nation’s future. flag A projected $15.1 billion surplus for 2025 reflects fiscal prudence and provides resilience against economic shocks. flag The budget emphasizes national AI adoption, addresses a declining fertility rate of 0.87, and includes extensive debate—nine days, 68 members, 425 proposed cuts, and nearly 55 hours in Committee of Supply. flag Unanimous cross-party support underscored national unity, with officials praising the collaborative process and strong democratic foundations.

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