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NDR 2026: 7 key takeaways - from family support and housing to Singapore’s future land plans

NDR 2026: 7 key takeaways - from family support and housing to Singapore’s future land plans

Nothing matters more than helping families thrive, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his 2026 National Day Rally speech.

24/08/2026

NDR 2026: Singapore studying feasibility of undersea tunnels to connect Tekong to mainland

NDR 2026: Singapore studying feasibility of undersea tunnels to connect Tekong to mainland

23/08/2026

NDR 2026: Singapore's multiracial character will endure even as country stays open to newcomers, says PM Wong

NDR 2026: Singapore's multiracial character will endure even as country stays open to newcomers, says PM Wong

23/08/2026

NDR 2026: PM Wong flags 'unsettling' AI risks, says Singapore ready to put in safeguards

NDR 2026: PM Wong flags 'unsettling' AI risks, says Singapore ready to put in safeguards

23/08/2026

NDR 2026 highlights: More childcare leave, BTO income ceiling raised as PM Wong unveils major family support measures

The measures announced at the National Day Rally form part of a broader shift towards supporting families throughout the journey of raising their children.

24/08/2026

NDR 2026: November BTO demand could rise with higher income ceiling; but resale market impact limited, say analysts

Two projects at Bedok and another at Toa Payoh are likely to be more popular in the November BTO exercise, say one analyst.

24/08/2026

NDR 2026: Businesses welcome government move to cover childcare leave costs, but manpower concerns remain

NDR 2026: Businesses welcome government move to cover childcare leave costs, but manpower concerns remain

24/08/2026

NDR 2026: Each Singaporean child to get almost S$70,000 in growing years as part of moves to support parents

NDR 2026: Each Singaporean child to get almost S$70,000 in growing years as part of moves to support parents

24/08/2026

NDR 2026: Parents to get up to 12 days of childcare leave each

NDR 2026: Parents to get up to 12 days of childcare leave each

24/08/2026

NDR 2026: Semakau, Bukom and Pulau Sudong may be merged into new island for industrial, power needs

NDR 2026: Semakau, Bukom and Pulau Sudong may be merged into new island for industrial, power needs

23/08/2026

NDR 2026: Singapore studying feasibility of undersea tunnels to connect Tekong to mainland

NDR 2026: Singapore studying feasibility of undersea tunnels to connect Tekong to mainland

23/08/2026

NDR 2026: Singapore's multiracial character will endure even as country stays open to newcomers, says PM Wong

NDR 2026: Singapore's multiracial character will endure even as country stays open to newcomers, says PM Wong

23/08/2026

NDR 2026: PM Wong flags 'unsettling' AI risks, says Singapore ready to put in safeguards

NDR 2026: PM Wong flags 'unsettling' AI risks, says Singapore ready to put in safeguards

23/08/2026

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NDR 2026 announcements in 3 minutes

NDR 2026 announcements in 3 minutes

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East Coast’s Long Island to become new waterfront: PM Wong

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Roads, water taxi, undersea tunnels to possibly connect Singapore’s outer islands to mainland

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Singapore to take Garden City vision further to become 'City in Nature'

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24/08/2026

NDR 2026: Income ceilings for BTO flats, executive condos raised; first-time buyers to get extra ballot per child

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