Budget 2022

Here’s How Budget 2022 Could Have Taken Gig Workers More Seriously

Budget 2022

Here’s How Budget 2022 Could Have Taken Gig Workers More Seriously

While the Budget paid attention to lower-wage workers through the PWC and Workfare, gig economy workers are conspicuously left in the cold.

by John Lim March 23, 2022

Budget 2022 Wrap-Up: A Good Communication Handbook Is What Our MPs Need

Budget 2022 Wrap-Up: A Good Communication Handbook Is What Our MPs Need

Unlike last year, I didn't fall asleep this Budget. But the speeches could have been better.

by Sean Lim March 18, 2022

Who Ordered the New (and Prohibitive) $500 Workfare Qualifying Wage?

Budget 2022

Who Ordered the New (and Prohibitive) $500 Workfare Qualifying Wage?

Budget 2022 introduces a new minimum for Workfare that is both perplexing and possibly damaging to the people it is trying to help.

by Nicole Lam March 16, 2022

With Budget 2022, Can We Take Mental Health More Seriously?

With Budget 2022, Can We Take Mental Health More Seriously?

We have a mental health crisis. But are current efforts enough?

by Sean Lim March 4, 2022

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28 Years On, How Has GST Evolved and What’s at Stake Today?

28 Years On, How Has GST Evolved and What’s at Stake Today?

As our GST rate inches close to 9 per cent, what burdens can Singaporeans expect to bear?

by Sean Lim

February 25, 2022

EVs Will Not Eviscerate Singapore’s Car Obsession

EVs Will Not Eviscerate Singapore’s Car Obsession

Is the introduction of Electric vehicles (EVs) to Singapore as green as they promise or another slippery slope to the endless car-worship?

by Nicole Lam

February 24, 2022

What Budget Questions Would These Unelected Politicians from GE2020 Ask?

What Budget Questions Would These Unelected Politicians from GE2020 Ask?

Six politicians share the questions they would pose at the Budget Debate if they are MPs.

by Sean Lim

February 23, 2022

Could Budget 2022 Be Too Much of a Good Thing?

Could Budget 2022 Be Too Much of a Good Thing?

While inherently (and anxiously) generous, is Budget 2022 also the nation's sneak peak at the fundamental tenets of the 4G leadership?

by Bertha Henson

February 19, 2022

What Do NGOs Want for Budget 2022?

What Do NGOs Want for Budget 2022?

We hear from non-government organisations on what issues they are urging the government to consider for the announcement.

by Edoardo Liotta

February 17, 2022