Deep Dive - Budget 2025 is more than just an election budget

19 Feb 2025 12:01PM

25 mins

A bigger tranche of vouchers, more generous rebates and more investments in the local workforce were some of the hallmarks of Budget 2025. Professor Emeritus of Finance at Singapore Management University Annie Koh and Assistant Professor Chua Yeow Hwee from Nanyang Technological University tell Steven Chia and Crispina Robert why the “budget goodies” are not just about the upcoming elections.

Deep Dive - Singapore's hawker culture can thrive but we need to embrace that it is evolving, says Grace Fu

With S$1 billion set aside for upgrades and new hawker centres over the coming decades, the Singapore government is tackling issues ranging from infrastructure and hygiene to keep the trade alive. Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu tells Steven Chia and Crispina Robert why she's optimistic.

20/03/2025 22 mins

Deep Dive - Changes to JC admission not meant to increase competition or stress: Chan Chun Sing

From 2028, students who want to go to a junior college will only need a total of five subjects instead of six. The change is meant to ease academic load but whether it reduces stress for students and parents remains to be seen. Singapore's Education Minister Chan Chun Sing sits down with Steven Chia and Crispina Robert to unpack the changes.

13/03/2025 34 mins

Deep Dive - Can Singapore cinemas survive the onslaught of streaming services?

Some cinemas which have existed for decades have shut as some people prefer to watch films at home. Can the experience of watching a movie on the big screen be saved? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert discuss with Karen Tan, co-founder of The Projector and Ben Slater, senior lecturer at NTU’s School of Art, Design and Media.

06/03/2025 25 mins

Deep Dive - Budget 2025 help for larger families is neither reward nor incentive: Indranee Rajah

The government is providing more resources in this year’s Budget for parents who choose to have three or more children. Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah sits down with Steven Chia and Crispina Robert to talk about families, jobs and what ideal ageing looks like.

23/02/2025 24 mins