14-February-2026
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Singapore to Invest in AI, Strengthen Defence in World 'Beset by Uncertainties'
13-Feb-2026

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spent a big part of his budget speech on Thursday on the adoption of artificial intelligence and strengthening defence capabilities as he described the years ahead as "beset by uncertainties". "Events in just the first month of 2026 have already been of exceptional scale and consequence. They have increased geopolitical tensions worldwide," said Wong, also the finance minister.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-02-12/singapore-sees-fy2026-budget-surplus-at-1-of-gdp