Budget 2025: Surprises or Expectations? What's in the basket? Lens on Singapore

The countdown to Singapore Budget 2025 has begun, and expectations are running high. Lens on Singapore hosts Claressa Monteiro and Howie Lim sit down with experts Nicholas Fang and Dr. Mathew Mathews to discuss what Singaporeans can expect from PM Lawrence Wong's budget debut. From cost of living to sustainability and AI, we examine the biggest issues facing Singapore today, and what the upcoming Budget could mean for Singaporean households and businesses. Highlights of the conversation: 01:18 An election year budget? 03:15 Addressing cost of living 08:31 Confronting business challenges 12:34 Adapting to geopolitical uncertainty 13:36 Support for mid-career workers 18:41 Is AI the big disruptor? --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- Hosted by Claressa Monteiro and Howie Lim, edited and produced by Claressa Monteiro, Emily Liu and Chai Pei Chieh. With Nicholas Fang, senior advisor, The Asia Group and managing director, Black Dot; and Dr. Mathew Mathews, head, Institute of Policy Studies Social Lab, NUS A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.