Live PM Wong at National Day Rally 2025
Securing S'pore's economic future amid uncertainty
With the global economy expected to remain troubled for some time, PM Wong is likely to elaborate on how Singapore plans to strengthen its competitiveness, deepen its capabilities and secure its future.
Earlier in August, five committees – each headed by two political office-holders – were formed to look at different aspects of the economy, including competitiveness, technology and entrepreneurship.
While the Republic's economy has been resilient so far, the outlook remains highly uncertain, he noted in his National Day Message on Aug 8.
Singapore will have to look at applying new technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics meaningfully across the economy.
While this transition may cause some disruption, the Government will expand opportunities for learning and skills upgrading, strengthen social safety nets and help those facing setbacks to bounce back, he said.
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