KPMG in Singapore and the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) release a joint recommendations for Singapore Budget 2026 aimed at securing and innovating Singapore enterprises through resilient economic linkages, digital trust, and world-class talent and leadership. It draws insights from a recent survey of over 1,000 professionals and business owners on their challenges and desired Budget 2026 support.
Yeoh Oon Jin, chair, SID, said: "By empowering directors to championinnovation, sustainability and digital assurance, organisations can grow with confidence while reinforcing Singapore's position as a secure and trusted connector for goods, capital, data and talent in an increasingly complex global landscape."
Prospering in a New Global Landscape
The joint Budget 2026 Proposal, titled "Prospering in a New Global Landscape", outlines strategies to position Singapore as a critical hub for global flows, which covers three crucial areas:
• A new global order: Resilience as a pivotal growth strategy
• The Intelligent Age: Smart solutions for an innovative era
• Next-gen talent: Empowering tomorrow's leaders today
Lee Sze Yeng, managing partner, KPMG in Singapore, said: "Leadership today isn't just about mastering AI or acquiring specialised skills—it's about navigating the intersections of cross-border trade, technology, and sustainability."
He advised leaders who want to stay competitive to "move beyond the basics, using AI and data to drive real business outcomes while building governance frameworks that inspire trust."
"At the same time, they need the courage to take calculated risks and collaborate across ecosystems to unlock new opportunities. Initiatives like co-funding sector-specific shared data pools and guided AI adoption support are critical to overcoming barriers and equipping leaders with the tools to thrive. As disruptions grow increasingly cross-border and cross-domain, Singapore's ability to cultivate leaders who can turn complexity into opportunity will define its success as a global flows hub," she added.
