
At a crossroads of global change, how does Singapore secure its future? With 2026 growth projected at 1-3% and cautious business sentiment, proactive adaptation is not optional but essential.
The latest SBF-PwC recommendations for Budget 2026 frame the challenge: to leap onto the next “S-curve” of growth by mastering AI, robotics, and decarbonisation.
- Technology as the lever: Lead with AI and robotics to overcome land, manpower, and carbon constraints.
- Dual transformation: Firms must innovate business models while the workforce upgrades skills in tandem.
- Trust as the foundation: Strengthen our global hub status amidst geopolitical uncertainty.
- Sustainability & inclusion: Decarbonise and earn the social licence to operate.
Amid global volatility, trust is our competitive edge. We must strengthen #Singapore’s role as a safe harbour for trade, talent, and the new economy while ensuring growth is inclusive and sustainable.
The full report details how we can build a resilient, future-ready nation.

