Singapore Unveils Major AI Investment Package in 2026 Budget, Launches National AI Council

Summary

Singapore's Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled a comprehensive set of AI measures in the S$154.69 billion 2026 budget, positioning the city-state as a global leader in national AI strategy. The centerpiece is a new National AI Council, which Wong will personally chair, signaling that AI is now a head-of-government priority rather than a ministry-level concern. The budget introduces AI Missions targeting transformation in advanced manufacturing, connectivity, finance, and