Explainers
Clarifying complex concepts and topics
69 items
6 August 2026
An Economy of the Future that Works for All
The Government’s economic strategy is centred around Singaporeans. The Economic Strategy Review aims to better the lives of all Singaporeans through creating better opportunities, better jobs, raising incomes, and increasing social mobility and resilience.
Economy & Finance, Parliament
29 July 2026
The Ripple Effect: How the Middle East Situation Can Impact Your Daily Kopi
As a small, open economy, Singapore imports practically everything – from food products and raw materials to much of our energy needs.
Cost of Living
8 July 2026
Will AI Take Away Transport Jobs in Singapore?
Find out how AI, automation and autonomous vehicles are transforming Singapore’s transport sector, creating new job opportunities and improving journeys, as well as the support available to help workers adapt.
Parliament, Transport
21 May 2026
Is Singapore Adopting Nuclear Energy?
Singapore has not decided to adopt nuclear energy; it is currently studying the option through the Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR).
Energy Security, Environment & Sustainability
8 May 2026
How Singaporean Workers Are Supported Through the AI Transition
Learn how Singapore is supporting workers through the AI transition with career guidance, skills training, job matching and job redesign to help them adapt to changing job roles.
Jobs & Skills, Parliament
11 March 2026
What is the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act?
Understand what the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act (TVCA) is and how it strengthens enforcement against vaporisers.
Health, Parliament
6 February 2026
Land Transport and Related Matters Act: What You Need to Know
Learn about the key changes under Singapore’s Land Transport and Related Matters Act, covering ERP 2, personal mobility aids, e-scooter fire safety measures and stronger penalties for serious veh
Parliament, Transport
30 January 2026
Economic Strategy Review (ESR) Mid-term Update
As Singapore enters a new phase of its economic journey in a more complex global environment, growth will be harder to achieve. We can also no longer assume good jobs automatically come with growth. We must be more intentional in our strategy.
Economy & Finance
15 January 2026
What is the Public Sector (Governance) Act (PSGA) (Amendment) Bill?
Find out how amendments to Singapore’s Public Sector (Governance) Act enable public agencies to share data responsibly with trusted external partners for public interest purposes.
Communications & Information, Parliament
13 January 2026
What is the Health Information Bill?
Supporting coordinated care across Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem
Health, Parliament