WP calls for SME-driven economic growth; PAP says Singapore needs both local firms and MNCs

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1. Wed, 5 August 2026

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   • Channel News Asia14:11first to report
     WP calls for SME-driven economic growth; PAP says Singapore needs both local firms and MNCs

     The debate centred on whether Singapore should rebalance its economic strategy to place greater emphasis on homegrown enterprises.

   • Channel News Asia15:01edited after publishing
     WP asks for 'updated growth model' that benefits workers; govt says approach 'always built around Singaporeans'

     previouslyWP asks for 'updated growth model' that benefits workers; PAP says its approach has delivered for generations

     WP MPs urged the government to consider minimum retrenchment benefits and unemployment insurance, while Minister of State Dinesh Vasu Dash said the government’s economic blueprint already makes similar recommendations.

   • Channel News Asia15:24edited after publishing
     WP presses for stronger support for youths and entrepreneurs; govt says jobs, skills are key to lasting success

     previouslyWP presses for support for youths and entrepreneurs; PAP says existing system provides opportunities

     One gets a lasting share of Singapore’s success by "meaningfully participating" in the country’s economy, says Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng.