When change is the constant: Policies and politics to watch in 2026, at home and abroad

From Cabinet confirmations to potential confrontations, much lies ahead in the new year. Dr Felix Tan, a lecturer at NTU's SSS, said the domestic economic and social implications of global developments could “create unexpected pressures that affect how Singapore moves forward”, though Singaporeans have long been “somewhat shielded”. He added that the government has been slower than expected in setting clear policies on managing AI-related job displacement. Dr Tan also predicts a Cabinet reshuffle in the first quarter of 2026, so that the government can start the year with a consolidated leadership team.

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