[LIVE HD] National Day Rally 2024: PM Lawrence Wong’s speech in English

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his first National Day Rally speech in English on Sunday (Aug 18), 8pm, at the Institute of Technical Education Headquarters in Ang Mo Kio. More details: https://cna.asia/46H4qD0

Key takeaways from #NDR2024: https://cna.asia/46V62t0

00:00 Start of speech
11:42 On Singapore’s next phase of economic development
16:52 Singapore to reduce regulatory burden for businesses
22:16 SkillsFuture training allowance for full-time and part-time courses
25:24 Financial support for retrenched workers
29:32 Lower fees for full-day childcare at government-supported preschools
33:25 Mandatory paternity leave to double from 2 to 4 weeks
35:16 New 10 weeks' shared parental leave
45:43 Changes in housing grants
48:04 Singles to get priority access for buying BTO flats near parents
1:04:14 Changes to Gifted Education Programme for primary schools
1:10:50 Shoutout to Team Singapore
1:15:22 Kallang Alive masterplan
1:19:44 New waterfront developments
1:23:48 Conclusion

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