📢 The Weekly Wrap – 6 February 2026

1) Driving growth and creating good jobs

The Economic Strategy Review proposes 7 key moves to ensure economic growth translates into better jobs, new opportunities and a workforce ready for what’s next.

🔗 Find out more: go.gov.sg/sert-esr

2) #ICYMI Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) starts from 1 Apr 2026

Customers will pay a 10-cent refundable deposit for pre-packaged drinks with plastic and metal containers. This deposit will be refunded to your EZ-Link cards when you return them to the Reverse Vending Machines islandwide.

🔗 5 things to know about BCRS: go.gov.sg/bcrs-tww

3) #ParliamentRoundup Responsible use of NRIC numbers

Your NRIC number, whether in full or part, should not be used for authentication or as passwords.

🔗 Learn how it should be used responsibly here: go.gov.sg/nric-tww-feb

Due to a rise in the number of measles cases globally and in Singapore, the Government is stepping up precautionary public health measures. Check out what these measures are 🔽

If you are:
✅ Feeling stuck at work, or ready to explore new opportunities
✅ Looking to build skills that stay relevant for the future
✅ Growing a business and need the right support to scale

Head over to the NTUC Career Festival 2026 to get practical options to move forward in your career with confidence. Discover career guidance, upskilling pathways and growth support, all in one place!

Participating employers include Microsoft, ServiceNow, Snowflake, PwC Singapore, NCS, GE Aerospace, SATS, SIA Engineering Company, ST Logistics and more.

👉🏻 Visit go.gov.sg/ntuccareerfestival2026 for more info!

In this changing global economy, how should we reorientate ourselves to create growth and good jobs for Singaporeans?
 
Follow DPM Gan and the five committees of the Economic Strategy Review (ESR) as they explore what it takes to keep Singapore competitive and shape our economic future together.

➡️ Watch the full video: go.gov.sg/esr-blueprint
 
Find out more about the ESR's key recommendations and how it will help you: go.gov.sg/sert-esr

Check out what you and your family can look forward to from #SGBudget2026 at a glance! 👆

#OurBudget2026

Infographics: Ministry of Finance