
The Financial Coconut
May 29, 2025 at 01:04 AM
Curious how Singapore’s annual Budget comes to life?
Tune in as our hosts Reggie and Adrian, author of “No More Bosses,” dive deep with two top minds from the *Ministry of Finance (MOF)* on the gritty realities of policy-making—from managing public concerns to competing global pressures.
Whether you’re a policy nerd or just want to know where your tax dollars go, this episode is packed with aha moments you won’t hear anywhere else.
*What’s in store?*
- Behind-the-scenes revelations on balancing immediate concerns (think CDC vouchers!) with longer-term nation-building
- Why vouchers over cash?
- The story behind SkillsFuture’s evolution—and how your feedback shapes policies
- "Theory of Change": How ministries pitch ideas (and why some get funded while others don’t)
- Candid takes on taxing wealth, ageing populations, and why your family’s income matters more than you think
*Tune in now on your favourite platforms:*
* YouTube (https://linktw.in/JOIZIg)
* Spotify (https://linktw.in/yOyDCN)
* Apple Podcast (https://linktw.in/FotERK)
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