$70,000 Per Child: What Singapore's New Family Package Actually Changes - E726

$70,000 Per Child: What Singapore's New Family Package Actually Changes - E726

Author: Jeremy Au August 31, 2026 Duration: 43:34

Jeremy Au and Shiyan Koh take apart Singapore's new SG Child Support Package: almost $70,000 per Singaporean child paid out over 17 years, more childcare leave, and preschool fees heading towards $150 a month.


Jeremy on why the number only means anything relative to income. Shiyan on why the preschool change matters most. Whether the extra leave actually gets taken, or quietly costs you at work. And the change nobody articulated: every Singapore Citizen child now qualifies regardless of their parents' marital status.


Plus nuclear, transhipment, and their wishlist for the next budget.


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00:00 Introduction

01:33 The $70,000 package, explained

03:26 Why preschool is the biggest piece

06:26 Cash today, or shares that compound to 18

09:03 Sweeping unused payouts into a nest egg

12:15 A voucher society, or a shareholder society

13:38 The pushback: SMEs and the colleagues covering

16:49 Reservist, and the cost of stepping away

21:38 Who qualifies: citizen children, foreign parents

25:34 What about single parents?

29:45 Nuclear: island mergers and a China pact

32:41 Vietnam, transhipment, Dockware and Portcast

36:20 Wishlist for the next budget

39:24 Fifty $50M companies beat one unicorn

43:10 Outro




There’s a unique energy building across Southeast Asia, a sense of possibility that’s palpable from Singapore’s skyscrapers to the bustling streets of Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur. BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech captures that momentum by going beyond the headlines and funding announcements. Host Jeremy Au, a venture capitalist and serial founder with a background from Harvard and Berkeley, steers these conversations with a distinct perspective-one that balances the hard metrics of growth with the very human elements of leadership and personal development. Each episode feels like a candid, in-depth dialogue, whether he’s speaking with a first-time founder navigating early traction or a seasoned investor mapping regional trends. You’ll hear genuine stories about building companies, the tough lessons learned from failures, and the often-overlooked journey of staying grounded while scaling rapidly. This isn’t about presenting a polished facade of success; it’s about the real work of creating something meaningful. With over eighty thousand regular listeners, this podcast has become a key resource for anyone invested in the region’s tech ecosystem. Jeremy brings his own experiences as a sci-fi enthusiast and a father into the mix, often exploring how broader perspectives on the future and empathy shape better leaders. Tune in for practical insights on venture capital, entrepreneurship, and management, all framed within the vibrant and complex tapestry of Southeast Asia. New conversations arrive every Monday, offering a thoughtful pause to reflect on how we build what’s next.
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