Economy
BUDGET 2025: R&D investments critical, but SME access remains uncertain
BUDGET 2025: R&D investments critical, but SME access remains uncertain
It also aims to foster the development of new capabilities, supporting industry transformation whilst creating better jobs.
BUDGET 2025: Analyst sees long wait for returns from $5b Changi expansion
The expansion of Changi Airport is a strategic move that will strengthen Singapore’s position as a leading air hub.
BUDGET 2025: Business group voices support to Singapore’s cost relief measures
The group calls the measures ‘thoughtful and well-considered’.
Singaporeans' spending power to increase with new gov’t measures
Grocery retailers are expected to be key beneficiaries.
Electric heavy vehicle grants to drive Singapore’s fleet decarbonisation: experts
This will fuel the growing interest in e-vehicles.
NODX growth seen steady in 2025 despite slow January start
In January 2025, NODX fell by 2.1% YoY.
BUDGET 2025: Big 4 breaks down four key moves
Industry experts from the PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and EY shared their thoughts on Budget 2025.
BUDGET 2025: Tech industry flags practical challenges of digital adoption
There is a need to close the digital skills gap amongst SMEs.
BUDGET 2025: Corporate income tax rebate unveiled; National Productivity Fund boosted $3b
The government is also enhancing the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme.
BUDGET 2025: Gov’t revamping SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit model, grants
Instead of a reimbursement basis, the credit will be more like a digital wallet in the future.
BUDGET 2025: Singapore unveil tax incentives to boost SGX appeal
Tax incentives will be given out to local companies and fund managers who list in the SGX.
BUDGET 2025: S$800 CDC vouchers for households
Families with children aged 12 and younger will get $500 in LifeSG Credit for each child.
Singapore, Saudi Arabia signs MoU’s on improving logistics, supply chain
The two countries will launch a programme to enhance technical and vocational education.
Electronics sector loses momentum as NODX slips in January: expert
NODX contracted by -3.3% MoM in January, marking the first decline after two months of growth.
Singapore’s 2025 growth forecast cut to 2.6% amidst trade headwinds
It also revised down the 3-month Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) forecast to 2.55% by the end of 2025.
LIVE UPDATES: Singapore Budget 2025
PM Wong says the 2025 Budget advances ForwardSG plans.
What Budget 2025 should focus on
Experts cited three main sectors that this year’s fiscal plan should fuel.
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