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LIVE UPDATES: Singapore Budget 2024

LIVE UPDATES: Singapore Budget 2024

Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said the budget is the "first instalment of the plans set out in the ForwardSG roadmap."

Tax strategy for digitalisation and ESG proposed to Singapore

KPMG and SBF propose new tax initiatives to bolster Singapore's competitiveness ahead of Budget 2024.

Singapore firms’ Budget 2024 wishlist

Businesses are hoping the government will tackle AI adoption and upskilling.

How are Singaporeans feeling ahead of Budget 2024 announcements?

7 out of 10 are satisfied with how things are going in Singapore at the moment.

What do businesses want from the Budget 2024?

Businesses cited six measures they want from the government.

Low global electronics demand sinks NODX growth in 2023

The government expects demand to improve this year.

Cindy Khoo is Enterprise SG’s new managing director

She will take over as MD beginning 1 March 2024.

Economy grows 1.1% in 2023; MTI retains 2024 growth forecast at 1.0%-3.0%

Economic growth moderated from 2022, when Singapore recorded a 3.8% YoY expansion.

Charting Singapore’s tech-driven transformation in Budget 2024

As we anticipate the upcoming budget, the Economic Development Board’s (EDB) 2023 year-end review sheds light on what to expect in Singapore's vision...

Tighter budget seen in SG to address inflation pressures

Singapore maintains tight monetary policy amidst peak inflation rate.

Budget 2024: Economist foresees focus on four areas

RHB believes the budget will be a mix of short- and long-term goals.

State support key to ramping up digitalisation of Singaporean businesses: KPMG

High cost, lengthy processes and market uncertainties are among top barriers.

How reduced business days during CNY could influence the economy

This year, the Lunar New Year holiday is in February, unlike last year's start in January.

How Singaporeans spend their loans

Debt consolidation is the top purpose for loans.