Singapore Budget 2025
BUDGET 2025: Corporate income tax rebate unveiled; National Productivity Fund boosted $3b
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 announces 5-year Matched MediSave Scheme for lower-income seniors
It will provide a dollar-for-dollar government grant of up to $1,000 per year.
BUDGET 2025: New scheme offers up to $16,000 for third child and beyond
The CDA First Step Grant will be increased to $10,000.
BUDGET 2025: Singapore commits to explore nuclear energy viability
Authorities will reorganize to provide greater emphasis to this work, said Wong.
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: $100 additional Climate Vouchers for all households
It will also be extended to all Singaporean households living in private properties.
BUDGET 2025: $5b boost to Coastal and Flood Protection Fund
One-third of the city state at risk of coastal flooding.
BUDGET 2025: S$800 CDC vouchers for households
Families with children aged 12 and younger will get $500 in LifeSG Credit for each child.
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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.
Half of businesses seek aid amidst inflation and digital push
Budget initiatives are seen vital in managing costs and boosting productivity.
Over 4 in 5 businesses seek government support
The majority of those in the health sector have applied or are interested.
Businesses urge tech adoption, AI support in Budget 2025
Stakeholders emphasised the need to boost technology adoption, particularly for SMEs.
SGTech calls for workforce upskilling, SME tech support in Budget 2025
These recommendations will sustain Singapore’s edge in the tech sector.
4 areas Budget 2025 will likely prioritise
There will be focus on upskilling programmes amongst others.
‘Pro-growth’ 2025 budget needed amidst global uncertainty: BofA
This year’s fiscal plan should contrast last year’s neutral stance.
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