Budget 2018

Commentary

Is Singapore funding its rising social spending the right way?

SINGAPORE (Mar 5): The unveiling of the Budget for 2018 has triggered a healthy debate on how the likely pressures for more government social spending in Singapore should be funded. The government has proposed a two-percentage-point rise in the Goods and

Broker's Calls

These 5 stock picks could benefit from surprise delay in GST hike, says Credit Suisse

SINGAPORE (Feb 21): Credit Suisse is raising its 2018 GDP growth forecast for Singapore to 3.3% on the back of expectations of higher private consumption growth following the 2018 Budget announcement on Monday.

Broker's Calls

Budget 2018 negative for developers, positive for REITs: Morgan Stanley

SINGAPORE (Feb 21): Morgan Stanley says the increase in Buyer's Stamp Duties (BSD) announced in Budget 2018 is not enough to derail Singapore's ongoing home price recovery although this could weigh on sentiment on Singapore developer stocks in the

Singapore Budget

Six items on Deloitte's wish list for Budget 2018

SINGAPORE (Jan 5):  With Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat to deliver this year’s Budget Statement in Parliament on Feb 19, Deloitte has released its wishlist for Budget 2018.

Singapore economy

Singapore to unveil 2018 budget on Feb 19

SINGAPORE (Jan 1): Singapore will announce its 2018 budget statement on Feb. 19, the ministry of finance said on Monday.

Singapore economy

Singapore to bite the GST bullet to ensure fiscal sustainability: DBS

SINGAPORE (Nov 28): Chances are high that the Goods & Services Tax (GST) will be raised in Budget 2018, says DBS.
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