Welcome!
Singapore budget 2021
Broker's Calls
Government support positive for aviation, tourism, consumer and retail sectors, less positive for healthcare: analysts
Hospitality and retail REITs will also stand to benefit from the measures, they say.
February 17, 2021
Budget 2021
Singapore signals return to balanced budgets post Covid-19 crisis: Bloomberg
The narrower deficit for 2021 reflects the impact of earlier tranches of spending.
February 17, 2021
Budget 2021
Winners and losers from Singapore’s Budget 2021
Straits Times Index, among Asia’s worst performing gauges last year, closed near the day’s low on Feb 16.
February 17, 2021
Budget 2021
Singapore announces $24 bil plan to transform businesses and workers over next three years
To help companies to transform and adapt to a post Covid-19 world, Singapore has unveiled a $24 billion plan to help companies
February 16, 2021
Budget 2021
GST to be imposed on imported low-value goods, B2C imported non-digital services from 2023
Online shoppers may see their bill be more expensive come 2023, as Singapore plans to impose GST on imported low-value goods.
February 16, 2021
Budget 2021
JSS to be extended for hardest-hit companies until September 2021
Companies in aviation, aerospace and tourism - hit hard by the pandemic - will continue to receive JSS payouts till Sep 2021
February 16, 2021
Budget 2021
More assistance for Singapore's vulnerable groups to strengthen social compact: DPM Heng
Unveiling more initiatives to support these groups, Heng highlighted the importance of Singapore’s “social compact” in his speech.
February 16, 2021
Budget 2021
Climate change is a global emergency: DPM Heng
DPM Heng announces Singapore's plan towards a more green and sustainable nation.
February 16, 2021
Budget 2021
Government to support hiring of 200,000 locals and 35,000 trainees in 2022
The government is also looking to ensure a manageable mix of local and foreign workers
February 16, 2021
Budget 2021
$900 mil pledged to Household Support Package, households to receive $100 vouchers
Eligible households in HDB flats will receive Service and Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates of between 1.5 to 3.5 months.
February 16, 2021