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What huge surpluses mean for Singapore's future

SINGAPORE (Mar 1): Singapore may have accumulated an estimated surplus of $15 billion during the current term of government, but this does not indicate an upcoming spending spree.

Singapore set for modest fiscal push in 2017 Budget as growth risks abound

SINGAPORE (Feb 20): Singapore’s 2017 budget is set to deliver a modest fiscal push to an economy that’s facing a gloomy trade outlook just as it starts to rebound.

Why an economic-centric focus for Budget 2017 is in order

SINGAPORE (Feb 8): UOB is forecasting an overall budget surplus of $6.7 billion for FY16 -- 0.9% higher than the Singapore government’s estimate of $3.4 billion -- on expectations of higher contributions from corporate and personal income taxes; motor v

Why ASEAN investors should see the bright side of a Trump win

SINGAPORE (Nov 10): While the global economy continues to face an uncertain future with yesterday’s announcement of Donald Trump’s election as the 45th US president, Citi Research is highlighting a silver lining which may appear for ASEAN investors in
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