Budget 2024
TOP STORIES
The future is now for skilling up as S’pore ages even as tech advances: ST-BT roundtable
With such changes taking place, workers are feeling the pressure, and some may have concerns about job security.
Budget 2024 relieves worries about cost of living, sets stronger foundation for country’s future: PM Lee
He added that the Government is determined to help Singaporeans tide through difficult times.
INTERACTIVE
Make sense of the numbers in Budget 2024
Dive deep into the budget estimates with this interactive breakdown of revenue and expenditure.
HELP FOR FAMILIES
Reduced fees for govt-supported pre-schools, more help for people with disabilities
A voucher will help eligible families waiting for their new BTO units rent an HDB flat on the open market.
SUPPORT FOR WORKERS
AIDING BUSINESSES
New tax credit to support firms’ innovation and green transition
Companies can get up to 50% of support on each qualifying expenditure category under the scheme.
Green loans scheme extended, more sectors to be eligible for energy efficiency grant
More support will be given to local SMEs to adopt green solutions.
STI closes 1.4% higher on broad optimism, Budget boost
The key stock index had a strong holiday-shortened week, gaining 84 points or 2.7 per cent.
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Govt revenue in FY2023 better than expected; small Budget surplus expected for FY2024
The expected Budget deficit for FY2023 has been revised to $3.6 billion, from $0.4 billion.
