An election Budget? Maybe not in the way you think
[Straits Times] - 02/18/2025
A focus on just the hongbaos and handouts would be missing the woods for the trees.
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Budget 2025: People with disabilities to get extra help to secure jobs
The Matched Retirement Savings Scheme will also be expanded to include eligible S'poreans with disabilities of all ages.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Budget 2025: Support boost to help employers hold on to older workers
Wage offsets for employers who hire seniors, ex-offenders and those with disabilities will be extended.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Budget 2025 to see 9.6% rise in ministries’ expenditure
PM Wong expects to end FY2024 with a surplus of $6.4 billion.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
An election Budget? Maybe not in the way you think
A focus on just the hongbaos and handouts would be missing the woods for the trees.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Budget 2025: $3b National Productivity Fund boost for efforts to drive tech and innovation
The top-up is expected to help Singapore compete in areas including AI and quantum computing.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Budget 2025 both generous and responsible, say experts
It addresses the needs of everyone, from private home owners and hawkers to those interested in sports and the arts.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Nvidia’s physical shipments to Singapore make up less than 1% of revenue: Tan See Leng
He said Nvidia’s products are mainly deployed here for major enterprises and the Government.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
SCDF advises drivers to keep a fire extinguisher in their vehicles
There were 220 vehicle fires in 2024, up from 215 the previous year.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Budget 2025: Each Singaporean household to get $800 in CDC vouchers
Other support measures include more U-Save rebates, $500 LifeSG credits and top-ups to Edusave accounts.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
MediSave top-up, CDC vouchers, LifeSG credits: Budget 2025 boost for families
More support is introduced across the board, targeted at helping households cope with the cost of living.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
