A value creation focus

LAYING the foundation in Singapore's continued push for economic transformation, this year's Budget stayed on the steady course of steering the country towards value creation.

From investing in the workforce to growing Singapore enterprises, no effort was spared in the drive for improved productivity and innovation under various measures announced by Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat.

As was expected, the economy and businesses were in the spotlight, receiving much attention from the government after the experience of the past few years when social issues took centre stage.

Much was given to help businesses as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through …