Transformation and growth needed, but SMEs say they must survive first
Government expected to spend S$8.3b over next three years to continue pushing enterprises and the economy to transform and grow
Singapore
BUSINESSES in Singapore welcomed the government's latest drive to spur further transformation and growth, but for some, business survival may take precedence at the current moment.
Under the Budget announced on Tuesday, the government is expected to spend S$8.3 billion over the next three years to continue pushing enterprises and the economy to transform and grow. The sum includes amounts set aside in previous years.
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