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Allocations likely for middle class: economist
Published Thu, Jan 22, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Singapore
THIS year's Budget will likely target the middle class, with further allocations towards social spending, said Bank of America Merrill Lynch economist Chua Hak Bin on Thursday. INFOGRAPHIC: Increased social spending
He said that this is alongside expectations of a generous "jubilee" Budget on Feb 23, given SG50 celebrations and a possible election this year.
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