No major tax changes but fiscal prudence reiterated

Published Wed, Feb 17, 2021 · 05:50 AM

Singapore

SOME observers had hoped to see more tax reforms and benefits in this year's Budget, but were disappointed that these did not materialise.

However, others whom The Business Times (BT) spoke to, welcomed the more targeted plans shared by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat after last year's sizeable draw on the country's past reserves.

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No major tax changes but fiscal prudence reiterated

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Biden now calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ along with China, Russia

Japanese companies struggle with yen’s continued weakness

Australia’s March goods trade surplus narrows to more than 3-year low

Hong Kong holds rate as Fed signals inflation concerns

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South Korea’s factory activity shrinks in April, but optimism about outlook ticks up

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