Budget speech on Feb 18, 3.30pm: Latest news on dedicated micro-site at The Business Times
THE upcoming Budget statement will be delivered by Finance Minister Lawrence Wong at 3.30pm on Feb 18, the Singapore government confirmed on Monday (Feb 7).
The speech - which will be Wong's maiden Budget speech as a Finance Minister - will be carried live on television, radio, and online broadcast channels. Wong was appointed Finance Minister in May last year following a Cabinet reshuffle.
The Business Times readers can already access a dedicated micro-site at bt.sg/budget22 to get the latest coverage and the most up-to-the-minute alerts - including a live blog, breaking news and interactive graphics on Budget Day.
Readers can also sign up on the website to receive specially curated e-mail newsletters featuring the best analyses by BT correspondents and contributors.
The official Budget statement will be available on www.singaporebudget.gov.sg after delivery.
Meanwhile, government feedback unit Reach plans to hold two virtual Budget Conversations to glean the public's views on the Budget.
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Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah, who is also Second Minister for Finance and National Development, will chair the English session on Feb 24.
Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo, who is also Second Minister for Home Affairs, will chair the Mandarin session on Feb 26.
The People's Association and grassroots organisations are also holding post-Budget dialogues, and those interested can register on go.gov.sg/postbudget2022 by Feb 28, 2pm.
Get the latest updates on Budget 2022 here: bt.sg/budget22
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