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KPMG calls for Smart Nation measures

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Janice Heng

Janice Heng

Published Wed, Jan 16, 2019 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    BUDGET 2019 should help Singapore realise its Smart Nation vision, said KPMG on Wednesday, recommending moves in financial services, real estate, healthcare and life sciences, consumer retail and technology, as well as cybersecurity.

    These five sectors "hold the greatest potential to turn Singapore's Smart Nation vision into reality", said Tay Hong Beng, head of tax at KPMG in Singapore.

    KPMGSingapore Budget 2019

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