Singapore Budget 2022
Budget 2022 tax changes will help plug revenue-spending gap in FY2026-30: MOF
If there are new policy moves, even more revenue may be needed in the medium term, said MOF
Carbon tax hike a 'strong signal' Singapore is serious about green targets: Tan See Leng
SINGAPORE'S carbon tax rate hike sends a strong signal to the world that the Republic "means business" about reaching its ambitious climate goal of achieving net zero emissions by or around the middle...
Economists not ruling out further government support if inflation persists; GST hike likely to stay
SINGAPORE’S inflation appears on track to peak in the third quarter, but economists told The Business Times that further government support should not be ruled out if prices continue to stay elevated ...
Singapore to release S$1.5b support package as energy prices stay high
SINGAPORE is committing S$1.5 billion on inflation relief for businesses and households, as global prices climb faster than earlier projected and are likely to stay high.
President Halimah approves draw of S$6b from past reserves to fund Singapore's Covid-19 expenditure
PRESIDENT Halimah Yacob has given her formal approval for the government to draw S$6 billion from the past reserves to fund a "multi-pronged approach" to continue to support Singapore's Covid-19 publi...
Support in Budget 2022 anticipated Ukraine fallout: Wong
The finance minister adds that the government has put in a lot more resources and funding to help households cope with the possibility of rising prices
Building for a post-pandemic future
The following is an edited excerpt of the roundtable.
Crucial to strengthen social compact after toll of pandemic years
Singapore focuses on both fair and efficient tax collection, and spending for progressive, value-for-money outcomes, says minister.
Carbon tax may cause short-term loss, but most firms share net-zero goals
As companies are already applying their own internal carbon prices and are aligned on decarbonisation, the carbon tax should not have too much of an impact on Singapore's competitiveness, says Finance...
