Lawrence Wong
Gov’t to provide support to adult education, ITE grads to address socioeconomic challenges
Strengthening the SkillsFuture programme is a crucial part of it.
Gov’t to provide support to adult education, ITE grads to address socioeconomic challenges
Strengthening the SkillsFuture programme is a crucial part of it.
‘Partnerships’ key in Singapore’s industrialisation drive: DPM Wong
Wong hopes international firms see Singapore as a “home away from home.”
DPM Wong vows government will always be ‘pro-growth’ in economy
Economic competitiveness is one of the key phases in Singapore.
Singapore will protect workers, not jobs – DPM Wong
Wong says protecting jobs will hold back the “process of innovation.”
Budget 2023: Which sectors will be the hardest hit by the 2023 budget measures?
Real estate sector will be mildly hit whilst global firms may expect problems from corporate tax.
LIVE UPDATES: Singapore Budget 2023
Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said the budget will be about “Moving Forward in a New Era.”
Wong says SG had plans to tighten rules on crypto even before FTX bankruptcy
Singapore is open to digital innovation but not crypto speculation.
Singapore underscores resilience but cautious amidst decoupling issues: Wong
The deputy prime minister said they encourage better diversification.
How will SG implement the hydrogen strategy for net zero 2050 target? Wong explains
The market will study using ammonia for power generation.
Gov’t seeks to create 3,000 financial sector jobs a year
This is under the Financial Services Industry Transformation Map 2025.
Two-thirds of businesses involved in corporate giving: Wong
This will build trust and unity in the society.
Target employment rate for persons with disabilities up 40%: Wong
In 2021, the employment rate for the group rose by two percentage points.
Singapore’s wealthiest may be taxed more: DPM Wong
The government is gearing up to help lower-income households deal with inflation, reports Bloomberg.
Gov’t to push through with GST increase despite rising inflation
The GST will be increased from 7% to 8% on 1 January 2023, and to 9% on 1 January 2024.
Meet the leaders of Forward Singapore
Several ministers will help review and refresh the market’s social compact.
Gov’t wants full support of businesses, unionists in ‘Forward Singapore’
Forward Singapore seeks to refresh the country’s social compact.
Inflation prompts gov’t to provide $1.5b support package for vulnerable groups, businesses
Individuals and households will get a goods and services tax voucher (GSTV) of up to $300 cash.
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