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Budget 2025 leaves no Singaporean behind in 60th year of independence
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In his Budget speech on Feb 18, PM Lawrence Wong unveiled a slew of short-term support alongside longer-term measures for the future.
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SINGAPORE - The Government’s spending plan for Singapore’s 60th year of independence was a “Budget for all Singaporeans” that sought to tackle current concerns while building a strong future for the country.
In his Budget speech on Feb 18, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled a slew of short-term support such as vouchers, income tax rebates and top-ups to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, alongside longer-term measures for the future, such as helping workers retrain for new jobs and securing Singapore’s climate security.
