Economy

DBS marks 6 takeaways in Budget 2025

The group identified segments that will benefit from the budget’s key priorities.

Gov’t eyes new trade flows for energy transition amidst tensions

It will also grow specialised trade expertise in green commodities.

BUDGET 2025: R&D investments critical, but SME access remains uncertain

It also aims to foster the development of new capabilities, supporting industry transformation whilst creating better jobs.

BUDGET 2025: Analyst sees long wait for returns from $5b Changi expansion

The expansion of Changi Airport is a strategic move that will strengthen Singapore’s position as a leading air hub.

BUDGET 2025: Business group voices support to Singapore’s cost relief measures

The group calls the measures ‘thoughtful and well-considered’.

Singaporeans' spending power to increase with new gov’t measures

Grocery retailers are expected to be key beneficiaries.

BUDGET 2025: Big 4 breaks down four key moves

Industry experts from the PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and EY shared their thoughts on Budget 2025.

BUDGET 2025: Tech industry flags practical challenges of digital adoption

There is a need to close the digital skills gap amongst SMEs.

BUDGET 2025: Corporate income tax rebate unveiled; National Productivity Fund boosted $3b

The government is also enhancing the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme.

BUDGET 2025: Gov’t revamping SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit model, grants

Instead of a reimbursement basis, the credit will be more like a digital wallet in the future.

BUDGET 2025: Singapore unveil tax incentives to boost SGX appeal

Tax incentives will be given out to local companies and fund managers who list in the SGX.

BUDGET 2025: S$800 CDC vouchers for households

Families with children aged 12 and younger will get $500 in LifeSG Credit for each child.

Singapore, Saudi Arabia signs MoU’s on improving logistics, supply chain

The two countries will launch a programme to enhance technical and vocational education.