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Singapore's Expansionary Budget offers Goodies For All

Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank

19-Feb-25 07:45

Singapore's Expansionary Budget offers Goodies For All

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered the country’s expansionary Budget for 2025 amounting to about SGD$ 143 billion dollars, constituting almost 19% of GDP with a nod towards alleviating cost of living pressures whilst making the city state a centre for new ventures. But are these measures enough to help Singapore navigate the choppy waters that is 2025? Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank tells us her perspective.

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