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February 16, 2021
The Government will continue to support workers and businesses, especially those in hard-hit sectors, said DPM Heng Swee Keat.
The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - This year s Budget will be unveiled on Tuesday (Feb 16) as Singapore continues to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic fallout.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat has said that helping workers and firms adapt, innovate and grow will be a key priority for Budget 2021 - his sixth Budget speech.
The Government will also continue to support workers and businesses, especially those in hard-hit sectors, he said.
Last year, the Government set aside a war chest of almost $100 billion - or nearly 20 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) - to cope with the pandemic, with most of the funds used to support businesses and help workers keep their jobs.
The Government will continue to support workers and businesses, especially those in hard-hit sectors, said DPM Heng Swee Keat. - ST FILE
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): As this year s Budget is unveiled at 3pm on Tuesday (Feb 16) Singapore continues to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic fallout.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat has said that helping workers and firms adapt, innovate and grow will be a key priority for Budget 2021 his sixth Budget speech.
The Government will also continue to support workers and businesses, especially those in hard-hit sectors, he said.
Last year, the Government set aside a war chest of almost S$100 billion or nearly 20 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) to cope with the pandemic, with most of the funds used to support businesses and help workers keep their jobs.