SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A range of initiatives, including vouchers for families and extended wage subsidies for sectors hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, were announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Tuesday (Feb 16).
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.
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