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Economists expect smaller but more calibrated Budget in 2021

Next round of support is seen targeted at sectors that continue to need help in pandemic-led recession; continued assistance for lower-income group is also hoped for
By Sharon See
The Business Times
Economists expect smaller but more calibrated Budget in 2021
As Singapore enters Phase 3 of its economic reopening, and with official growth forecast for 2021 coming in at 4 to 6%, economists believe the Jobs Support Scheme may not be extended beyond March.
31 Dec 2020 - 05:50

Singapore

BUDGET 2021 is likely to remain expansionary as Singapore's economy moves into the next phase of recovery from its worst-ever recession, although the scale of support is likely to be smaller than that of this year's, according to economists.

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