SG Budget Conversations

What makes a good Budget? If we were to ask every Singaporean that question, you’re likely to hear a variety of different answers. Jester Koh, Associate Economist, UOB shares his take on whether Budget 2024 provides a silver lining as we brace ourselves for the dark clouds of rising geopolitical tensions, rising cost of living and an ageing population. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Michelle Martin Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our exclusive panel of experts join Indranee Rajah, Minister, Prime Minister's Office & Second Minister for Finance and National Development in breaking down Budget 2024. Expert Panel:  Suan Teck Kin - Head of Research, UOB Ang Yuit - President, ASME (Association of small & medium enterprises) Paulin Straughan - Professor of Sociology, Singapore Management University Ignatius Low - Editor-In-Chief, Lifestyle and Entertainment Media, SPH Media Presented by: Ryan Huang & Michelle Martin Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a $131.4 billion Budget last Friday - the first instalment of the Forward Singapore roadmap. Key shifts from the Forward Singapore roadmap were made concrete in this Budget, with major investments to help mid-career workers upgrade their skills and support those who have been laid off. On this exclusive Post Budget Panel, our panel of experts weigh in.  Panel:  Alvin Liew, Senior Economist, UOB Mark Lee, Singapore Business Federation Council Member, Nominated Member of Parliament & CEO, Sing Lun Holdings Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School Presented by: Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From workers to seniors, individuals to households, Budget 2024 has something for all Singaporeans to cope with cost-of-living pressures. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong on Feb 16 unveiled a suite of support measures to tackle immediate cost-of-living worries for households and businesses, while laying out plans to strengthen economic competitiveness, support young families, and help workers stay relevant. The Evening Runway's Elliot Danker and Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Alvin Liew, Senior Economist, UOB, Terence Ho, Associate Professor in Practice, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University to unpack the goodies from Budget 2024, and find out how it advances the shared national vision.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown has begun to Singapore's 2024 Budget statement, which will be delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament at 3.30pm on February 16. Ahead of that, Jester Koh, Associate Economist, UOB weighs in on the key issues to look out for and what’s on his Budget wishlist.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.