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Budget 2021: S$30m for EV initiatives; electric cars' road taxes to be adjusted The Additional Registration Fee floor will be lowered to zero for electric cars, from January 2022 to December 2023. #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rm…

Budget 2021: Tax deductions for donations extended; employees urged to volunteer Support will also be extended to Community Chest, which plays a critical role in raising funds for many social service agencies. #SGBudget2…

Budget 2021: S$60m Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund to support technology adoption Urban solutions and sustainability will be a key area under the government's Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025 plan. #SGBudge…

Budget 2021: Petrol duties up 10-15 cents per litre with immediate effect Petrol or petrol-hybrid taxi and private-hire cars will get a S$360 petrol duty rebate, paid out over four months. #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rWD

Budget 2021: Wage Credit Scheme, Capability Transfer Programme extended The Wage Credit Scheme will be extended for a year, at a co-funding level of 15%, to support wage increments to retain or draw in locals. #SGBudget2…

Budget 2021: More help for older workers and low-wage employees, families 'Children under seven with developmental needs can benefit from a differentiated approach to help them learn better.' #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rWB

Budget 2021: S$900 million Household Support Package to give short-term relief About 950,000 eligible Singaporean households in Housing Board flats will receive an additional 50% GST Voucher U-Save special payment. #SGBu…

Budget 2021: New scheme to transform value chains This will start with the built environment sector. #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rWx

Budget 2021: Salaries for nurses, other healthcare workers to go up This will apply to workers across public healthcare institutions and publicly-funded community hospitals as well as long-term care service providers. #S…

Budget 2021: S$5.4 billion to extend Jobs Growth Incentive, SGUnited measures The aim for this year is to support the hiring of 200,000 locals and provide up to 35,000 traineeship and training opportunities. bt.sg/4rWk

Budget 2021: New Local Enterprises Funding Platform to have S$1b available for investments Changes in the global economic landscape and financial markets have made it harder for large local enterprises (LLEs) to attract…

Budget 2021: Mature firms to get co-funding for adoption of digital solutions and tech The chief technology officer or CTO-as-a-Service initiative will help firms identify and adopt digital solutions. #SGBudget2021 bt.sg…

Budget 2021: Venture Debt programme for high-growth enterprises to be extended and enhanced The extension of the scheme is part of the government's plan to catalyse the flow of capital and bridget market gaps. #SGBudget2…

Budget 2021: New launchpad for innovative ventures; help for global tie-ups 'This is especially useful for larger businesses which want to rekindle a startup mindset within their organisations.' #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rP7

Budget 2021: Singapore to invest in on-arrival and biosafety systems to maintain position as key aviation hub 'Airports will be differentiated by their capabilities in securing public health and enabling safe travel.' #S…

Budget 2021: S$24b for firms, workers to start next phase of transformation This year's Budget focuses on accelerating structural adaptations. #SGBudget2021 bt.sg/4rPx

Budget 2021: Aviation, land transport, arts & culture, sports sectors to get more targeted support 'I expect the aviation sector to use this lull to sustain and upgrade its capabilities, and to prepare for the recovery.'…

Budget 2021: S$11b set aside for new Covid-19 Resilience Package A little under half of the Covid-19 Resilience Package - or S$4.8 billion - will go towards towards the first prong of safeguarding the health of Singapore…

The Singapore Budget will be delivered today by Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat at 3pm. We’ll be live tweeting the speech as it unfolds. #SGBudget2021 Follow all our updates at bt.sg/budget21

Five things to watch for at Budget 2021 INFOGRAPHIC: bt.sg/4rAR Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat is presenting the 2021 Budget Statement at 3pm today. Mr Heng is likely to offer continued support during the Covid-19…

PODCAST: In this week's episode we look at strategies for achieving passive income and wealth growth amid Covid-19 and the post-pandemic recovery. BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Luke Lim, managing director at Philli…

VIDEO: The Business Times, in partnership with SGX and FTSE Russell, discusses what's in store for the market for 2021, and what the key investment themes are. bt.sg/4riw

Brokers' take: Analysts positive on Lendlease Reit on expectations of domestic recovery Though CGS-CIMB analysts foresee rental pressures in the short term, they are optimistic that annual rental escalations at 313@Somer…

Challenger's blowout FY2020 earnings a cautionary tale about big fiscal initiatives The company's stronger profitability, fuelled by Covid-19 subsidies, underscores why it's time for a fiscal pullback. #mark2market bt.sg…

DINING OUT: Promising debut by Sommer Lewis Barker hits the ground running in his first outing as head chef. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4rxL

Weekend Interview: Keeping heritage alive Art patron Jacelyn Lai looks back on past CNY celebrations and how her grandfather inspired her passion for Chinese and Asian heritage. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4rx6

DESIGN: Decorating for luck For this family, the Chinese New Year celebrations are about keeping traditions alive. #BTLifestyle bt.sg/4rxu