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Highlights: Singapore Budget 2025 announcements by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

Budget 2025 is one for the future - tackling immediate challenges, while laying the groundwork for a more resilient tomorrow, says Mr Wong.

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S$800 worth of CDC Vouchers for all Singaporean households and an SG60 package with between S$600 and S$800 SG60 Vouchers for Singaporeans aged 21 and above were announced at the Budget 2025 statement by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 18). He touched on various measures to keep Singapore’s economy competitive and innovative and also announced a new Large Families Scheme to give better support to married couples who have three or more children.

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SINGAPORE: Even as the world faces growing uncertainty, Singapore can draw confidence from how it has confronted similar challenges in the last 60 years, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday (Feb 18).

Against this backdrop, he delivered his fourth Budget statement, but his first as prime minister, announcing measures to address immediate challenges while setting the foundation for greater resilience in the future.

From cash vouchers for families to support for businesses, the range of measures will provide assistance to all Singaporeans, said Mr Wong.

"No one is left behind," the prime minister said.

Source: CNA/ac

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