Singapore Budget 2024 focuses on economic resilience, sustainable development, and workforce enhancement through initiatives like SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit extension and Enterprise Financing Scheme enhancements, alongside green initiatives and proactive tax reforms.
Singapore Budget 2024: Building Economic Resilience
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr. Lawrence Wong, unveiled the ambitious Budget 2024 on February 16, 2024, focusing on economic resilience and sustainability. With global economic fluctuations and the climate crisis, the Budget strategically addresses rising operational costs and promotes sustainable development to make Singapore a competitive and green economy.
Enhancing Workforce Development
The extension of the SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) until June 2025 shows the government’s commitment to workforce development. Businesses now have more time to utilize the credit for enterprise and workforce transformation programs, emphasizing skills enhancement as a key driver of future growth.
Nurturing Robust Businesses through Enhanced Financing
The Singapore Budget 2024 introduces significant enhancements to the Enterprise Financing Scheme (EFS), increasing the maximum loan quantum for SME Working Capital Loans and maintaining elevated loan quantum for Trade Loans and Project Loans. This emphasizes the critical need for accessible financing to support the growth and sustainability of businesses.
Source : Singapore Budget 2024: A Strategic Blueprint for Business Growth and Sustainability
