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ST: Middle-income group cheers Tharman’s budget

After TRE published a story yesterday ('Middle-income group on budget: More can be done', 24 Feb) about Singaporeans in the ‘sandwiched class’ felt more can be done for the middle-income group, ST published a story today (25 Feb) saying that the budget measures announced by DPM Tharman on Monday (23 Feb) were "welcomed"...

Petrol pump prices go up across the board

DPM Tharman Petrol pump prices went up across the board yesterday (24 Feb). The media reported the following increases at the various petrol stations: Shell’s pump prices rose between 18 to 25 cents per litre, which is above the 15- to 20 cent-hike in duty rates SPC and Esso raised prices by 16 to 21 cents per litre Caltex’s...

COE revenue collections to hit $5.1 billion this FY

Yesterday (23 Feb), DPM and Finance Minister Tharman released the government budget for FY2015. In its analysis of revenue and expenditure statement [Link], it stated that the FY2014 Operating Revenue has been revised upwards by $1.8 billion (or 3.1%) to $61.4 billion. "This increase is mainly due to higher-than-expected collections...