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THE SINGAPORE BUSINESS FEDERATION

Find SBF in the News and insights by SBF leaders on topics that impact the business community.

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Jan 2024

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11

Jan 2024
SBF in the News
KPMG and SBF outlines Budget 2024 wishlist

SBF and KPMG Singapore have proposed a '3E framework' in their joint Budget 2024 proposal to secure Singapore's enduring prosperity amid global uncertainties. 

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Jan 2024

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Jan 2024
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Enterprises eagerly anticipate the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone as a launchpad for overseas expansion

Singapore companies are optimistic about the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone's economic potential, seeing it as a platform for expanding into international markets. Companies like Aztech Global and Agrocorp International are looking at the zone's potential opportunities. 

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Jan 2024

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Jan 2024
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Local businesses hope for help in upcoming Budget, as rising manpower costs pose challenges to growth

According to the SBF National Business Survey 2023/2024, only 25% of respondents are confident in Singapore's economic improvement, down from 41% in the previous year.

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Jan 2024

Tuesday

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Jan 2024
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New tax incentives to woo firms on Budget wish list of SBF, KPMG

SBF and KPMG jointly proposed measures for Budget 2024 to sustain Singapore's position as a business hub and enhance company productivity and competitiveness.

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Jan 2024

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Jan 2024
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Singapore companies to invest $5 billion in India’s Tamil Nadu state

 Singapore companies will invest $5 billion in several areas, including infrastructure, technology, sustainability and data centres, in Tamil Nadu, expanding the Republic’s presence in the southern Indian state.

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Jan 2024

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Jan 2024
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How to put your salary increment to good use

Despite economic uncertainty from geopolitical issues, Singaporean employees are likely to receive a four percent salary increase in 2024. An SBF study reveals that 64 percent of SMEs and large companies plan a six percent wage hike to counter four percent inflation.

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