There will be live television and radio coverage of the Budget statement. A link to a live webcast of the delivery will be available on the Singapore Budget website.
Key announcements from the Budget statement will be updated on the Ministry of Finance's social media platforms and readers can get live updates on The Straits Times' website.
The complete Budget statement will be available on the Singapore Budget website after it has been delivered, said the Finance Ministry on Dec 27.
The cost of living and job security are among concerns that will likely be addressed in PM Wong's first Budget as prime minister.
This story is from the December 28, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.
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