Singapore budget surplus: poor ‘fiscal marksmanship’ or prudent forecast?MPs have questioned whether the GST rise was necessary after the government projected a US$12 billion surplus in the current financial year.
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-02-26 21:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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MPs have questioned whether the GST rise was necessary after the government projected a US$12 billion surplus in the current financial year
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