Channels news on 2017 budget

Here are some news articles and reports from Channel NewsAsia on the 2017 Singapore Budget:

Budget 2017: Key Highlights

• "Singapore Budget 2017: Key highlights" (February 21, 2017) - This article summarizes the key points of the 2017 Singapore Budget, including the introduction of a new carbon pricing scheme, increases in taxes, and measures to support the elderly and low-income households.

Tax Hikes and Carbon Pricing

• "Singapore Budget 2017: Tax hikes and carbon pricing to fund new initiatives" (February 21, 2017) - This article focuses on the tax hikes and carbon pricing scheme introduced in the 2017 Budget, and how they will affect Singaporeans.
• "Singapore's carbon pricing scheme: What you need to know" (February 21, 2017) - This article provides an overview of the carbon pricing scheme, including how it will work and what it means for businesses and individuals.

Support for the Elderly and Low-Income Households

• "Singapore Budget 2017: More support for elderly and low-income households" (February 21, 2017) - This article highlights the measures introduced in the Budget to support the elderly and low-income households, including increases in pension and healthcare subsidies.
• "Budget 2017: More help for low-income families, elderly" (February 21, 2017) - This article provides more details on the measures introduced to support low-income families and the elderly, including the introduction of a new scheme to help low-income families buy their first home.

Economic Growth and Job Creation

• "Singapore Budget 2017: Focus on economic growth, job creation" (February 21, 2017) - This article discusses the Budget's focus on economic growth and job creation, including measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the introduction of a new scheme to encourage entrepreneurship.
• "Budget 2017: More support for SMEs, entrepreneurs" (February 21, 2017) - This article provides more details on the measures introduced to support SMEs and entrepreneurs, including the introduction of a new scheme to provide funding for start-ups.

Reactions and Analysis

• "Singapore Budget 2017: Reactions and analysis" (February 22, 2017) - This article provides reactions and analysis from various stakeholders, including economists, business leaders, and opposition politicians, on the 2017 Budget.
• "Budget 2017: A mixed bag for Singaporeans" (February 22, 2017) - This article provides a balanced analysis of the Budget, highlighting both the positive and negative aspects of the measures introduced.

I hope these articles provide a good overview of the 2017 Singapore Budget and its key highlights!