SINGAPORE: Welcome to our live blog covering this year’s Budget statement.
Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat is delivering the 2018 Budget statement in Parliament at 3.30pm on Monday (Feb 19).
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the highlights of #SGBudget2018 or catch his speech live on Channel NewsAsia, 938Now, channelnewsasia.com and todayonline.com.
Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates on this live blog.
3.08pm: Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat arrives
Mr Heng waves as he arrives at Parliament House, holding the traditional briefcase.
Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat arrives in Parliament to deliver Budget 2018. (Photo: Gaya Chandramohan)
2.36pm: Where you can tune in for Budget 2018 coverage
Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will be delivering this year’s Budget in about an hour.
Mediacorp will broadcast the 2018 Budget statement live on Channel NewsAsia, 938Now, channelnewsasia.com, Channel NewsAsia Facebook and Toggle.
You can also go to Channelnewsasia.com’s Budget 2018 site for all the latest stories.
Channel NewsAsia’s Facebook page will also carry Mr Heng’s speech live.
2pm: What can you expect from Budget 2018?
This year’s Budget could provide more clarity on tax hikes as the Government strikes a balance between rising spending on social needs and fiscal sustainability.
A bumper Budget surplus is also expected on the back of stronger economic growth.
Channel NewsAsia’s Tang See Kit takes a look at five issues that could be in the spotlight for Budget 2018.
