Significance of Budget 2017

Assoc Prof Tan Khee Giap, Co-Director of the Asia Competitiveness Institute at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS and Dr Wang Peng, Research Fellow also from the Institute opined that this year's Budget can be seen as a three-pronged approach by the Government to meet short term demands to relieve pressure and difficulties faced by Singapore, and to remain adaptable and competitive. It also highlights the Government's commitment to build a more caring and inclusive society.

• Lianhe Zaobao, 21 February 2017, p13