Economic Performance In 1998
Outlook For 1999
Global Financial Market Volatility
Health of the US Economy
Economic Recovery in Japan
Socio-Political Developments in the Region
Managing The Crisis
Cut Business Costs
Ensure Access to Working Capital
Market Diversification
Investment Promotion
Capabilities Building
Conclusion
Expenditure Policy
FY99 Expenditure Estimates
Operating Expenditure
Development Expenditure
Tax Changes For Companies
Corporate Tax Rebate
Tax Incentives to Promote the Bond Market
Tax Exemption on Income Earned by Primary Dealers in Singapore Government Securities (SGS) from Trading in SGS
Tax Exemption Scheme for Syndicated Facilities
Tax Incentive to Promote Boutique Fund Management
Tax Deduction for General Provisions Made by Finance Companies
Tax Exemption for Global OHQs
Approved Contract Manufacturer and Trader (ACMT) Scheme
Waiver of GST for Goods Removed from Bonded Warehouse
Extension of Tax Incentive for Exhibition Organisers to Cover International Conferences
Tax Exemption for Floating Production Storage Offloading Vessel and Floating Storage Offloading Vessel
Extension of One-Year Accelerated Depreciation Allowance Scheme to Replacement of Diesel-Driven Vehicles
Tax Changes For Individuals
Personal Tax Rebate
Special Rebate on Town Council Service and Conservancy Charges
Extension of GST-Related Offsets and Rebates for Two Years
Offset Package for Utilities Rates Revision
Tax Deduction of Certain Educational Expenses for Individuals
Other Tax Changes
Property Tax Rebate
Stamp Duty For Contract Notes