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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (Photo: Ministry of Communications and Information)
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Gabrielle Andres
31 Dec 2021 06:00PM (Updated: 31 Dec 2021 06:08PM)
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SINGAPORE: The year 2022 will be a “time of transition” as the economy steadily recovers and Singapore reconnects with the rest of the world, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in his New Year message on Friday (Dec 31).
Expecting the gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 3 to 5 per cent next year, Mr Lee said Singapore’s economy “should grow in step with global economic recovery”, barring fresh disruptions.
“We will progressively phase out emergency support measures as businesses revive, though a few sectors will take longer,” he added.
“We will safely expand cross‐border travel and reconnect with the rest of the world, Omicron permitting.
“We will also press on to bring in much needed migrant workers, and ensure international talents feel welcome and are able to complement Singaporeans.”
The Government is “planning ahead to achieve longer-term goals”, he added.
For instance, it will press on with industry transformation efforts to enhance existing strengths, and help companies restructure and workers upgrade their skills.
To keep workers productive and employable throughout their careers, it will keep investing in them together with businesses and the labour movement.
In addition, it will seek out new growth areas, including in the digital and green economies, building on current Smart Nation efforts and the Singapore Green Plan 2030.
2022 a ‘time of transition’ for Singapore, with economic recovery and expansion of travel expected: PM Lee
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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (Photo: Ministry of Communications and Information)
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Gabrielle Andres
31 Dec 2021 06:00PM (Updated: 31 Dec 2021 06:08PM)
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SINGAPORE: The year 2022 will be a “time of transition” as the economy steadily recovers and Singapore reconnects with the rest of the world, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in his New Year message on Friday (Dec 31).
Expecting the gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 3 to 5 per cent next year, Mr Lee said Singapore’s economy “should grow in step with global economic recovery”, barring fresh disruptions.
“We will progressively phase out emergency support measures as businesses revive, though a few sectors will take longer,” he added.
“We will safely expand cross‐border travel and reconnect with the rest of the world, Omicron permitting.
“We will also press on to bring in much needed migrant workers, and ensure international talents feel welcome and are able to complement Singaporeans.”
The Government is “planning ahead to achieve longer-term goals”, he added.
For instance, it will press on with industry transformation efforts to enhance existing strengths, and help companies restructure and workers upgrade their skills.
To keep workers productive and employable throughout their careers, it will keep investing in them together with businesses and the labour movement.
In addition, it will seek out new growth areas, including in the digital and green economies, building on current Smart Nation efforts and the Singapore Green Plan 2030.