Budget 2020 rebates and waivers helpful but pressing rental and wage concerns remain, say business operators

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SINGAPORE — Business owners and stakeholders in the food services, retail and tourism industry were thankful for the support measures unveiled during the Budget statement on Tuesday (Feb 18). However, some of them said that the initiatives were still not as targeted and immediate as they had hoped during this crucial period of the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

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