Singapore's fiscal position will worsen more than estimated earlier this year. Hopes of any rebound in jobs creation have been hit by sluggish growth in jobs.
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SUGAR TAX IS FLAWED, WILL END UP FORCING LOW INCOME S’POREANS TO PAY MORE FOR FOOD & DRINKS
Netizens have shared several posts in response to the National Day Rally's focus on Diabetes prevention and the need (or no need) for a sugar tax.
Read More »MINISTRY OF HEALTH MOVES TO CONSIDER SUGAR TAX IN WAR ON DIABETES
The Taskforce is studying a possible "sugar tax" on sweetened drinks, as well as implementing warning labels and advertising restrictions on sweetened beverages. Details are not available about this measure yet as the Taskforce is in the midst of consulting with industry stakeholders.
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