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Budget Speech 2008

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		Economic Performance 2007

		Fiscal Position in 2007

		Economic Outlook for 2008


		Global Outlook


		Inflation in Singapore


		Our Strategies


		Budget 2008 Key Thrusts


		Nurturing Every Skill and Talent

		-	Tertiary Education
		-	Continuing Education and Training (CET)


		Making Innovation Pervasive

		-	Investing in World Class R&D Capabilities
		-	Pushing for Commercialisation of Research
		-	Incentivising Enterprise and Innovation
		-	Catalysing Innovation in Public Services


		Enhancing Business Competitiveness

		-	Office Space Constraints
		-	Tax Competitiveness


		Individual Taxes

		-	Estate Duty
		-	Personal Income Tax
		-	Miscellaneous Tax Changes


		Enhancing Financial Security in Retirement

		-	Voluntary Savings
		-	LIFE Bonus


		Helping Singaporeans Meet Healthcare Needs


		Taking Care of the Vulnerable


		Surplus Sharing


		FY2008 Budget Position


		Going Forward with Strength


		ANNEX A:	Enhancements to Financial Assistance for Tertiary Education

		ANNEX B-1:	Tax Change to Encourage Continual Upgrading

		ANNEX B-2:	Research and Development (R&D) Tax Measures

		ANNEX B-3:	Enhancing Business Competitiveness

		ANNEX B-4:	Estate Duty

		ANNEX B-5:	Special Tax and Liquor Duties

		ANNEX B-6:	Other Tax Changes

		ANNEX C:	LIFE Bonus (L-Bonus)

		ANNEX D:	Budget for FY2007 and FY2008