Singaporeans earned higher incomes in 2019 and wealth inequality dipped


For the first time in five years, 2019 shows Singapore's Gini coefficient dipping below 0.4.- ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Even as Singapore wrestles with the fallout from Covid-19, the Government has managed to boost incomes and reduce wealth inequality, while making sure necessities such as housing and healthcare remain affordable.

Singapore also continues to be business-friendly and internationally competitive.

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