Singapore to pump RM1.06bil into tourism as part of broader economic plan


International visitor arrivals are expected to reach between 15 million and 16 million visitors in 2024. - ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore’s tourism industry will receive a S$300 million(RM1.06 billion) boost as part of a plan to grow the local economy and reinforce its global business-hub status.

The injection into the country’s Tourism Development Fund, announced by Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan in Parliament on March 1, will help to develop and market new products and experiences and support local businesses in developing new intellectual properties.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Singapore , Big Plans , Tourism Push

Next In Aseanplus News

PM welcomes IMF's latest assessment of Malaysia’s economic performance
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Dec 19, 2025)
China’s jobless rate for young people eases to 16.9% as graduates settle for less
Singapore's AGC issues warning to WP leader Pritam Singh and Mediacorp for contempt of court
Collapse of eFishery haunts Indonesia’s startup scene
Paris court rejects French government request to suspend Shein's website for 3 months
Thailand's 2025: Border crisis and natural disasters test governance ahead of election
Govt urged not to slash allowance of medical officers transferred to Sabah, Sarawak
Rising and to rise even further - Vietnam's e-commerce market size estimated at a whopping US$31bil in 2025
Melaka police detain 15 foreigners over human trafficking

Others Also Read