Budget 2024: $100m for the arts; $20m for fund that matches donations to TeamSG athletes

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has unveiled a $131-billion Budget aimed at providing assurances over cost of living concerns, while keeping an eye on longer-term challenges. The government will also invest in other areas that boost Singaporeans' sense of pride and unity. All national servicemen -- past and present -- will receive $200 in LifeSG credits. The arts will get $100 million to boost Singapore's shared culture. In sports, a fund to match donations to Team Singapore athletes will get $20 million more. It will also now cover athletes in emerging sports. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia