THE Business Times is organising a post-Budget dialogue to delve into the latest business-related measures announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also finance minister, and discuss how these measures can help companies navigate market shifts as well as capitalise on emerging trends.
The event, called The Business Times Singapore Budget 2025 Dialogue, will be held on Mar 18 at Sofitel Singapore City Centre, with DBS as the presenting partner. It is timed for after the fortnight-long Budget and Committee of Supply debates in Parliament, during which fuller details of the Budget measures will be released.
Titled “Futureproofing Businesses for Resiliency”, panellists at the discussion will analyse critical Budget measures, and explore how businesses can leverage them for growth and to enhance their competitiveness.
BT deputy news editor Anita Gabriel will moderate a panel discussion, which will include Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Indranee Rajah, and DBS group executive and group head of institutional banking Han Kwee Juan.
Indranee is also second minister for finance – where she is involved in the government’s fiscal policies – and for national development. In the Ministry of National Development, she contributes to formulating housing and development policies. In her PMO portfolio, she supports oversight of the National Population and Talent Division.
Han, who will also be making an opening address at the event, took on the top role in institutional banking at the beginning of 2025. He was previously DBS Singapore’s country head. Han also double-hatted as acting chief information officer between November 2023 and May 2024.
Prior to that, he headed DBS’ strategy and planning team, driving transformation across the banking group.
DBS economist Chua Han Teng will be recapping this year’s Budget at the event. Attendees at the dialogue can also expect a networking session following the panel.
Those interested can register for the event at bt.sg/budgetdialogue2025.
