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Singapore's tax revenue up 9.4pct to S$97.3bil

SINGAPORE: Singapore collected S$97.3 billion (S$1=RM3.19) in tax revenue for financial year (FY) 2025/2026, up by 9.4 per cent compared with the preceding year amid stronger economic activity and consumer spending, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) said.

Singapore's tax revenue up 9.4pct to S$97.3bil

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