The arts and culture sector, hit hard by measures to slow the spread of Covid-19, will get a $55 million support package from the Government in a bid to save jobs, as well as encourage groups to improve their skills and go digital.
Arts and culture sector to get $55m boost to save jobs, improve skills and go digital as part of supplementary budget
The Straits Times,
26 March 2020, Singapore
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