Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Published Thu, May 18, 2023 · 06:30 PM
    • High temperatures appear to have driven energy demand as well as wholesale electricity prices higher from May 7 to 13.
    • High temperatures appear to have driven energy demand as well as wholesale electricity prices higher from May 7 to 13. PHOTO: BT FILE

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    Tat Hong eyes A$800 million sale of Australian unit in review of strategic options

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    Sembcorp to develop multi-utilities centre on Jurong Island for S$900 million

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    STI ends 0.3% higher as fears over US debt ceiling crisis ease

    SINGAPORE shares finished higher on Thursday (May 18) alongside major regional peers, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as fears abated over the US debt ceiling crisis with talks progressing.

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