Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Published Thu, Jul 27, 2023 · 06:30 PM
    • Total employment – excluding migrant domestic workers – has risen by 23,700 in Q2.
    • Total employment – excluding migrant domestic workers – has risen by 23,700 in Q2. PHOTO: BT FILE

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    Demand for industrial space remains healthy; prices, rents continue growth in Q2: JTC

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