Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Published Wed, Apr 12, 2023 · 06:30 PM
    • MAS will continue to focus on ensuring medium-term price stability as the basis for sustained economic growth.
    • MAS will continue to focus on ensuring medium-term price stability as the basis for sustained economic growth. PHOTO: BT FILE

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