Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Feb 22)

Published Thu, Feb 22, 2024 · 06:30 PM
    • UOB's net profit for the fourth quarter is up 21.8 per cent at S$1.4 billion from S$1.2 billion a year earlier.
    • UOB's net profit for the fourth quarter is up 21.8 per cent at S$1.4 billion from S$1.2 billion a year earlier. PHOTO: BT FILE

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