Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Jul 12)

Published Fri, Jul 12, 2024 · 06:30 PM
    • The improved performance has prompted several economists to raise their GDP growth forecasts for Singapore.
    • The improved performance has prompted several economists to raise their GDP growth forecasts for Singapore. PHOTO: BT FILE

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