Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Apr 29)

    • The estimated accumulated fiscal surplus over the current electoral term is S$14.3 billion or around 1.9% of the gross domestic product, says the analyst.
    • The estimated accumulated fiscal surplus over the current electoral term is S$14.3 billion or around 1.9% of the gross domestic product, says the analyst. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
    Published Tue, Apr 29, 2025 · 06:30 PM — Updated Tue, Apr 29, 2025 · 09:06 PM

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