Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Aug 19)

    • The deal with Thailand comes slightly over a month after a Singapore official said that the city-state is aiming to finalise its first transfer agreement with a South-east Asian country by the end of this year.
    • The deal with Thailand comes slightly over a month after a Singapore official said that the city-state is aiming to finalise its first transfer agreement with a South-east Asian country by the end of this year. PHOTO: SINGAPORE BUSINESS FEDERATION
    Published Tue, Aug 19, 2025 · 06:30 PM

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