Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Feb 28)

    • Singapore's approach is to keep public finances healthy, spend within means, and raise revenues to meet new demands, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the Budget debate.
    • Singapore's approach is to keep public finances healthy, spend within means, and raise revenues to meet new demands, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the Budget debate. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATION
    Published Fri, Feb 28, 2025 · 06:30 PM

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