Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Jul 28)

    • ABSD is a powerful tool that curbs private housing demand and prioritises local first homebuyers.
    • ABSD is a powerful tool that curbs private housing demand and prioritises local first homebuyers. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT
    Published Mon, Jul 28, 2025 · 06:30 PM

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