Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Jul 3)

Published Fri, Jul 3, 2026 · 06:45 PM
    • PM Lawrence Wong, speaking with members of the Singapore media on Friday (Jul 3) to wrap up his two-day visit to Timor-Leste, says cooperation between the two sides is “stronger than ever”.
    • PM Lawrence Wong, speaking with members of the Singapore media on Friday (Jul 3) to wrap up his two-day visit to Timor-Leste, says cooperation between the two sides is “stronger than ever”. PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES

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