Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 12)

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Published Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 06:45 PM
    • Singapore Airlines will commemorate its 80th anniversary in May 2027.
    • Singapore Airlines will commemorate its 80th anniversary in May 2027. PHOTO: BT FILE

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    CDL shares hit one-year low after warning of ‘significantly weaker’ H2 performance

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    StarHub Q3 profit falls 82.4% to S$3.9 million amid high operating leverage, depreciation

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