Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 8)

    • Senior Minister of State Low Yen Ling notes that growing Jurong Island as a base for the energy and chemicals sector remains a key priority for Singapore.
    • Senior Minister of State Low Yen Ling notes that growing Jurong Island as a base for the energy and chemicals sector remains a key priority for Singapore. PHOTO: S&P GLOBAL COMMODITY INSIGHTS
    Published Mon, Sep 8, 2025 · 06:30 PM

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