Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Published Fri, Feb 20, 2026 · 06:30 PM
    • BMW cars at the Singapore Motorshow 2026.
    • BMW cars at the Singapore Motorshow 2026. PHOTO: DERRYN WONG, BT

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