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Lawrence Wong to make first ever visit by Singapore PM to Timor-Leste from July 2 to 3

PM Lawrence Wong’s visit reciprocates Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao’s visit to Singapore in July 2025.

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Early estimates released on July 1 showed that HDB resale prices fell by 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2026.

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