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UK Tightens Borders, Asian Stocks Hit Records as Singapore Debates Surplus

UK Tightens Borders, Asian Stocks Hit Records as Singapore Debates Surplus

Season 2 Episode 174 Published 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Headline news for February 25, 2026: Britain tightens border entry rules, President Trump’s 10 per cent tariffs take effect, Asian inflation and equity markets surge, and Singapore’s S$15.1 billion Budget surplus sparks debate over fiscal prudence versus spending.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Howie Lim 

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities

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