It is often said that facts speak for themselves, but two discussions in Parliament yesterday seemed to suggest this may not always be enough.
The sitting opened with a discussion on the economy and jobs, an abiding concern for Singaporeans, especially in the light of developments such as the United States-China trade tensions and Brexit bringing economic uncertainty.
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