'Cannot play hide and seek': Minister's warning over haze sends Singapore agricultural stocks lower
Singapore Senior Minister Shanmugam said the Singapore Exchange had questioned seven firms about their operations and possible links to the haze.
CNBC reports: Singapore Senior Minister Shanmugam said the Singapore Exchange had questioned seven firms about their operations and possible links to the haze.
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