Daily Briefing: All Parliament seats contested; Largest ASEAN firms drowning in debt

And 10 money questions after National Day.

When Singaporeans head to the polls on Sept. 11, voters in every district will have at least two political parties to choose from for the first time since the founding of the modern city-state 50 years ago. Read more here.

Southeast Asia’s biggest companies have increased debt sixfold since the regional financial crisis, stoking concern over default risks as investors draw parallels with the 1998 meltdown. Find out more here.

Policymakers unveiled generous benefits during the National Day Rally, but several questions have cropped up in light of the new schemes. Read more here.

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