Straits Trading evaluating use of space as Covid-19 confines people to homes and alters their perception of real estate
It expects near-term impact across its various segments but is confident business will continue to grow in the long run
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THE novel coronavirus has confined people to their homes, radically altering the way people perceive space. This poses a fresh consideration for the team at The Straits Trading Company's real estate investment business, as it remains to be seen how the use of space will change once the pandemic blows over.
This comes as the group expects near-term impact across its various segments, but remains confident that the business will continue to grow in the long run.
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