Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Published Wed, Jan 16, 2019 · 10:30 AM

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    Sultan Plaza owners launch en bloc with S$380m reserve price

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    Newton Lodge up for collective sale with S$44m lowest price

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    SINGAPORE stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with the Straits Times Index up 0.52 per cent or 16.81 points to 3,229.11.

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