Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Aug 18)

Published Tue, Aug 18, 2026 · 06:30 PM
    • The deal for the sale of Scotts Square mall, just off Orchard Road, is said to be in the early stages of being worked out, at a price of about S$320 million.
    • The deal for the sale of Scotts Square mall, just off Orchard Road, is said to be in the early stages of being worked out, at a price of about S$320 million. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT

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