Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Jan 6)

    • By sector, real estate led in proceeds raised, up 42.7% at US$3.2 billion, boosted by capital raising from real estate investment trusts.
    • By sector, real estate led in proceeds raised, up 42.7% at US$3.2 billion, boosted by capital raising from real estate investment trusts. PHOTO: TAY CHU YI, BT
    Published Tue, Jan 6, 2026 · 06:11 PM

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