Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Mar 17)

Published Tue, Mar 17, 2026 · 06:45 PM
    • A view of the plots of land near Singapore Botanic Gardens that were part of the land swop deal.
    • A view of the plots of land near Singapore Botanic Gardens that were part of the land swop deal. PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES

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