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news Scmp World 2026-06-22

Southeast Asia's Malls Thrive Amidst Global Retail Decline

Contrary to a global retail downturn, Southeast Asia's shopping malls are reportedly thriving. This contrasts sharply with the US market, which has seen a significant decline in new mall construction.

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