Singapore’s new era in 2024: Taylor Swift, leadership transition and a high-profile trial

Singapore’s new era in 2024: Taylor Swift, leadership transition and a high-profile trial

[South China Morning Post] - 12/29/2024

The city state cemented its position as a global entertainment hub even as it grappled with political changes and legal sagas.



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