Singapore wants to host more mega-events in 2025, boosting regional growth, amid neighbour envy

Singapore wants to host more mega-events in 2025, boosting regional growth, amid neighbour envy

[South China Morning Post] - 01/2/2025

Singapore’s rise as a concert hub, highlighted by Taylor Swift’s shows, has sparked envy from neighbours. But, experts argue, it could encourage tourism growth.



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