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US$1 trillion airport splurge puts S'pore, HK on notice

About half of that is going to upgrading or building new airports in Asia as race between global hubs heats up

Published Thu, Jul 27, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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FOR decades, Singapore and Hong Kong have reigned supreme - as key transit points connecting travellers in Asia to and from the rest of the world.

But now, a US$1 trillion global airport spree is threatening the status quo. About half that money is due to be spent on upgrading or building new airports in Asia, the Sydney-based CAPA Centre for Aviation estimates.

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