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Published Thu, Mar 7, 2024 · 05:00 AM
    • In her previous global tour in 2015, Taylor Swift had planned to visit both Singapore and Thailand, but her Bangkok show was cancelled.
    • In her previous global tour in 2015, Taylor Swift had planned to visit both Singapore and Thailand, but her Bangkok show was cancelled. PHOTO: DESMOND WEE, ST

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    TAYLOR Swift mania has hit our shores, but not everyone is enchanted. Politicians from neighbouring countries have voiced their unhappiness about a grant to the pop star in exchange for Singapore being the only regional stop in her sold-out Eras Tour.

    It is understandable that South-east Asian politicians are unhappy – Swift’s six shows will benefit Singapore with no obvious spin-off benefits for their economies.

    Legions of South-east Asian fans have flocked to the city-state for the concerts, and economists have estimated that the visitor arrivals could spur Singapore’s economy by up to S$500 million.

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