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Singapore, African firms seal deals, eye new markets at business forum

Africa's untapped potential as an emerging market proves a draw for firms

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Annabeth Leow

Annabeth Leow

Published Tue, Aug 28, 2018 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    INLAND African nations are markets ripe for pre-fabricated infrastructure, according to a Singapore company that churns out such buildings.

    Raymond Wong, general manager of Well & Able Holdings, hopes to bring the construction firm into landlocked areas and even move manufacturing operations overseas to Africa.

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