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Can Singapore be the ‘natural choice’ to bridge Asean and Central Asia?

Singapore is positioning itself as a bridge between Central Asia and Asean, as both regions increasingly look to each other amid growing disruption to global trade and intensifying superpower rivalry. The political appetite exists, but analysts say trade benefits will still hinge on overcoming obstacles such as geography and a lack of connectivity. Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong…

Can Singapore be the ‘natural choice’ to bridge Asean and Central Asia?

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Uber Pulls out of Nigeria

Ride-hailing company, Uber, has shut down its operations in Nigeria. In a statement, the company, which came into Nigeria in 2014, said its exit is effective from September 2, 2026.

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