Taylor Swift made headlines at an Asian summit as Singapore’s leader defended their exclusive concert deal, potentially stirring up some bad blood with neighboring countries.
Singapore, part of ASEAN, hosted a summit focusing on Myanmar’s crisis and South China Sea conflicts. However, PM Lee Hsien Loong faced questions about their deal with Swift, which limits her tour to Singapore in March.
The deal includes incentives for Swift, but its cost and potential fallout with neighboring countries remain undisclosed. Despite criticisms, Lee emphasized the success of the arrangement.
Thailand's PM raised concerns about the deal, claiming Singapore subsidized the concert with conditions. However, Thailand views it as a learning opportunity to attract international events.
While Australia, hosting the summit, has not disclosed its deal with Swift, it is believed to be mutually beneficial. Questions at the summit also touched on South China Sea tensions, Gaza crisis, and China's potential participation in a regional free trade pact.
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