S’pore-HK rivalry ‘hyped up’, makes for better headlines but each city has its strengths: Shanmugam


Singapore is a gateway for international capital to Asia, said Shanmugam. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Pitting Singapore and Hong Kong against each other makes for better headlines, but it is simplistic talk that is “rather hyped up” as both cities have their own strengths.

With economies that are closely intertwined, Singapore and Hong Kong benefit from each other growing and bringing vibrancy to this entire region, said Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam.

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