Taylor-made: South-East Asian countries stung by Taylor Swift tour snub are shaking it off with new funds, new rules

Big draw: Swift performing on stage during a concert as part of her Eras Tour in Sydney on Friday. — AFP

THE “Swiftonomics” is clear: Taylor Swift’s sold-out stadium Eras Tour concerts have already injected billions in spillover economic benefits into its tour stops so far – and countries in South-East Asia are eager to start luring such superstar acts to amp up tourism and consumer spending on their home ground.

But experts say big money- making acts like Swift are more likely to perform in venues where they can get the best deal for their shows.