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#830 Sgeans flock to Japan but is Africa the new place to go?
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- Plan B
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- Nov 28, 2025
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- 1359
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Summary
Everyone’s travelling this year-end, especially to Japan, where the yen has plunged to about ¥120 for S$1. But while Singaporeans are chasing cheap flights and exchange rates, PM Wong is on the move for a different reason. His recent trip to South Africa and the announcement of Singapore’s 1st East African embassy in Ethiopia may seem unexpected but they hint at something bigger: Singapore is quietly deepening its footprint and ties across Africa. (0:33) Welcome back Darren! (07:34) Travelling during the holidays (10:57) PM Wong’s working trips (16:30) Are Africans the next generation of content creators? (19:05) Future trips