# #830 Sgeans flock to Japan but is Africa the new place to go?

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Podcast: [Plan B](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plan-b-6331751)
Published: 2025-11-28T00:13:27+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muhddzar6/episodes/830-Sgeans-flock-to-Japan-but-is-Africa-the-new-place-to-go-e3bj06g
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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

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