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

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

22 minutes Posted Nov 28, 2025 at 12:13 am.

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.

Welcome back Darren!

Travelling during the holidays

PM Wong’s working trips

Are Africans the next generation of content creators?

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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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