Singapore and Philippines clash over Taylor Swift

2024-02-29 10:25:00

Philippine MP It is unacceptable that Singapore has set conditions for Taylor Swift to hold a concert in Singapore, the only one in Southeast Asia. They blamed it on not being a good thing that the neighbors did. And it also affects diplomatic relations.

“This is not a nice thing that neighbors do.”

These are the words of Philippine Sen. Joey Salceda. that criticized Singapore in the case “Make a monopoly agreement” with Taylor Swift American superstar singer and songwriter. That made her concert “The Eras Tour” in Southeast Asia Held in Singapore only.

MP Salceda, who is an economist and Chairman of the House of Representatives’ committee overseeing bills that generate income. has called on the Philippine Ministry of Foreign Affairs to officially protest the caseSingapore’s government spends money to attract Swift to hold concerts With conditions prohibiting it from being held anywhere else in Southeast Asia. The concert tickets were already completely sold out. He said Singapore’s actions also endangered diplomatic relations with the Philippines.

Swift’s followers, known as “Swifties”, were displeased following Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister of Thailand, Revealed on February 16 that World concert promoter “Anschutz Entertainment Group” (Anschutz Entertainment Group) told him that The Singapore government has provided US$3 million in support. For each of Swift’s concerts with conditions not to be held elsewhere in the region

Singapore Tourism Board and Ministry of Culture Community and youth has admitted that Swift’s concert was actually sponsored by the government. But he did not reveal how much money was spent.

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