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The Wealthy Look for Havens like Singapore in Chaotic World

Singapore cuts red tape and offers tax perks that make the wealthy feel right at home.

“Ten Square,” a building and luxury-car vending machine in Singapore, reflects how Singapore is attracting ultra-wealthy individual.Photographer: Edwin Koo/BloombergPhotographer: Edwin Koo/Bloomberg

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By Rthvika Suvarna, Claire Jiao, and Mark Cudmore

April 18, 2026 at 12:57 AM UTC

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