This is one of the reasons why we need to have high caliber people in our government and be paid fairly. I am sure people like him can make more money in the private sectors.
With the Taylor Swift related events popping up around Singapore these few days, it will be more than just a concert for her fans but a whole experience. I am not a Swiftie, but even I can see why they will be excited.
Kudos to Mr. Edwin, STB and the team for a job well done. I believe this strategy demonstrates excellent negotiation and execution skills. Impressive work!
Appreciate to hear how our minister mindset is firmly set on the interest for Singapore and Singaporean. In recent times I have came to realise I should not take it for granted.
Funny a country who talk so much about law, but, they are highly unethical. First in the world to put a restrictive clause preventing one to go elsewhere. That's so sick and pathetic - this is nothing to do with money. Basic ethics also don't have
lol, I read that Singaporean agents try to bribe Thai official so that they would cancel performance of Taylor Swift, how rotten the Singaporean government is ?
Kudos to the team that make this happen in Singapore. It is more than just grants that attract TS to perform in Singapore. She is already a billionaire.
@@redbeansgcb i go the concert i sing long live in cat 5 i cry. I dont think a EV or saleable drone will make me cry. Also i think 200 dollars for a ticket vs 1 billion on an invention has a minor impact on my decision. Just a small impact tbh
Can you blamed Singapore? They did their best and for the Swifties, it was bound to be a memorable experience ~~ Nice pre event and practical venue for concert goer~
Sad that there is this group of people who wants to politicize and anti-govt even when Singapore brings concert into Singapore to generate revenue and create publicity for Singapore.
Honestly I don't get what's the big deal with Taylor swift. Not a gov hater or whatever but I think her songs are nice but she's overhyped. She's just another singer like Billie Eilish and even Bruno Mars who's coming also soon So what makes this the "great victory" to secure her only for Singapore? The high prices are not organic but due to the limited shows which makes it easy for scalpers
@@kingseiryu929 This is a business economy. Just like doing business, you can look down on a single business, but a company or a rich man is not made possible by a single business alone, but by continuous efforts. The Singapore government has created opportunities for various industries to make money for themselves, instead of simply emptying the national treasury to bail out the people. Giving you a set of fishing equipment allows you to catch fish yourself instead of constantly giving you fish. This is sustainable. The governments of various Southeast Asian countries are jealous of Singapore's exclusive contract; then you should think that you are the only genius in the world, while the government officials of various Southeast Asian countries are all idiots! Then what do you, Mr. genius, suggest to the governement to do about the stadium? Just leave it there, and do nothing?!
As a Thai, I can tell that promoters were on their own. They may only facilitate in the use of the national stadium. But the stadium had to be rented so that didn't count.
They probably think that these artist owes them for letting them perform in their countries. The difference between a smart country like singapore and its regressive neighbors
Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars.... the team behind these acts know exactly what they are doing. Apart from hosting.. the whole eco system must be able to deliver glitch-free. Even a small airstrip at Seletar had a role to play. These things all adds up. Kudos to Singapore Incorporated.
😊🙏 Taylor Swift in turn brought in around S$500Millions worth of related economic boost to Singapore economy before , during & after her ERAS concerts in Singapore & S$Billions of Tourism dollars down the line later! A Good Business Deal indeed! 😊🙏 🌷🌿🌏✌💜🕊🇸🇬
@BroskisnowskiExactly right. Projected estimate.For that to happen, each of the 300000 concert ticket holders would have to spend abt 1.7k each. What % of the ticket holders are locals and will they be spending that amount of money during this occasion? Remains to be seen if SE asian fans from our neighbouring countries [not big- spending types from China , mind you] will make up for shortfall in expenditure by locals.
Where is the proof and concrete data that Taylor Swift brought 500million to Singapore? Even S Iswaran can say anything but still do accept private jets with billionaires and so many corruption scandals
Tourism has always been important to Singapore’s economy. Our government always has the interests in seeking out opportunities and new ideas to attract tourists. By putting our tiny country in the spotlight, this will create more exposure on what Singapore can offer on the world stage, and encourage more businesses, entertainers and visitors to come. 🙏
Edwin Tong is now more enterprising than Goh Beng Seng. Can look after his constituency, ministry and also striking commercial deals. Deserve a national day medal, even a pay rise for doing more than what a minister should be doing. This is definitely better than F1. Sure make money, not just about goodwill and publicity that cannot be monetised.
SG have help our neighbours plenty when they have difficult times... now they turn around and protest SG for not being good neighbours, all because they are leaders with no ideas and no foresight. no one to blame but themselves.
Which is why no matter how much diplomacy, humane aid and financial aid given during the neighbours' disasters are pretty pointless. They will only be appreciative for a short period of time and then turn their backs on us during times like this. They fail to see that their countrys' failed transportation system and many other factors may have swayed Swift's entertainment company in choosing them.
Everyday Singaporeans want to ask how does spending multimillions of taxpayers money on Taylor Swift benefit the average citizens? if its just benefit government and foreigners more..than no point.
jameslim3850 may be correct. What Edwin said may be true. Taylor Swift coming to Singapore is beneficial to Singapore in economics view but is it beneficial to Singaporean? As an average Singaporean with middle income, salaried employee, I do not get a raise, no tax rebate because some superstar is coming to Singapore exclusively nor a promotion. With 1 tourist, I am paid x dollars. But with 1 million tourists, I don't get x + even 10 cents but I have to do more work with the flocking customers coming to the restaurant I am working at. And PS don't say that the restaurant will shut down with no tourist coming in. Most restaurant/attraction/any mode of transportation even planes will only profit if they have local demand. Foreign demand only create more profits for the boss not paid salaried Singaporean employee. And PS don't say that u are benefiting from this because u are a fan of this one superstar coming to Singapore. We are talking about economic benefit not emotional one in this video. If taxpayers money is used, we have the right to question how this is used and how does it benefit all if not most of the us. This is unlike paying Minister high pay because even though we complain about it verbally, we know deep in our heart and mind and agree that this may be a good way to prevent corruption. But how does 1 superstar help me, an average salaried employee living in a HDB flat where 80% of us are, shop at NTUC and take SMRT? PS answer this question directly.
@@nietanbeechinA concert performance only you expect a raise? You need to see it as a whole. You think Sg can just do well with only micro econ and not marco econ? You think gst voucher given out because of ppl paying low tax? How much you contribute your income tax? How much of inflation % is consider healthy in economic term?
Do Singapore government need to communicate with neighbouring countries when we build MBS, Jewel, Universal Studios, casinos, F1 night race, Tuas Port etc etc? Do we need to report to them and get permission?
Well .....this is a open market...if you want exclusive then negotiate it...lay out your chip...if you have no chip...blame yourself... don't act like a jealous a**.
What is a few million grants given to Taylor Swift deal in return the spin over effects on hotel bookings, restaurants, airlines, malls, international exposure to tourists that had not being to Singapore. Singapore must be willing to spend these dollars to bring in quality entertainers or performers so as to increase tourism and tourist dollars into our economy. In fact we should be lucky that Taylor Swift had decided to perform in Singapore. She could have gone to HK, Thailand and so on
Nothing to do with money, it's the restrictive clause. Proof how sick, low-life and unethical sg is. Every country in this world would not do such a thing. What does that tell you?
I dun blame the foreigners, by making it restrictive and exclusive, they hv to folk out airfares and hotels to come here on top of the ticket prices.They wouldnt hv to do that if Swift went to Bangkok, Manila, Malaysia, Jakarta etc.
@@leealex24True. Taylor's legal team and the event organizers legal team all suddenly became blind and didnt see the restrictive clause. It is due to the singapore government throwing flash grenade at them as they handed the contract over. Sarcasm aside it just shows how much foresight the Singapore government have above neighbouring nations. Also shows the lengths they are willing to go to put the nation's interest above other nations.
@@daulosh One "one" word and one "three words". The one word is pathetic and the three words "lost the plot". And sick too, really sick till the people there don't even know or want to admit it.
It's times like this when I'm reminded of how shockingly efficient my country appears to the rest of the world. 😶 (everyday life here is peaceful, and everyone is relatively sincere about what they do, so it's easy to take it for granted that things just *work* and forget that in many places in the world, governments have trouble implementing even the most basic policies.)
Fantastic! S'poreans get to enjoy great concerts by renowned artistes because of PAP which is recognised as the only competent and effective party in s'pore. Awesome!❤❤
Its not just the amt she gets. It's also much cheaper to perform in one venue in a stable environment than flying to different venues that have their own demands.
That does not justify prohibiting her to tour to other Asian countries. There are more fans outside of Singapore. They feel betrayed because of your dirty tactics!
I suggest having her Eras Tour Singapore broadcast on National TV after her tour ended since tax payers’ money were involved. It is also a consolation for those who can’t get the tickets.
Look at the overall gains rather than the petty grants given. Those who comment about how much grants are simply ignorance and stupid. This is a right choice.
@@ellusion1985 Now we need to explain why we are successful to world wide to copy. It is freaking silly, like explaining how to be rich and have other countries copying.
All the intangible benefits, tourism dollars and future tourism dollars… if it’s ONLY usd2-3m for all 6 shows, I think that’s a great deal! Proud to be Singaporean. Again, we are the rich fat kid in class that all the classmates (neighbors) dislike.. 😂
SG, a little red dot with NO resources, has to work harder, smarter n swifter to survive and thrive. This is why SG needs smart, forward thinking and capable leaders.
Singapore did the right thing. Pay a sum and get much more returns. But going forward, Singapore has given other neighbouring countries the same idea, expect to see other countries doing the same. Hopefully it won't reach a case of deepest wallet wins
Its a good business sense for Singapore. Now that they did it, other Asean countries can follow. Why blast Singapore just because they have d brain to do it...
I simply think it is more convenient for Taylor to perform in Singapore which has a central position in Asia. On the other hand for India? I don't understand, maybe his records don't sell enough in India.
Opposition shills need to stop ranting on literally every video on CNA and ST - its getting annoying reading comments that have no relation with the video at all. You might raise some valid points but give it a fking rest
Of course we must do what is best for Singapore and the interest of Singaporeans. Don't be bothered by what other countries think of our actions. Of course using the grant (or tax payers' money) to bring in Taylor is questionable....but that is another issue to be discussed
Brings in way more money than it costs so I see it as perfectly justified. Even without a payout, Thailand doesn't have the infrastructure to hold large concerts safely, while Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines all have the extreme religious factions that would be protesting because they saw Taylors thighs. Within 2,000 km of Singapore, it's all shitholes for a female performer. So the classic Asian route would be Australia, Singapore then Japan. If South Korea can build appropriate venues, it would get added to the list. But there's nothing wrong with spending a little money to make it a guarantee.
During Taylor Swift concert, regional demand for Singaporean hotels and airlines was up 30 percent over the period. - The $3 million grant produced 30 times more in economic activity at the expense of neighboring countries due to the exclusivity term of the grant.
I'm not sure what bigger names in music you could possibly be referring to - she was the top streamed artist on Spotify for 2023, her concerts in major US cities have made a measurable impact to the economies of every city on the tour, amounting up to $4.6 billion in net consumer spending in the US alone. Why is it so hard to believe that the 6 show concert (the only one in SEA i might add) would not have an impact on the hospitality sector by attracting fans from all around SEA?@@M.B.1001 The Grand Prix is held over 3 days, while she is doing 6 shows here. And this is coming from a non-swiftie
Everyday Singaporeans want to ask how does spending multimillions of taxpayers money on Taylor Swift benefit the average citizens? if its just benefit government and foreigners more..than no point.
Said bluntly, it's gov job to invest money in return for more tax revenue and showcase Spore as a few premier spots in the world. Not achieving such success is a failure given that we have the best supporting facilities and entertainments spots.
These are the tip of the iceberg, with current team add-in punch to the entertainment and art culture. So spectacular to be to draw in international artists. On the way, could be Opera, Ballet, International Ballroom Dance Competition and American Cup as well. Not forgetting Derby Horse Racing, too 😄👍. 👋
Taylor swift concert ticket avg $400 . 60k seats *$400 *6 nights = $144m 14亿 in gross Swiftonomic Effect spillover to sg economy estimated 3 times to $400m，4亿
Good move, 700 million people to look for , good far sight, your neighbours cant afford it, Swifty should go to the market which bought the most of her albums, as respect for them who bought her albums, not for money
If I prepared the place, paid the money and put in work to bring a team here when otherwise they wouldn’t have, I think it’s a win-win for all fans in the region. Alternatively, they would have to travel to Japan to attend the concert. Which is better for them?
Everyday Singaporeans want to ask how does spending multimillions of taxpayers money on Taylor Swift benefit the average citizens? if its just benefit government and foreigners more..than no point.
@@jameslim3850 Did the average citizens said how can they benefit Singapore then? Who are the average citizen as claimed by you? How to classify as average?
Gosh have some self esteem please... don't have to feel proud over such things like being able to attract a foreign celebrity?! Feel proud when you have your OWN talent making it big abroad with countries fighting over him/her.
@@LLcreates For heaven sake obviously is proud of the Sg team leading by Edward Tong.They brought in revenue projected to boost Singapore's economy by up to S$500 million (US$371 million). Clearly is not about TS.
@@naramoon2745 tell me what rift ? more like green eye envious neighbours. Who is to blame for their lack of foresight, lack of infrastructure, lack of political stability and safety ...
There was NO exclusive Agreement with Swift. That is a misinformation from the Thai PM. Probably something lost in translation. Do the math. Forbes had estimated that Taylor Swift would personally earn US$10m to US$13 m per show/per night. So if they go to one city in SE Asia and do 3 shows in the city, Swift would earn $30m to $39m. If they tour to a second city, the total would be $60m to $78m. So if Singapore wanted Swift to perform exclusively in Singapore, how much would Singapore have to pay Swift so that she will forego up to $78m? If your answer is $3m - $4m, or if you believe Singapore paid Swift $4m per show, so $24m (6 shows X $4m) and THAT was enough to bind Swift to an Exclusive agreement... I hope it is not your dream to be an entrepreneur. (Cos you will fail.) KASM first contacted the promoter and Team Taylor even before they started the Eras Tour, before they announced their overseas tour. Then KASM decided to call STB and the "Whole of Govt" in to negotiate. Why? So that STB can offer a grant. What was this grant for? PM Lee replied to reporters at the ASEAN Summit in Melbourne. The STB fund was to revive tourism in Singapore. It was a post-Covid tourism revival fund. To be used to promote tourism. So why did STB offer the grant to a highly successful concert tour? Because their original plan was NOT to come to Singapore or any city in SE Asia. The tour would go to Australia and Japan. Swifties in SE Asia can catch the show in Australia or Japan. But the tour was NOT coming to this region. So KASM, STB, and MCCY proposed that the Eras Tour come to Singapore. And they offered lots of support. The whole of govt support for marketing and promotion. And Team Singapore offered "to deliver Asia" to Swift. Basically, they offered to smoothen the way for them to bring the tour to Singapore, and made it very easy for Team Taylor to say "yes". I can only guess what the rest of the terms of the agreement were, but I suspect to prevent "mission drift" someone (maybe AEG) put the phrase "Only in Singapore" in the agreement, and also confidentiality clauses. The details of the agreement cannot be divulge to 3rd parties. So how did the agreement came to be known that Swift agreed to a exclusive engagement in Singapore? So the Thai PM asked AEG to bring Eras Tour to Bangkok. How good is the Thai PM's English? Was there a translator? So AEG probably tried to tell the PM that the tour dates and venues were decided way ahead of time, and that Singapore had even provided a grant, but only to perform in Singapore. The nuances were probably lost in translation. What the Thai PM grasped was, 1) Singapore provided a grant. and 2) Swift was only going to perform in Singapore. And so he understood it as SG paid Swift for exclusivity. But Singapore cannot set the record straight, because business confidentiality. (PM Lee tried to hint at this in his reply to reporters in Melbourne, when he said that if Singapore had not made an agreement with Swift, who knows if she might even have come to this region. ) singapore2b.blogspot.com/2024/03/did-singapore-get-taylor-swift-on.html
Wow he so selfless. Is he also a swift fan? 🤭 His 3 daughters also swift fans? This guy is better than KS imho. Maybe the sg Lions can do the lion dance also
Philippines, some senator or congressmen summons the Singapore ambassador because of some so call ethical practices. Seriously? there are many other issues that are far more important than rushing for a bird to sing. You (Philippines) can get her singing when she turns 80. Still swift. No disrespect but get your priority right.
😅PH not happy ... Philippine Congressman Joey Salceda asked the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs to formally protest to the Singaporean government on Wednesday (February 28). He was dissatisfied with this and criticized Singapore for subsidizing every Taylor Swift concert as a condition for Taylor Swift not being able to tour other countries in Southeast Asia.
This guy has changed the dynamics of A-listers choosing Singapore as a concert venue. Does that now mean big names will not play here unless Mr Tong transfers some cash from his Ministry?
@@Jkl62200 then I will say it boils down to negotiation. Everything is cost and benefits analysis. If the other big names deem the benefits of having concerts in Singapore outweighs having the grants, they will still come. Please! You think it is just the grant money when negotiating such contracts?
@@Jkl62200 Its a calculated business move, not all big names yield such returns like Taylor swift. Plus even if subsidies was provided, pretty sure the multiplier returns from the grants provided
Excellent news 👏👏Next higher goal? Be Top 1 global entertainment world class destination while we are getting new Terminal 5 is ready? Roadmap plan to bring in top super star or international artists too from different countries..😊😊.. If Every month at least one super top artist event, we have repeat good news every month😂 If we can do few top concerts like Freddie Mercury, or Psy’s here Singapore sure make global impression for any oversea promoters partners. No1 choice for them always. btw, maybe also worth investing building a global scam-free, secure high performance ticketing platform for the fans around the world too. Any other value adding services might help too..
When other countries go "aiya I should have..." or "why didn't we think of that" we know we've done a good job
This is one of the reasons why we need to have high caliber people in our government and be paid fairly. I am sure people like him can make more money in the private sectors.
With the Taylor Swift related events popping up around Singapore these few days, it will be more than just a concert for her fans but a whole experience. I am not a Swiftie, but even I can see why they will be excited.
It’s that way at every concert. Attendance outside during the show rivals the stadium crowd. And everyone sings every word of all 45 songs.
True! true! Let Singaporeans enjoy....Life is too stressful !...Let's enjoy and relax ...
Well Done! Proud to be a Singaporean!
So proud for the monopoly
@@paranoya733 stop crying over spilled milk
What’s there to be proud about?
Yes! Manila is crap
Touchdown in Singapore with umbrellas 😂.
Well Done. Salute to Mr Edwin Tong - Sir, and the other Agencies involved.
Ora et Labora. Majulah Singapura! 🇸🇬
Not a Taylor swift fan myself, but I'd say good job, Singapore. The proactive and robust approach is indeed the Singaporean way.
Cringe
Kudos to Mr. Edwin, STB and the team for a job well done. I believe this strategy demonstrates excellent negotiation and execution skills. Impressive work!
Appreciate to hear how our minister mindset is firmly set on the interest for Singapore and Singaporean. In recent times I have came to realise I should not take it for granted.
Did Thailand consider us when they want to build land bridge across the Kra region?
Precisely, and did Singapore cry foul of monopoly? Nope we did not.
Funny a country who talk so much about law, but, they are highly unethical. First in the world to put a restrictive clause preventing one to go elsewhere. That's so sick and pathetic - this is nothing to do with money. Basic ethics also don't have
@@leealex24 is there a law anywhere that says we cannot make an free agreement with Swift? what are you talking about?
They may if that administration had been from the left-wing MFP aka. Orange Party.
@@leealex24it’s business! Of course, Singapore is clever!
Thank you PM Lee and team for doing your best for SG! It makes me proud of my country, Onward Singapore! 🇸🇬
lol, I read that Singaporean agents try to bribe Thai official so that they would cancel performance of Taylor Swift, how rotten the Singaporean government is ?
Kudos to the team that make this happen in Singapore. It is more than just grants that attract TS to perform in Singapore. She is already a billionaire.
Uh, you are so elated over a pop show or a football match? How about making a good EV or a saleable drone or something really useful?
The grant is not for Taylor Swift. It is given to the concert organizer. Which organizer will reject?
@@redbeansgcb i go the concert i sing long live in cat 5 i cry. I dont think a EV or saleable drone will make me cry. Also i think 200 dollars for a ticket vs 1 billion on an invention has a minor impact on my decision. Just a small impact tbh
@@redbeansgHyundai: Hold my factory
Can you blamed Singapore? They did their best and for the Swifties, it was bound to be a memorable experience ~~ Nice pre event and practical venue for concert goer~
Don't bother about the sour grapes!!
Sad that there is this group of people who wants to politicize and anti-govt even when Singapore brings concert into Singapore to generate revenue and create publicity for Singapore.
Honestly I don't get what's the big deal with Taylor swift.
Not a gov hater or whatever but I think her songs are nice but she's overhyped.
She's just another singer like Billie Eilish and even Bruno Mars who's coming also soon
So what makes this the "great victory" to secure her only for Singapore?
The high prices are not organic but due to the limited shows which makes it easy for scalpers
@@kingseiryu929
This is a business economy. Just like doing business, you can look down on a single business, but a company or a rich man is not made possible by a single business alone, but by continuous efforts.
The Singapore government has created opportunities for various industries to make money for themselves, instead of simply emptying the national treasury to bail out the people.
Giving you a set of fishing equipment allows you to catch fish yourself instead of constantly giving you fish. This is sustainable.
The governments of various Southeast Asian countries are jealous of Singapore's exclusive contract; then you should think that you are the only genius in the world, while the government officials of various Southeast Asian countries are all idiots!
Then what do you, Mr. genius, suggest to the governement to do about the stadium? Just leave it there, and do nothing?!
@@kingseiryu929Yasss! Say it out loud. I feel the same too
Did Malaysia, Phillippines and Thailand communicate with Singapore about Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, etc performing in their countries?
They will never bother...
Yes they communicated via trained pigeon courier letters sent across the sea
As a Thai, I can tell that promoters were on their own. They may only facilitate in the use of the national stadium. But the stadium had to be rented so that didn't count.
They probably think that these artist owes them for letting them perform in their countries. The difference between a smart country like singapore and its regressive neighbors
@@ellusion1985Hmmm....that's "not what good neigbours do"! 😂
Thanks for helping Singapore stadium alive. Thank you very much.
Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars.... the team behind these acts know exactly what they are doing. Apart from hosting.. the whole eco system must be able to deliver glitch-free. Even a small airstrip at Seletar had a role to play. These things all adds up. Kudos to Singapore Incorporated.
😊🙏 Taylor Swift in turn brought in around S$500Millions worth of related economic boost to Singapore economy before , during & after her ERAS concerts in Singapore & S$Billions of Tourism dollars down the line later! A Good Business Deal indeed! 😊🙏 🌷🌿🌏✌💜🕊🇸🇬
@BroskisnowskiExactly right. Projected estimate.For that to happen, each of the 300000 concert ticket holders would have to spend abt 1.7k each. What % of the ticket holders are locals and will they be spending that amount of money during this occasion? Remains to be seen if SE asian fans from our neighbouring countries [not big- spending types from China , mind you] will make up for shortfall in expenditure by locals.
@@maltygoodness2 even 200mio, say thanks lo
Where is the proof and concrete data that Taylor Swift brought 500million to Singapore? Even S Iswaran can say anything but still do accept private jets with billionaires and so many corruption scandals
That is one reason why some of our neighbours are unhappy over the deal.. they missed the sweet pie.. l
Tourism has always been important to Singapore’s economy. Our government always has the interests in seeking out opportunities and new ideas to attract tourists. By putting our tiny country in the spotlight, this will create more exposure on what Singapore can offer on the world stage, and encourage more businesses, entertainers and visitors to come. 🙏
Proud of our capable and farsighted Minister and civil servants! Great job!
Great job in wasting money.
@@nomanisanisland2109 Stay poor my malaysian brother
Edwin Tong is now more enterprising than Goh Beng Seng. Can look after his constituency, ministry and also striking commercial deals. Deserve a national day medal, even a pay rise for doing more than what a minister should be doing.
This is definitely better than F1. Sure make money, not just about goodwill and publicity that cannot be monetised.
Are you edwin tong? Eh Edwin, dont be so low class pls... self appraisal.. u already disgrace your ancestor with pritam Singh. 😂😂😂
tbh sg concert management are all pretty smart people. they know how to do and run things
They know how to let money talk and bribe people, that's what they do, and you are all very proud of it.
SG have help our neighbours plenty when they have difficult times... now they turn around and protest SG for not being good neighbours, all because they are leaders with no ideas and no foresight. no one to blame but themselves.
Which is why no matter how much diplomacy, humane aid and financial aid given during the neighbours' disasters are pretty pointless. They will only be appreciative for a short period of time and then turn their backs on us during times like this. They fail to see that their countrys' failed transportation system and many other factors may have swayed Swift's entertainment company in choosing them.
Everyday Singaporeans want to ask how does spending multimillions of taxpayers money on Taylor Swift benefit the average citizens? if its just benefit government and foreigners more..than no point.
@@jameslim3850 stop copy and pasting your same comment everywhere la ..
jameslim3850 may be correct. What Edwin said may be true. Taylor Swift coming to Singapore is beneficial to Singapore in economics view but is it beneficial to Singaporean? As an average Singaporean with middle income, salaried employee, I do not get a raise, no tax rebate because some superstar is coming to Singapore exclusively nor a promotion. With 1 tourist, I am paid x dollars. But with 1 million tourists, I don't get x + even 10 cents but I have to do more work with the flocking customers coming to the restaurant I am working at. And PS don't say that the restaurant will shut down with no tourist coming in. Most restaurant/attraction/any mode of transportation even planes will only profit if they have local demand. Foreign demand only create more profits for the boss not paid salaried Singaporean employee.
And PS don't say that u are benefiting from this because u are a fan of this one superstar coming to Singapore. We are talking about economic benefit not emotional one in this video.
If taxpayers money is used, we have the right to question how this is used and how does it benefit all if not most of the us.
This is unlike paying Minister high pay because even though we complain about it verbally, we know deep in our heart and mind and agree that this may be a good way to prevent corruption. But how does 1 superstar help me, an average salaried employee living in a HDB flat where 80% of us are, shop at NTUC and take SMRT? PS answer this question directly.
@@nietanbeechinA concert performance only you expect a raise? You need to see it as a whole. You think Sg can just do well with only micro econ and not marco econ? You think gst voucher given out because of ppl paying low tax? How much you contribute your income tax? How much of inflation % is consider healthy in economic term?
Mr Tong is a rainmaker, this concert bring in business for smes, hotels, fnb plus 9% gst. Kudos🎉
Do Singapore government need to communicate with neighbouring countries when we build MBS, Jewel, Universal Studios, casinos, F1 night race, Tuas Port etc etc? Do we need to report to them and get permission?
Different. Apparently, Singapore insisted that she doesn't play anywhere else in ASEAN.
@@Jkl62200 N Swift couldn't refuse? Did SG hold a gun to her head? Be rational, please.
Well .....this is a open market...if you want exclusive then negotiate it...lay out your chip...if you have no chip...blame yourself... don't act like a jealous a**.
@@PeaceCheese-qm7jw why refuse when someone gives you free money?
@@PeaceCheese-qm7jw the gun is now pointed at Singapore for future A-listers coming to play. Either Tong coughs up cash or they skip Singapore.
Well done, Singapore!❤
What is a few million grants given to Taylor Swift deal in return the spin over effects on hotel bookings, restaurants, airlines, malls, international exposure to tourists that had not being to Singapore. Singapore must be willing to spend these dollars to bring in quality entertainers or performers so as to increase tourism and tourist dollars into our economy. In fact we should be lucky that Taylor Swift had decided to perform in Singapore. She could have gone to HK, Thailand and so on
Nothing to do with money, it's the restrictive clause. Proof how sick, low-life and unethical sg is. Every country in this world would not do such a thing. What does that tell you?
It’s business deal. It’s beyond just money, it’s the marketing campaign and support given 🎉
I dun blame the foreigners, by making it restrictive and exclusive, they hv to folk out airfares and hotels to come here on top of the ticket prices.They wouldnt hv to do that if Swift went to Bangkok, Manila, Malaysia, Jakarta etc.
@@leealex24True. Taylor's legal team and the event organizers legal team all suddenly became blind and didnt see the restrictive clause. It is due to the singapore government throwing flash grenade at them as they handed the contract over.
Sarcasm aside it just shows how much foresight the Singapore government have above neighbouring nations. Also shows the lengths they are willing to go to put the nation's interest above other nations.
@@daulosh One "one" word and one "three words". The one word is pathetic and the three words "lost the plot". And sick too, really sick till the people there don't even know or want to admit it.
This mindset is in Singaporean DNA; visionary, proactive, act, which makes us more successful than our neighbours.
Being greedy, that's your mindset
@@andri7589 Being a sore loser, that's your mindset.
Thank you Mr. Edwin Tong. ❤
It's times like this when I'm reminded of how shockingly efficient my country appears to the rest of the world. 😶
(everyday life here is peaceful, and everyone is relatively sincere about what they do,
so it's easy to take it for granted that things just *work*
and forget that in many places in the world, governments have trouble implementing even the most basic policies.)
Not a swiftie here but I can appreciate the efforts put into getting her here for her fans to experience her concert and Singapore.
SIngapore take a bow! brilliant hosts.
This is just one of the many reasons why people from the world over love Sngapore.
Its team effort and hard work behind the scene, not him alone.
Fantastic! S'poreans get to enjoy great concerts by renowned artistes because of PAP which is recognised as the only competent and effective party in s'pore. Awesome!❤❤
It's very cringy to see such comments.... pap so desperate?? Resort to using trolls? 😂😂😂
Its not just the amt she gets. It's also much cheaper to perform in one venue in a stable environment than flying to different venues that have their own demands.
That does not justify prohibiting her to tour to other Asian countries. There are more fans outside of Singapore. They feel betrayed because of your dirty tactics!
here in Philippines want to visit to see Taylor swift in Singapore ❤❤❤
Singapore, well done! We want more!
I suggest having her Eras Tour Singapore broadcast on National TV after her tour ended since tax payers’ money were involved. It is also a consolation for those who can’t get the tickets.
Look at the overall gains rather than the petty grants given.
Those who comment about how much grants are simply ignorance and stupid.
This is a right choice.
Agree. This is made worse with ignorant neighbours.
@@ellusion1985 Now we need to explain why we are successful to world wide to copy. It is freaking silly, like explaining how to be rich and have other countries copying.
Yes, I agree too, fully ❤
All the intangible benefits, tourism dollars and future tourism dollars… if it’s ONLY usd2-3m for all 6 shows, I think that’s a great deal!
Proud to be Singaporean.
Again, we are the rich fat kid in class that all the classmates (neighbors) dislike.. 😂
Petty grants? It's millions!!!
SG, a little red dot with NO resources, has to work harder, smarter n swifter to survive and thrive. This is why SG needs smart, forward thinking and capable leaders.
Smart man!
well done
Singapore did the right thing. Pay a sum and get much more returns. But going forward, Singapore has given other neighbouring countries the same idea, expect to see other countries doing the same. Hopefully it won't reach a case of deepest wallet wins
Yea idea is given, but no capital for the idea ✌️✌️
An excellent example for the youth of Singapore!
Well done 🇸🇬
Well done
Thanks. It is good move churn out millions for the businesses. Many more such ideas please. Appreciate
Brilliant bringing top performers to Singapore
Kudos to SG Inc 🎉
Its a good business sense for Singapore. Now that they did it, other Asean countries can follow. Why blast Singapore just because they have d brain to do it...
I simply think it is more convenient for Taylor to perform in Singapore which has a central position in Asia. On the other hand for India? I don't understand, maybe his records don't sell enough in India.
Congrats for bringing Taylor Swift to Singapore!!! Well done.
Opposition shills need to stop ranting on literally every video on CNA and ST - its getting annoying reading comments that have no relation with the video at all. You might raise some valid points but give it a fking rest
Of course we must do what is best for Singapore and the interest of Singaporeans. Don't be bothered by what other countries think of our actions. Of course using the grant (or tax payers' money) to bring in Taylor is questionable....but that is another issue to be discussed
Good decision Minister!
Good choice of words like anchor.! Are the neighbours watching this?
Brings in way more money than it costs so I see it as perfectly justified. Even without a payout, Thailand doesn't have the infrastructure to hold large concerts safely, while Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines all have the extreme religious factions that would be protesting because they saw Taylors thighs. Within 2,000 km of Singapore, it's all shitholes for a female performer. So the classic Asian route would be Australia, Singapore then Japan. If South Korea can build appropriate venues, it would get added to the list. But there's nothing wrong with spending a little money to make it a guarantee.
During Taylor Swift concert, regional demand for Singaporean hotels and airlines was up 30 percent over the period.
- The $3 million grant produced 30 times more in economic activity at the expense of neighboring countries due to the exclusivity term of the grant.
I'm not sure what bigger names in music you could possibly be referring to - she was the top streamed artist on Spotify for 2023, her concerts in major US cities have made a measurable impact to the economies of every city on the tour, amounting up to $4.6 billion in net consumer spending in the US alone. Why is it so hard to believe that the 6 show concert (the only one in SEA i might add) would not have an impact on the hospitality sector by attracting fans from all around SEA?@@M.B.1001
The Grand Prix is held over 3 days, while she is doing 6 shows here.
And this is coming from a non-swiftie
It's 3m per show...x6 shows. And are they talking about USD? As usual you make up you own story all over UA-cam
@@M.B.1001 You are probably living under a rock. There is no bigger name than her at the moment.
Everyday Singaporeans want to ask how does spending multimillions of taxpayers money on Taylor Swift benefit the average citizens? if its just benefit government and foreigners more..than no point.
@@jameslim3850 bet you must be one of those so called "everyday Singaporeans" quoted by yourself
Said bluntly, it's gov job to invest money in return for more tax revenue and showcase Spore as a few premier spots in the world. Not achieving such success is a failure given that we have the best supporting facilities and entertainments spots.
Good Job 🥂
These are the tip of the iceberg, with current team add-in punch to the entertainment and art culture. So spectacular to be to draw in international artists. On the way, could be Opera, Ballet, International Ballroom Dance Competition and American Cup as well. Not forgetting Derby Horse Racing, too 😄👍. 👋
Tokyo and sg very appropriate for logistics/organization.
Taylor swift concert ticket avg $400 .
60k seats *$400 *6 nights = $144m
14亿 in gross
Swiftonomic Effect spillover to sg economy estimated 3 times to $400m，4亿
respect
Good move, 700 million people to look for , good far sight, your neighbours cant afford it, Swifty should go to the market which bought the most of her albums, as respect for them who bought her albums, not for money
If I prepared the place, paid the money and put in work to bring a team here when otherwise they wouldn’t have, I think it’s a win-win for all fans in the region. Alternatively, they would have to travel to Japan to attend the concert. Which is better for them?
Has Adele ever perform in Singapore?? She is amazing.
Other countries just have to be more proactive … simple as that…
shrewed (in the bad sense), not proactive...
@@AP-yc3zv sour grapes… world doesn’t wait for you…
Dont insult the intelligence of Taylor and her mgt team. She chose SG becos she knows SG is the best choice and venue.
Why never pay IU ? Her tickets were sold out within 5 mins. Why only Taylor Swift ?
Swift @ S'pore, Sheeran @ Jakarta....
Congratulations to the Southeast Asian for a Magical weekend!
👏👏👏did us, Singapore proud❤️❤️❤️
@@mingzmings88 catch no ball, you gong simi jiao wei😂😂😂
Everyday Singaporeans want to ask how does spending multimillions of taxpayers money on Taylor Swift benefit the average citizens? if its just benefit government and foreigners more..than no point.
@@jameslim3850 Did the average citizens said how can they benefit Singapore then? Who are the average citizen as claimed by you? How to classify as average?
Gosh have some self esteem please... don't have to feel proud over such things like being able to attract a foreign celebrity?! Feel proud when you have your OWN talent making it big abroad with countries fighting over him/her.
@@LLcreates For heaven sake obviously is proud of the Sg team leading by Edward Tong.They brought in revenue projected to boost Singapore's economy by up to S$500 million (US$371 million). Clearly is not about TS.
We restricted them the performances in other ASEAN cities. How is the feeling of our fellow ASEAN Government.
Minister said the talk was in 2023 start of the yr. Thai current PM wasn’t a PM yet! So...
Thailand is not the only ASEAN country@@jeny7177
That's no mistake he can be Minister.
idk why ppl shitting on SG for this.... when there was a chicken shortage... somebody made chicken exclusive to them too.
Iswaran not attending?
The Sports Hub was a white elephant for some years.
Congratulations to singapore and Mr Tong. We are proud of you. Thank you ❤
Proud of what? Creating rift with ASEAN neighbour?
@@naramoon2745 tell me what rift ? more like green eye envious neighbours. Who is to blame for their lack of foresight, lack of infrastructure, lack of political stability and safety ...
@@naramoon2745proud for dirty money bribe.😅
There was NO exclusive Agreement with Swift. That is a misinformation from the Thai PM. Probably something lost in translation.
Do the math. Forbes had estimated that Taylor Swift would personally earn US$10m to US$13 m per show/per night. So if they go to one city in SE Asia and do 3 shows in the city, Swift would earn $30m to $39m. If they tour to a second city, the total would be $60m to $78m. So if Singapore wanted Swift to perform exclusively in Singapore, how much would Singapore have to pay Swift so that she will forego up to $78m? If your answer is $3m - $4m, or if you believe Singapore paid Swift $4m per show, so $24m (6 shows X $4m) and THAT was enough to bind Swift to an Exclusive agreement... I hope it is not your dream to be an entrepreneur. (Cos you will fail.)
KASM first contacted the promoter and Team Taylor even before they started the Eras Tour, before they announced their overseas tour. Then KASM decided to call STB and the "Whole of Govt" in to negotiate. Why? So that STB can offer a grant. What was this grant for? PM Lee replied to reporters at the ASEAN Summit in Melbourne. The STB fund was to revive tourism in Singapore. It was a post-Covid tourism revival fund. To be used to promote tourism. So why did STB offer the grant to a highly successful concert tour?
Because their original plan was NOT to come to Singapore or any city in SE Asia. The tour would go to Australia and Japan. Swifties in SE Asia can catch the show in Australia or Japan. But the tour was NOT coming to this region.
So KASM, STB, and MCCY proposed that the Eras Tour come to Singapore. And they offered lots of support. The whole of govt support for marketing and promotion. And Team Singapore offered "to deliver Asia" to Swift. Basically, they offered to smoothen the way for them to bring the tour to Singapore, and made it very easy for Team Taylor to say "yes".
I can only guess what the rest of the terms of the agreement were, but I suspect to prevent "mission drift" someone (maybe AEG) put the phrase "Only in Singapore" in the agreement, and also confidentiality clauses. The details of the agreement cannot be divulge to 3rd parties.
So how did the agreement came to be known that Swift agreed to a exclusive engagement in Singapore?
So the Thai PM asked AEG to bring Eras Tour to Bangkok. How good is the Thai PM's English? Was there a translator? So AEG probably tried to tell the PM that the tour dates and venues were decided way ahead of time, and that Singapore had even provided a grant, but only to perform in Singapore. The nuances were probably lost in translation. What the Thai PM grasped was, 1) Singapore provided a grant. and 2) Swift was only going to perform in Singapore. And so he understood it as SG paid Swift for exclusivity.
But Singapore cannot set the record straight, because business confidentiality.
(PM Lee tried to hint at this in his reply to reporters in Melbourne, when he said that if Singapore had not made an agreement with Swift, who knows if she might even have come to this region. )
singapore2b.blogspot.com/2024/03/did-singapore-get-taylor-swift-on.html
Impressive
Perhaps, minister can consider getting JJ Lin to perform also. He is just as popular.
How about bring in Lionel Messi?
I cannot understand his English.
its Engrish not English
I need subtitles.
We cant blame them.
steady
I'm glad I paid $10 to watch multi artistes concert in the 80s.
oh yes. Inflation.
Wow he so selfless. Is he also a swift fan? 🤭 His 3 daughters also swift fans? This guy is better than KS imho.
Maybe the sg Lions can do the lion dance also
Philippines, some senator or congressmen summons the Singapore ambassador because of some so call ethical practices. Seriously? there are many other issues that are far more important than rushing for a bird to sing. You (Philippines) can get her singing when she turns 80. Still swift. No disrespect but get your priority right.
ha!ha!ha 😂😂😂😂
😅PH not happy ...
Philippine Congressman Joey Salceda asked the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs to formally protest to the Singaporean government on Wednesday (February 28).
He was dissatisfied with this and criticized Singapore for subsidizing every Taylor Swift concert as a condition for Taylor Swift not being able to tour other countries in Southeast Asia.
That's why Philippines is the "Sick man" of ASEAN ...
That IS a priority, as you can see why..
Swifties n sinkies r match meant to be ⚡️
Bring Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan, J Lo. Taylor Swift is Suaku Orbit.
Singapore first !
This guy has changed the dynamics of A-listers choosing Singapore as a concert venue. Does that now mean big names will not play here unless Mr Tong transfers some cash from his Ministry?
Pls talk with sense and constructively.
@@natureadventurist956 please talk and actually say something.
@@Jkl62200 but you didn’t say anything at all!
@@Jkl62200 then I will say it boils down to negotiation. Everything is cost and benefits analysis. If the other big names deem the benefits of having concerts in Singapore outweighs having the grants, they will still come. Please! You think it is just the grant money when negotiating such contracts?
@@Jkl62200 Its a calculated business move, not all big names yield such returns like Taylor swift. Plus even if subsidies was provided, pretty sure the multiplier returns from the grants provided
Right, Taylor closed SG, it's a safe country, and that's one of the reasons she chosed
Excellent news 👏👏Next higher goal?
Be Top 1 global entertainment world class destination while we are getting new Terminal 5 is ready?
Roadmap plan to bring in top super star or international artists too from different countries..😊😊..
If Every month at least one super top artist event, we have repeat good news every month😂
If we can do few top concerts like Freddie Mercury, or Psy’s here
Singapore sure make global impression for any oversea promoters partners. No1 choice for them always.
btw, maybe also worth investing building a global scam-free, secure high performance ticketing platform for the fans around the world too. Any other value adding services might help too..
MP also like her
We are unlucky tried to buy ticket but our name ended in 2 million line
Even the late Michael Jackson didnt have such big influence on Singapore's economy when he came in 1993 for concert😂😂
Michael Jackson's fans then had different dynamics and spending power than the Swifties these days...
The era then was not internet one
@@the.mystictraveller5:23
The audience who attends her concert is swiftlets.😂
"Money -Talk" MONEY TALKS , too. Can CDC Vouchers can be used to pay for Her concerts?
Edwin Ting Tong Chiang.