Worlds apart? London mayor’s Singapore visit triggers clash over city reputations

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan's visit to Singapore sparked debate on the differing reputations of London and Singapore as global cities. Khan emphasized the strong ties and collaboration opportunities between the two powerhouses during his engagement in Singapore.

A social media post by London Mayor Sadiq Khan calling his city and Singapore global powerhouses has ignited scrutiny of both places, with critics arguing that they are worlds apart. Khan, who was in Singapore this week, posted a picture of himself standing in front of the Marina Bay skyline on Sunday with the caption: “This is what it looks like when two global powerhouses unite. Delighted to be here to bang the drum for London and supercharge the strong ties between our countries.” Social...