1. Singapore has awarded Taylor Swift a grant to perform in the city-state.

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2. Swift is set to perform six sold-out shows in Singapore early in March.

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3. The tourism board and culture ministry did not disclose the amount,

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4. But referred to ‘significant’ economic benefits brought by Swift’s concerts worldwide.

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5. Singapore has seen a boom in concerts since pandemic lockdowns ended.

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6. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told Swift had paid US$2.77 million per show,

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7. Allegedly on condition that Singapore would be Swift’s only show in Southeast Asia.

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8. In the broader Asian continent, Swift also performed in Tokyo, earlier this month.

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9. Taylor Swift's Singapore concerts will span from March 2 to 9.

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10 More than 300,000 tickets were sold to fans who queued overnight in the blistering tropical heat.

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