Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong says stronger ties with Kazakhstan could open new opportunities for Singapore firms and provide a back-up route for high-value cargo, if major sea lanes are disrupted. Speaking during his visit to Kazakhstan, he says there is good potential in services and investments between the two countries, even though physical distance limits how large direct trade can become. Aslam Shah reports from Astana.
Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong says stronger ties with Kazakhstan could open new opportunities for Singapore firms and provide a back-up route for high-value cargo, if major sea lanes are disrupted. Speaking during his visit to Kazakhstan, he says there is good potential in services and investments between the two countries, even though physical distance limits how large direct trade can become. Aslam Shah reports from Astana.
