Japanese Interests to Singapore during Lee Kuan Yew Era

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The seminar paper discusses Singapore's diplomatic efforts in the 1970s to attract Japanese investment and technology. Wee Mon Cheng, the ambassador, emphasized the potential for collaboration amid a global economic downturn, highlighting opportunities for Japanese businesses to invest in Singapore's restructuring. The paper notes that many workers from labor-intensive industries like electronics and garments were displaced, but their youth and adaptability presented a valuable resource for new factories. This period marked a significant shift in Singapore's economic landscape and labor dynamics.