Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals

Japanese and European companies weigh setting up elsewhere over costs

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Singapore has long been a hub for Japanese companies' regional headquarters. (Photo by Fumika Sato)

FUMIKA SATO, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- Multinational corporations are increasingly locating some Southeast Asian regional headquarters functions outside Singapore to save money and pursue expanded opportunities.

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