"Taylor Swift's Exclusive Singapore Deal Sparks Southeast Asia Diplomatic Debate"

At the ASEAN summit, Singapore's exclusive deal with Taylor Swift for her Eras Tour overshadowed diplomatic discussions, with Prime Minister Lee defending the arrangement that prevents Swift from performing elsewhere in Southeast Asia. The deal, reportedly subsidized by the Singaporean government, has drawn criticism from neighboring countries, but Singapore sees it as a successful business move. The summit, originally intended to address regional conflicts and humanitarian crises, saw leaders discussing the Swift deal and its implications, while also touching on issues such as tensions in the South China Sea and the possibility of China joining a regional free trade pact.