Singapore’s Wong Warns AI Tech Rally Faces Eventual Correction
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When a head of government like Lawrence Wong is openly flagging an eventual correction in the AI tech rally, policy and capital allocators are already planning for a downcycle. If you're building in this window, assume incentives and subsidies are front-loaded — secure long-duration support and diversify funding while sentiment is strong.
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