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Singapore Minister Defends Air India Stake Amid Scrutiny
Singapore's Minister for Transport, Jeffrey Siow, defended the national airline's 25.1% stake in Air India during a parliamentary session. He stated that Singapore Airlines must expand its overseas operations because the number of passengers flying to or from Singapore is limited. The investment has reportedly affected the airline's earnings and faced political scrutiny due to Air India's ongoing losses during its turnaround phase. The minister's remarks also addressed scrutiny and what was described as "racist rants" related to the investment.
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