[KUALA LUMPUR] The soon-to-be-launched Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is emerging as a prime destination for global businesses pursuing a “China Plus One” strategy, with market expectations including faster business approvals, targeted incentives and the strategic leverage of Singapore’s financial strength alongside Johor’s cost advantages to drive high-value investments.

With a joint agreement expected to be finalised this month during the Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat, the zone is poised to attract a surge of foreign direct investment (FDI) driven by changing trade dynamics and the prospect of a second term for former US president Donald Trump.

Market experts said the JS-SEZ offers an ideal platform for diversifying supply chains and capitalising on shifting trade routes, with businesses eager for incentives and funding to fuel growth in the zone.

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