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SMU School of Economics Associate Dean (Faculty, Research) and Professor of Economics Hoon Hian Teck said that “Singapore's strong legal institutions and excellent physical infrastructure give it a comparative advantage in the 'middleman' role, particularly as the region expands”. Prof Hoon was commenting on how Singapore can continue to stay relevant and fuel further growth in the future.