Because ________ costs were much higher in Singapore than in neighboring countries, the city-state promoted higher-technology and capital-intensive industries domestically, and enticed power-technology industries to relocate either long distance-to Thailand, Vietnam, or southern China-or to neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Land and labor costs in Singapore are significantly higher compared to neighboring countries, prompting the city-state to focus on high-tech and capital-intensive industries and encourage other industries to relocate to nearby regions with lower costs.

Because ________ Costs Were Much Higher in Singapore Than in Neighboring