Hanoi, April 21 -- The newly established Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to present an opportunity for businesses to strengthen their supply chains amid uncertainties caused by tariffs, said Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

At a business and investment forum in Malaysia's southern state of Johor on April 21, Gan, who is also Minister for Trade and Industry, described the event as "both important and timely" amid rising protectionism globally.

He noted that escalating tensions between the US and China have led to a volley of tit-for-tat tariffs, effectively choking off trade between the world's two largest economies.

These developments will have significant implications on businesses in Singapor...