Furthermore, while Forest City is close to Singapore, physical and bureaucratic border crossings remain a hurdle. A strategic reimaginationTo attract investors and residents, Forest City must pivot from a property-sales model to an ecosystem-creation model. Transforming Forest City into a Special Access Zone — allowing tourists to enter with minimal processing — would significantly boost its attractiveness. Long-term success depends on branding Forest City as a “Special Economic Zone for Sustainable Living and Innovation”. With the right communication strategy and tangible development — rather than just social media hype — Forest City can flourish.

Source: The Edge Markets February 06, 2026 03:36 UTC