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Temasek-backed investor bets on Singapore to reach U.S. for robotics

The pitch comes as Washington moves to restrict access for Chinese robotics firms, redirecting dealmaking toward Singapore-based startups with U.S.-bound commercialization plans.

CNBC Markets reports on a Temasek-backed venture investor that is pitching Singapore as a route to American customers for robotics companies.

The outlet says the strategy is aimed at overcoming Washington restrictions that are shutting out Chinese robotics, arguing that Singapore-based startups with real development in the city-state can still find a path to the U.S.

CNBC World describes the same approach, framing it as a way for robotics entrepreneurs to target U.S. buyers despite tighter U.S. access for Chinese competitors.

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