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Singapoe Sidecars co-founder Simon Wong likes to read with a cuppa on Sunday afternoons.

Singapore Sidecars co-founder Simon Wong likes to read with a cuppa on Sunday afternoons.

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Who: British-born Singapore permanent resident Simon Wong, 50, co-founded Singapore Sidecars as a social enterprise to raise funds for various causes. 

The company offers tours of various neighbourhoods in vintage Vespa sidecars. It is expanding to Barcelona in early 2025, working with Singapore Airlines and Singapore Tourism Board to showcase Singapore in Spain with sidecar tours and food experiences. 

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