71.   Singapore, in hot rivalry with Hong Kong for regional hub status, is the odd tiger out.

72.   Subic is being developed into a regional hub and a Hong Kong-style free port.

73.   Taiwan also wants to develop the island as a regional financial hub.

74.   The Arequipa airport, an important regional hub, remained closed after protesters damaged the main terminal and blocked the runway Saturday.

75.   The city-state also offers incentives including training grants and easier immigration procedures for workers as part of an effort to develop into a regional broadcasting hub.