The least surprising chapter of the Manus story is what’s happening right now
Did anyone think there would not be a reckoning over this tie-up?
- <b>Predictable outcome:</b> Industry experts anticipated regulatory challenges would emerge following the initial partnership announcement.
- <b>Reckoning arrives:</b> The controversial business arrangement now faces the expected scrutiny and potential consequences.
- <b>Industry reaction:</b> Stakeholders are responding to the tie-up with the pushback many observers saw coming.
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