Singapore News – A long-delayed travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore will begin on May 26, the two cities have said, as they move to re-establish overseas travel links and lift the hurdle of quarantine for visiting foreigners to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vaccinations not required for travellers in Hong Kong to Singapore bubble: Carrie Lam
Singapore News – Hong Kong is planning to only allow those who’ve had COVID-19 shots to fly from the city to Singapore once both governments finalise a travel bubble despite the fact that Singapore has not made it a compulsory requirement.
Singapore first nation to ratify 15-nation economic cooperation agreement
Singapore became the first participating country to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, a multi-nation trade pact that brings together the 10 ASEAN economies as well as Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea.
Singapore, US discuss critical role of transport in post-COVID-19 economic recovery
Global News- Singapore and the United States explore ways to revive international air travel and long-term post-pandemic recovery and resiliency, the countries agreed to continue to cooperate on enhancing safety, security and facilitation.
Singapore to begin vaccinating under 45-year-olds from June
Singapore News: Singapore is planning to vaccinate its population against coronavirus and plans to invite those under the age of 45.
Singapore workers to return to work with staggered work hours, 75 pc capacity
Staggered hours have been the norm at some firms in Singapore, as companies prepare for employees who are currently working from home to return to the workplace from today
Singapore’s COVID safety measures a big part of its human rights report to the UN
Even as the latest safety measures were announced for the Easter weekend and the parliament is set to discuss a digital vaccine passport system next week, Singapore’s handling of the pandemic makes up a big part of its national human rights report to the United Nations (UN).
Singapore government announces waiver on foreign workers’ levies during stay-home period
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) yesterday said it would waive levies on foreign workers, including maids, during their stay-home notice periods from January to September 2021 to help employers manage the increased costs associated with the COVID-19 safety measures.
Vaccine certification next step in plan to restart quarantine-less travel: Singapore
Singapore’s Ministry of Transport (MOT) said that developing methods for mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination certification with other countries will be the first step towards re-establishing travel without quarantine or stay-home notice.
No need for vaccinated Singapore residents to get tested for COVID antibodies: MOH
Speaking during a COVID-19 press conference, Associate Professor Kenneth Mak, Deputy Director of Medical Services at MOH, said there is no need for residents in Singapore to get themselves tested after receiving their COVID-19 vaccination to determine that they have the relevant antibodies.
