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“From Crisis to Endemic: Stumbling or Pressing Ahead?”
Launched on 26 October 2021, the “From Crisis to Endemic: Stumbling or Pressing Ahead?” report examines how key ASEAN economies – Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam – are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 10, 2021
GLOBAL ACCOMMODATION: THE ROAD TO NET ZERO New report on possible transition pathways for the accommodation sector
We are delighted to share with you our new report "Global accommodation: The road to net-zero emissions" today.
November 8, 2021
Review of Country/Region Classification and Updated Border Measures for Inbound Travellers
October 27, 2021
Singapore launches quarantine-free travel to 10 countries – Financial Times
Singapore has eased one of the world’s most stringent pandemic regimes, launching quarantine-free travel arrangements with 10 countries after nearly 21 months of closed borders.
October 19, 2021
Closed-Door Dialogue with Minister of Manpower
The European Chamber of Commerce Singapore and its members were engaged in an hour and half long dialogue this morning with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), which started with brief remarks made by Mr Federico Donato (President of EuroCham Singapore), Dr Tan See Leng (Minister for Manpower) and Mr Zaqy Mohamad (Senior Minister of State).
October 14, 2021
Updates from MOM
Vaccination as an entry requirement for long-term pass holders from 1 November 2021, 5 Oct From 1 November 2021, all work pass holders and their dependants must be fully vaccinated before arrival in Singapore.
October 8, 2021
Singapore sets up new office under Ministry of Finance to catalyse sustainable financing – CNA
SINGAPORE: A new office that will help to catalyse sustainable financing and investments has been set up under the Ministry of Finance, as Singapore looks to expand its green finance ecosystem.
September 30, 2021
Singapore’s population shrinks to 5.45 million; citizens and PRs dip for first time since 1970 – CNA
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s total population shrank by 4.1 per cent to 5.45 million in June this year, largely due to a fall in non-resident numbers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to official figures released on Tuesday (Sep 28).
September 29, 2021
SBF Media Statement – SBF Launches the Singapore Women Entrepreneurs Network to Connect Women Entrepreneurs
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) launched its Singapore Women Entrepreneurs Network (SG-WEN) at the SBF Center on 21 September 2021.
September 23, 2021
Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme may be expanded soon; 1 Covid-19 case found among 900 visitors – The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - Vaccinated travellers from more countries are likely able to enter Singapore without having to quarantine "in the coming weeks and months".
September 21, 2021
S’pore eases restrictions for travellers from more countries; those from Indonesia can transit here – The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - Passengers with travel history to Indonesia within the last 21 days prior to departure for Singapore will be allowed to transit in the Republic again, following a ban which started on July 12.
September 18, 2021
10-hour debate in Parliament over foreign competition in job market ends past midnight – The Straits Times A8
SINGAPORE - Singapore's answer to foreign competition in the local job market cannot be to shut its doors and turn away investors. Instead, the country has to - and will - invest in its people, working to mitigate the downsides of an open economy and striving for growth that will benefit all.
September 16, 2021
