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Minister Ong Ye Kung’s Speech at a Closed Door Dialogue

Minister Ong Ye Kung’s Speech at a Closed Door Dialogue

Minister Ong Ye Kung delivered a speech this afternoon at a dialogue with EuroCham members where he reiterated the Singapore Government’s commitment to staying open.

August 20, 2021

MTI: Vaccinated Travel Lane and Recognition of Overseas Vaccinations for Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (SMMs)

MTI: Vaccinated Travel Lane and Recognition of Overseas Vaccinations for Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (SMMs)

A new Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) will be implemented to facilitate fully vaccinated persons to travel into Singapore under reduced border measures.

August 19, 2021

MTI: Framework for Country/Region Classification and Updates on Border Measures for Travellers

MTI: Framework for Country/Region Classification and Updates on Border Measures for Travellers

To provide greater certainty in planning of travel, we will classify countries/regions into four categories:

August 19, 2021

MOH: Resuming Entry Approvals for Vaccinated Work Pass Holders and their Dependants

MOH: Resuming Entry Approvals for Vaccinated Work Pass Holders and their Dependants

Vaccinated-Differentiated Border Measures – From 10 August 2021, Ministry of Manpower will resume entry approvals for work pass holders and their dependants with travel history to higher risk countries/regions. Eligible work pass holders and their dependants must be fully vaccinated before arrival in Singapore. – From 20 August 2021 2359 hours, all fully vaccinated travellers

August 10, 2021

MTI: [COVID-19] Preparing for our transition towards COVID resilience

MTI: [COVID-19] Preparing for our transition towards COVID resilience

From 20 August 2021, 2359 hrs, all fully vaccinated travellers1 from Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, Norway, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and Switzerland may apply to opt out of dedicated SHN facilities and serve their 14-day SHN at their respective places of residence (e.g. residential address) or other suitable accommodation.

August 6, 2021

A Guide on How Employers & Businesses can Support National Service

A Guide on How Employers & Businesses can Support National Service

Since 1967, Singapore has conscripted all eligible male citizens and permanent residents to serve National Service (NS).

July 15, 2021

Eurocham Cambodia has recently released two flagship publications: the Business Confidence Survey 2021, and the Business Opportunities in Cambodia 2021-2022

Eurocham Cambodia has recently released two flagship publications: the Business Confidence Survey 2021, and the Business Opportunities in Cambodia 2021-2022

Eurocham Cambodia has recently released two flagship publications: the Business Confidence Survey 2021, and the Business Opportunities in Cambodia 2021-2022.

June 28, 2021

Gan: Waiving SHN could be among concessions for vaccinated travellers – The Straits Times

Gan: Waiving SHN could be among concessions for vaccinated travellers – The Straits Times

People who have received their Covid-19 vaccinations "will be given some concession when travelling or returning to Singapore", Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said yesterday.

June 25, 2021

Living normally, with Covid-19 – The Straits Times

Living normally, with Covid-19 – The Straits Times

With vaccination, testing, treatment and social responsibility, in the near future, when someone gets Covid-19, our response can be very different from now. We are drawing up a road map to transit to this new normal.

June 24, 2021

Singapore preparing road map for living with Covid-19 – The Straits Times

Singapore preparing road map for living with Covid-19 – The Straits Times

With enough people vaccinated, Covid-19 will be managed like other endemic diseases such as the common flu, and people will be able to work, travel and shop without quarantines or lockdowns.ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

June 24, 2021

Stay-home notice cut to 14 days for travellers from high-risk areas, but additional Covid-19 rapid tests a must – The Straits Times

Stay-home notice cut to 14 days for travellers from high-risk areas, but additional Covid-19 rapid tests a must – The Straits Times

SINGAPORE - All new travellers arriving from high-risk countries and regions must be placed on a 14-day stay-home notice (SHN) from Wednesday (June 23), instead of 21 days, at dedicated facilities.

June 23, 2021

Booking.com’s 2021 Sustainable Travel Report Affirms Potential Watershed Moment

Booking.com’s 2021 Sustainable Travel Report Affirms Potential Watershed Moment

Latest research from Booking.com reveals how the ‘pandemic effect’ could finally tip sustainable travel intent into impactful action.

June 18, 2021

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