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Buzz returns to Singapore’s central business district

Fiona Lam

Fiona Lam

Published Wed, Jun 22, 2022 · 01:17 PM
    • Footfall in the CBD's retail and F&B areas has reached about 70 to 80 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, says Knight Frank Singapore head of retail, Ethan Hsu.
    • Footfall in the CBD's retail and F&B areas has reached about 70 to 80 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, says Knight Frank Singapore head of retail, Ethan Hsu. ST FILE PHOTO
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    LUNCHTIME and happy-hour crowds have become a common sight again in the central business district (CBD), after Singapore relaxed most of its Covid-19 measures with effect from Apr 26, 2022.

    At the same time, the morning commute has been getting a tad busier as offices fill up gradually, and hotels are welcoming more business travellers and tourists.

    Here are some figures reflecting the recent pick-up in activity in CBD precincts such as Tanjong Pagar, Raffles Place, City Hall, Cecil and Marina Bay.

    Singapore officesSingapore retailSingapore F&BHotelsPublic transport

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