Sectors vital to global supply chains to lead reopening of Singapore economy: Chan Chun Sing

Singapore

SINGAPORE will prioritise sectors "closely intertwined" with global supply chains - such as precision manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals and petrochemicals - as the country allows some businesses to gradually resume operations from May 12, said Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing.

Speaking at an online press briefing on Sunday, Mr Chan said that sectors that enable Singapore to "trade with the world and access critical supplies" will progressively restart first.

"We will not be able to open some of the social entertainment outlets, but we are focused on our manufacturing capacities and production capabilities. First, we will make sure that we maintain connectivity for all our air, land and sea links, not just for Singapore, but for the region and the global supply c…

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