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Singapore's travel easing is a risk game

Public health risks must be balanced against a strong economic need for easing controls, analysts say

Annabeth Leow

Published Wed, Nov 11, 2020 · 09:50 PM

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SINGAPORE's gradual border reopening is not risk-free - but the public health risks must be balanced against a strong economic need for easing controls, analysts have said.

Some also suggested that Taiwan and Thailand could be next on the list of places where Singapore allows unrestricted, quarantine-free travel.

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Singapore's travel easing is a risk game

Annabeth Leow

KEYWORDS IN THIS ARTICLE

Economy & Policy

NTUC aims to do more to support PMEs, who now account for nearly half its membership

Singapore’s inflation eases more than expected in March, with headline inflation at 2.5-year low

8 in 10 firms in S-E Asia, Greater China positive about business environment: UOB survey

Flexi-work request guidelines not meant to prescribe blanket outcomes for employers or influence hiring of workforce: SNEF

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