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The UK-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: Salient Features
The UK-Singapore free trade agreement (FTA) was signed in early December 2020 and has been in effect since January 1, 2020.
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Singapore Establishes Travel Corridor with Taiwan: Key Features
Singapore has established a one-way travel corridor with Taiwan under the Air Travel Pass scheme (in effect since December 18, 2020).
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Singapore to Begin Phase 3 of Reopening: Key Features
Singapore will begin Phase 3 of reopening its economy starting December 28, enabling businesses to accommodate more customers.
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Singapore Approves the Sale of Lab-Based Meat: Market Potential
In a world’s first, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has approved the sale of lab-grown meat in the country.
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Singapore Issues Measures to Enhance Job Retention in Financial Sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Institute of Banking Finance (IBF) have issued measures to enhance job retention in the country’s financial sector.
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Singapore’s 2021 Public Holidays
ASEAN Briefing outlines Singapore’s official public holidays in 2021. Businesses should take note of the official holiday schedule and plan accordingly.
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Singapore Launches Program to Support Green and Sustainability Linked Loans
The Monetary Authority of Singapore recently launched the world’s first grant scheme to support green and sustainability-linked loans (GSLS).
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The Singapore-Hong Kong Travel Bubble: Salient Features
From November 22, 2020, the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble will come into effect, allowing short-term visitors to travel between both countries.
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Singapore to Issue Tech Pass Visa in 2021: Key Features
Singapore will issue a new work permit in January 2021, named Tech.Pass, aimed at attracting technology entrepreneurs and experts.
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Singapore Allows Entry of Travelers from Mainland China
Singapore began allowing short-term visitors from mainland China on November 6, 2020, through its Air Travel Pass (ATP) program.
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