Headquarters of South Korea’s pandemic control effort asked local governments to end mandatory testing for foreigners to eliminate discrimination or rights violations. But only Seoul complied.
Malaysia in gradual recovery from third wave of Covid-19 infections
PUTRAJAYA – The announcement by Malaysia and Singapore to work towards facilitating bilateral cross-border travel on Tuesday (March 23) has spotlighted Malaysia’s gradual recovery from a coronavirus …
Malaysia, Singapore Working on Reciprocal Vaccine Certificates
Malaysia and Singapore are working toward reciprocal vaccination certification as the Southeast Asian neighbors plan to restore cross-border travel. Operational details, including the application …
Travel corridor between Singapore and Indonesia underway
Singaporeans may visit Batam Nongsa and Bintan Lagoi in April. The Indonesian government is considering opening a travel corridor between Singapore, Batam Nongsa and Bintan Lagoi on 21 April.
Tourism Lull From Thailand to Singapore Damping Oil Demand
Southeast Asian oil and fuel demand has hit a plateau after an initial recovery from the Covid-19-induced slump and appears unlikely to get back to pre-virus levels until the end of the year or later.
Indonesia to Reopen More Locations to Singapore Travelers
Indonesia has added Batam and Bintan to a travel corridor arrangement with Singapore that would allow foreign visitors back in the resort islands for the first time during the pandemic, according to …
OPINION – Hong Kong, Macau, and the Index of Economic Freedom
Heritage Foundation has recently dropped Hong Kong and Macau from its 2021 Index of Economic Freedom, a list which is topped by Singapore …
Vivian Balakrishnan to visit Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia
Last September, Singapore and Brunei agreed to establish a reciprocal green lane for travel between the two countries for essential business and official purposes. This service is not intended for …
Vivian reaffirms Singapore’s close ties with Brunei, will visit Malaysia today
Dr Balakrishnan returned to Singapore yesterday, and will be travelling to Malaysia today before visiting Indonesia, MFA added. Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement yesterday that Dr …
Tourism Lull From Thailand to Singapore Is Damping Oil Demand
Southeast Asian oil and fuel demand has hit a plateau after an initial recovery from the Covid-19-induced slump and appears unlikely to get back to pre-virus levels until the end of the year or later.