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Singapore Loosens Mandatory Mask Rules, COVID-19 Travel Requirements
August 29, 2022

Singapore Loosens Mandatory Mask Rules, COVID-19 Travel Requirements

By Sebastian Strangio
After nearly three years, the city-state has taken a significant step toward living with the disease.

Singapore Announces Significant Relaxation of COVID-19 Protocols
March 25, 2022

Singapore Announces Significant Relaxation of COVID-19 Protocols

By Sebastian Strangio
The city-state has finally done away with its strict outdoor mask mandate, as it takes a decisive step toward "living with" the virus.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Logistics Performance in Asia
March 02, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccination and Logistics Performance in Asia

By Jonathan Munemo and Eugene Bempong Nyantakyi
Logistics performance is a good indicator of a country's vaccination success, but some intriguing exceptions also offer lessons for countries hampered by poor logistics.

Omicron Variant Threatens to Upend Southeast Asia’s COVID-19 Recovery
December 02, 2021

Omicron Variant Threatens to Upend Southeast Asia’s COVID-19 Recovery

By Sebastian Strangio
After a challenging year, the region's governments have ample reason to take the emergence of the new strain seriously.

Despite Variants, Singapore’s COVID-19 Strategy on Track
December 01, 2021

Despite Variants, Singapore’s COVID-19 Strategy on Track

By David Rising and Annabelle Liang
Singapore was able to succeed in getting most of its population vaccinated by ensuring there were few barriers to getting the shot and increasing difficulties for the unvaccinated.

Singapore and the Philippines: From Zero-COVID-19 to Living With COVID-19
October 14, 2021

Singapore and the Philippines: From Zero-COVID-19 to Living With COVID-19

By Kenneth Y. Hartigan-Go and Ronald U. Mendoza
Though at opposite ends of the spectrum in their COVID-19 performances, both countries are feeling pressure to find a way to live with the virus.

Singapore Announces First No-Quarantine Travel Scheme
August 20, 2021

Singapore Announces First No-Quarantine Travel Scheme

By Sebastian Strangio
The travel arrangements with Germany and Brunei are part of the city-state's plan of becoming a “COVID-19 resilient nation.”
COVID-19 Set to Burst Singapore-Hong Kong Travel Bubble – Again
May 17, 2021

COVID-19 Set to Burst Singapore-Hong Kong Travel Bubble – Again

By Sebastian Strangio
Singapore has reimposed a lockdown after a sudden spike in untraceable community transmissions.

Singapore, Malaysia Approve Compassionate Cross-Border Travel
May 03, 2021

Singapore, Malaysia Approve Compassionate Cross-Border Travel

By Sebastian Strangio
The plan is a prelude to an eventual reopening of crossborder travel, but a full resumption will be some time off.

Singapore, Malaysia Mull Cooperation on Vaccine Certifications
March 24, 2021

Singapore, Malaysia Mull Cooperation on Vaccine Certifications

By Sebastian Strangio
Mutual recognition of the two nations' COVID-19 vaccine certificates could pave the way for a regional certification process.

Last Week Singapore Released Its 2021 Budget. What’s in It?
February 23, 2021

Last Week Singapore Released Its 2021 Budget. What’s in It?

By James Guild
In the aftermath of COVID-19, the city-state is characteristically looking to the private sector to get the economy moving again.
Singapore Backtracks on COVID-19 Tracking App Privacy Pledge
January 07, 2021

Singapore Backtracks on COVID-19 Tracking App Privacy Pledge

By Sebastian Strangio
A minister revealed that data gathered by a government contact tracing app could also be used “for the purpose of criminal investigation.”

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