News Forum - Demand for Singapore picks up as Covid-19 entry restrictions are eased

[Thaiger]

Data compiled by economists at Maybank Investment Bank reveals an increase in Google searches for Singapore, following the city-state’s easing of Covid restrictions. In particular, an increase in demand has been reported among travellers in Malaysia, along with Indonesia, India, and Australia. According to a Bloomberg report, Singapore has jumped ahead of its neighbours in ditching travel restrictions and adopting a “living with Covid” policy. The authorities confirmed last week that from today, there will be no more testing of vaccinated travellers. Thailand has adopted a similar policy, due to come into effect on May 1, which has boosted international […]

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[BigHewer]

I flew into Singapore this Sunday morning just gone. Was faster getting in than prior to Covid.

They seem to be progressing to a self-check rather than showing docs and downloading apps and all that jazz. It was just a case of “tick a box” on the arrival form. Are you vaccinated? - tick; Have you had a negative PCR test in the last 48 hours? - tick. Like the ever present “Have you been to Africa or South America recently?” question.

Kudos Singapore, nicely done.

[Ramanathan.P]

If a country is run by highly educated leaders from Harvard and Yale, you can always see the standards and efficiency in everything they do. And Singapore is the only country that makes billions during the 2 years Global Pandemic Shut down. It is all because of its Visionary Leader and founding Father the great Lee Kuan Yew, who has left a legacy and benchmark in the global arena of leadership

[AdvocatusDiaboli]

3 hours ago, Ramanathan.P said:

And Singapore is the only country that makes billions during the 2 years Global Pandemic Shut down.

Thailand too made Billions, it just ain’t on their books. 

[Guevara]

4 hours ago, BigHewer said:

I flew into Singapore this Sunday morning just gone. Was faster getting in than prior to Covid.

They seem to be progressing to a self-check rather than showing docs and downloading apps and all that jazz. It was just a case of “tick a box” on the arrival form. Are you vaccinated? - tick; Have you had a negative PCR test in the last 48 hours? - tick. Like the ever present “Have you been to Africa or South America recently?” question.

Kudos Singapore, nicely done.

Very reassuring, we are flying with Singapore Airlines soon from the UK to Chiang Mai via Changi Airport. Fast track at Changi onto Scoot. Singapore Airlines have sent regular updates regarding any change in status. Streets ahead of some Countries.