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Singapore to open new lane for business travelers, house them in bubble

Applications for the new travel lane will open next month. People from all countries can apply but must adhere to the travel lane's strict health and testing protocols

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Singapore’s small and open economy is largely dependent upon the tourist and service sectors for growth. (Bloomberg)

Katrina Nicholas and Michelle Jamrisko | Bloomberg

4 min read Last Updated : Dec 15 2020 | 11:20 AM IST

Singapore will start a new travel lane for “business, official and high economic value travelers” that will allow people to come to the city-state without quarantine for short-term stays and reside in a dedicated “bubble” facility near the airport.

The travel lane, announced by Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing on Tuesday, builds on Singapore’s efforts to reopen its borders in a controlled manner. The Southeast Asian nation, which has largely beaten back the coronavirus, announced Monday that it will progress to the third and final phase of its national Covid-19 response strategy on Dec. 28.

Singapore’s small and open

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