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Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble delayed (again)

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4 years ago

May 18, 2021

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The Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble bursts for a second time

The Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble was originally meant to open in November last year. However, those plans were derailed due to a spike in cases in Hong Kong.

The bubble was due to come into effect on May 26.

This time, due to the worsening COVID situation in Singapore.

Both sides say they “remain strongly committed to launching the ATB [air travel bubble] safely. However, in light of the recent increase in unlinked community cases, Singapore is unable to meet the criteria to start the Singapore-Hong Kong ATB.”

Singapore recorded 21 fresh infections on Monday. As of Sunday, there were 38.

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It’s the city-state’s worst flare-up since last year

Singapore has tightened restrictions twice in the past fortnight, with in-restaurant dining banned.
The nation also has restricted social gathers to just two people and closed schools from Wednesday.

Only high levels of vaccination coverage can really help to protect us – something none of these countries have yet to achieve. Singapore is now stepping up vaccination, with a million doses just in the last week. We could do the same, if we're willing.
— Chief Health Officer, Victoria (@VictorianCHO) May 17, 2021

Singapore was last month named the best place in the world to be during the pandemic.

Now that ranking is being tested – as the city-state tries desperately to get on top of an outbreak that has led to the return of tough restrictions and postponement of quarantine free travel with Hong Kong

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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22 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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