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Singaporeans to enjoy extra freedoms as vaccine rollout ramps up

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4 years ago

July 8, 2021

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As the COVID vaccine rollout continues in Singapore – if you’re vaccinated, you’ll now be able to enjoy more freedoms

Being fully vaccinated here in Singapore will soon allow you to participate in more community and economic activities with more freedoms on the way, once half of the population has received two vaccine doses.

That milestone is likely to be reached within weeks, with the nation on set to hit targets by the end of July.

FILE PHOTO: Workers wipe down doors at a train station during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Singapore August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su

Close to 40 percent of the population has already been fully vaccinated.

Currently, only two people can dine or drink together at restaurants and bars and that number will rise to five on Monday. At the end of the month, the limit will likely increase to eight, but only if everyone in the group is fully vaccinated.

In a further incentive to get vaccinated:

The attendance cap for some activities and events – including spectator sports and wedding ceremonies – will double to 500 – if everyone is fully vaccinated

The government hopes two-thirds of the population will be by National Day on August 9 2021.

The city-state is expected to gradually transition to a new normal, where Covid-19 is still around but can be controlled through mass vaccination.

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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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18 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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