Other Briefings
Singapore Announces Strategy for E-commerce Industry: Potential for Global and Regional Hub
Singapore’s Minister of Trade introduced the latest plans to transform his country into a regional and global e-commerce hub.
Singapore’s Digital Economy Partnership Agreement
Singapore’s Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) with New Zealand and Chile came into effect on January 7, 2021.
Singapore Issues First Digital Banking Licenses: Potential for Regional Expansion
Singapore has approved its first digital banking licenses, which will make financial services more accessible to underserved segments.
The UK-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: Salient Features
The UK-Singapore free trade agreement (FTA) was signed in early December 2020 and has been in effect since January 1, 2020.
Singapore Establishes Travel Corridor with Taiwan: Key Features
Singapore has established a one-way travel corridor with Taiwan under the Air Travel Pass scheme (in effect since December 18, 2020).
Singapore to Begin Phase 3 of Reopening: Key Features
Singapore will begin Phase 3 of reopening its economy starting December 28, enabling businesses to accommodate more customers.
Singapore Approves the Sale of Lab-Based Meat: Market Potential
In a world’s first, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has approved the sale of lab-grown meat in the country.
Singapore Issues Measures to Enhance Job Retention in Financial Sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Institute of Banking Finance (IBF) have issued measures to enhance job retention in the country’s financial sector.
Singapore Launches Program to Support Green and Sustainability Linked Loans
The Monetary Authority of Singapore recently launched the world’s first grant scheme to support green and sustainability-linked loans (GSLS).
The Singapore-Hong Kong Travel Bubble: Salient Features
From November 22, 2020, the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble will come into effect, allowing short-term visitors to travel between both countries.
