Hongkong and Singapore

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Hong Kong And Singapore Sign Air Bubble Agreement, Remove Quarantine

To resume overseas travel and remove quarantine for the visitors, Hong Kong and Singapore on October 15 agreed to set up a bi-lateral air travel bubble. The representatives of the countries announced that it is mandatory for passengers to hold a COVID negative certificate and special flights will be allotted under the agreement. Singapore’s representative said, "It will provide a model for future collaboration with other parts of the world… read-more

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 06:40 PM / by Dharshana Vijayan

Tags: SINGAPORE, HONGKONG, Travel Bubble, Covid-19, International Travel

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Singapore Airlines

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Singapore Airlines to Launch 'No Destination' Flights to Boost Revenues

Singapore Airlines will launch "No Destination Flights" by the end of October, 2020 to boost its revenue. The flights will take off from the Jewel Changi Airport and land at the same Airport after spending around 3 hours in the sky. The aim of the project is to provide an experience of flying. Similar initiatives have been taken by Japanese and Taiwanese airlines already to manage their revenues.

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 - 09:41 AM / by Ujjwal Panchariya

Tags: SINGAPORE, Flights, Singapore Airlines

Courtesy: Times Now

Singapore's opposition Indian-origin leader creates history

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Indian-Origin Pritam Singh Becomes Singapore's First Opposition Leader

An Indian-origin politician in Singapore, Pritam Singh, on August 31 became the country's first opposition leader. Singh's party won 10 of the 93 contested seats in the General Election on July 10, and created history by becoming the biggest opposition in the country. While underlining the importance of foreigners, Singh said, "Their presence gives Singapore a vitality that keeps us economically relevant... provides jobs and opportunities to… read-more

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 - 12:29 PM / by Bhavyata Kagrana

Tags: SINGAPORE, Elections, Indian-Origin-Politician, History

The Apple floating orb store

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Apple to Open Its First Floating Store in Singapore

Apple is set to open first ever orb-shaped floating retail store in Singapore, facing the renowned Marina Bay Sands hotel. Reportedly, it also has an “underwater passage” connected to the shore. The store has been equipped to glow at night in multiple colours. Apple has described the retail store as “a space for you to explore, connect and create something new.” The opening date has not been announced yet.

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 - 12:12 AM / by Masumi Shah

Tags: Apple, retail store, SINGAPORE, floating orb, marina bay sands hotel

Courtesy: Mashable