People get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Singapore. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Singapore (VNA) - Singapore will exemptquarantine requirements for passengers from eight other countries who have been fully vaccinated from October 19.
The move is one of Singapore's efforts to gradually lift restrictive measures to live safelywith the COVID-19 pandemic.
With more than 80 percent of its population fully vaccinated againstCOVID-19, in mid-September, Singapore officially resumed international travelfor vaccinated passengers from Germany and Brunei under the “VaccinatedTravel Lane".
From October 19, this programme will be expanded to eight more countries,including the UK, Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain andthe US. The travel corridor with the Republic of Korea is expected to begin on November 15.
Under this policy, passengers will not be required to undergoisolation if they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and tested negativebefore departure and upon arrival in Singapore.
Earlier, on October 9, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced aseries of easing measures under the strategy of "living with COVID-19.
He said that the"Zero-COVID" strategy that Singapore applied in 2020 wasappropriate, but the appearance of the Delta variant forced Singapore toadjust and identify living with COVID-19 when the rate vaccine coveragereached 80 percent in August 2021./.
Leaders of Singapore and Australia have met to discuss a new Green Economy Agreement (GEA) that aims to facilitate green growth through practical measures.
Vietnam and Singapore sought ways to strengthen their defence ties at the 12th defence policy dialogue held in the form of videoconference on October 12.
Singapore’s energy provider SP Group and EDF Group of France said on October 12 that an undersea cable will be developed to import renewable electricity from Indonesia to Singapore.
Singapore's gross domestic product (GDP) rose 6.5 percent on a year-on-year basis in the July-September period, much lower than the growth rate of 15.2 percent in the previous quarter, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on October 14.
The forum featured two in-depth discussion sessions, engaging representatives from governments, think tanks, and businesses from both ASEAN and China, on how to forge closer ties for a common future.
The new FIFA Hub in Jakarta will not only support football development in Indonesia but also serve as a coordination centre for 21 football associations across Southeast and East Asia.
Minister Counselor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen reaffirmed Vietnam’s principled and consistent stance on the Palestine issue, calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire across the entire Gaza Strip.
PM Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the determination of Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, to utilise all viable regional mechanisms of the bloc and work with partners to de-escalate violence and restore a peace process led by Myanmar.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2025), Nikulina, who is also a veteran journalist of Russia’s Sputnik News, emphasised the vital role of mainstream journalism in defending the truth and maintaining public trust.
The Ministry of Commerce reported that imports also rose 18% to 29.9 billion USD during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.1 billion USD. In May alone, Thailand posted a 4.6 billion USD trade surplus with the US and a 4.1 billion USD trade deficit with China.
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
Member states also reviewed progress on six priority areas for 2025, including the development of an underground cable framework, the follow-up agreement to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), the launch of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and the rollout of an investment platform for sustainable building initiatives.
In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali and said Thailand would commission a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix on a Bangkok street circuit from 2028.
The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The target is to be completely free from plastic waste within two years. This can only be achieved if all parties implement the initiative with strong discipline.
Indonesia is taking new steps to improve protections for fishery workers, amid concerns over low wages, harsh working conditions, and limited access to social welfare.
People get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Singapore. (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
