Singapore MICE events can now accommodate 1000 attendees

With more than 70% of Singapore’s population having received both vaccine doses, the government has eased restrictions for business events as per its endemic COVID-19 plan. As of 19th August, a maximum of 1000 attendees can be hosted provided they have all been vaccinated (50 if unvaccinated) – the same numbers also apply for live performances.

CENTRESTAGE set to return to HKCEC in September

The sixth edition of Asia’s premier fashion showcase will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 10th to 12th September. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), CENTRESTAGE will feature over 200 brands from 20+ countries and regions with nearly 30 fashion events.

Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble shelved

After a discussion between Singapore Transport Minister S. Iswaran and Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau, both cities have agreed to halt further discussions on the twice-delayed travel bubble, as keeping local populations safe and preventing the risk of imported cases held greater priority. Air travel between the two cities is expected to return eventually, just not in the immediate future.