Singapore issued US$33 billion stimulus package

March 27, 2020 0 615 Views

Singapore issued an S$48 billion (US$33 billion) stimulus package to tide its economy through the outbreak.
The country reported 73 new cases (Covid-19) with several new clusters located. This brings the total number of infections to 631.
National carrier Singapore Airlines will ground 96 percent of its capacity that had been scheduled up until April of this year.
Singapore will block entry or transit for visitors with travel history to Italy, France, Spain and Germany within the last 14 days.
Singapore will cease port calls for all cruise vessels, effective immediately, according to the country’s Maritime and Port Authority.
Singaporeans have been advised by the country’s health ministry to defer all non-essential travel to Italy, France, Spain and Germany.
National carrier Singapore Airlines and SilkAir have cancelled a number flights to and from several cities in India until April 26.

Asean Travel News Travel News Agency in Delhi