Hello.
After more than 1,000 days of self-imposed isolation, China’s Great Reopening finally took place on Sunday, with travellers streaming across its borders, both in and out.
Singapore has confirmed it will not go the way of some countries that have instituted fresh travel curbs on China arrivals. Duke-NUS’ Khoo Yoong Khean and Ruklanthi de Alwis say Singapore doesn’t need to reactively enforce restrictions to every potential new wave.
There are plenty of economic gains for Singapore in keeping travel streamlined for Chinese visitors, says the Institute of Policy Studies’ Faizal Yahya. But having pined for their return, business writer Raini Hamdi points out the tourism sector must now deal with the headaches of having their wish come true.
All this revenge travel is bad news for our warming planet. And Singapore’s plans to diversify energy sources hit a snag after the collapse of Sun Cable, throwing an ambitious project to import green electricity from Australia into uncertainty. All is not lost yet, says Energy Studies Institute’s David Broadstock.
But if you’re not done scratching that travel itch, don’t forget to pack your power bank in your carry-on baggage and be careful it doesn’t overheat. And (I can’t believe this needs saying) please don’t abuse your cabin crew.
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