Singapore ramps up government support for aviation and tourism 

The Singapore Government will step-up its efforts to support pump the aerospace, aviation and tourism sector deal with COVID 19 pandemic, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said in a ministerial statement on August 17. Heng said these sectors need support due to their importance to the broader Singapore economy. “Our strategy is to provide further support for these sectors, to retain core capabilities and position them for an eventual recovery. These sectors are important parts of our economy, and they are multipliers for other sectors. “Singapore’s position as a global business node depends on our connectivity as an air hub. The