Monday, 20 December 2021

Singapore Airlines launches vaccinated travel lane service to Bangkok - The Thaiger

Singapore Airlines launches vaccinated travel lane service to Bangkok  The Thaiger

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Worth the wait - National Geographic Traveler Magazine

Worth the wait  National Geographic Traveler Magazine

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New Singapore event added to Asian Tour schedule - Golf Australia Magazine

New Singapore event added to Asian Tour schedule  Golf Australia Magazine

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Singapore Changi To Rely Heavily On Digital COVID Checks - Simple Flying

Singapore Changi To Rely Heavily On Digital COVID Checks  Simple Flying

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Singapore's Economy Faces Multiple Threats as Growth Slows - Bloomberg

Singapore's Economy Faces Multiple Threats as Growth Slows  Bloomberg

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Latest Information and Guidance For Travel To India - Forbes

Latest Information and Guidance For Travel To India  Forbes

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Saturday, 18 December 2021

SkyHelix, Vespa road trip, DJ classes: Last-minute fun things to do in Singapore before 2021 ends - CNA

SkyHelix, Vespa road trip, DJ classes: Last-minute fun things to do in Singapore before 2021 ends  CNA

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IN FOCUS: After signs of recovery, how much damage is Omicron doing to the battered travel and tourism industry? - CNA

IN FOCUS: After signs of recovery, how much damage is Omicron doing to the battered travel and tourism industry?  CNA

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Italy Bans Non-Essential Travel From Singapore - SchengenVisaInfo.com - SchengenVisaInfo.com

  1. Italy Bans Non-Essential Travel From Singapore - SchengenVisaInfo.com  SchengenVisaInfo.com
  2. Italy Bans Tourists From Singapore Until Jan. 31, ST Says  Bloomberg
  3. Italy bans tourists from Singapore till Jan 31 next year, travel agents change plans for tours  The Straits Times
  4. Italy ban on tourists from Singapore on COVID-19 concerns possibly 'clerical mistake', says ambassador  CNA
  5. Italy bans tourists from Singapore till Jan 31 next year  The Business Times
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20 astonishing facts about the A380 superjumbo - CNN

20 astonishing facts about the A380 superjumbo  CNN

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Tuesday, 14 December 2021

Singapore citizens can enter Malaysia via land VTL, and vice versa, from Dec 20 - CNA

Singapore citizens can enter Malaysia via land VTL, and vice versa, from Dec 20  CNA

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Rare deal to book coveted Singapore Airlines first class suites using miles - The Points Guy

Rare deal to book coveted Singapore Airlines first class suites using miles  The Points Guy

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Singapore Eases Workplace Rules Even as it Warns of Omicron Risk - BNN

Singapore Eases Workplace Rules Even as it Warns of Omicron Risk  BNN

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Why does it feel like yearly overseas trips are the only way S'poreans can truly escape from life? - Mothership.sg

Why does it feel like yearly overseas trips are the only way S'poreans can truly escape from life?  Mothership.sg

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Asia-Pacific travel guide: The best places to visit in our region - Traveller

Asia-Pacific travel guide: The best places to visit in our region  Traveller

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You can now travel all the way from Portugal to Singapore by train - The Independent

You can now travel all the way from Portugal to Singapore by train  The Independent

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Singapore-Malaysia land VTL to be extended to citizens of both countries from Dec 20 - TODAY

Singapore-Malaysia land VTL to be extended to citizens of both countries from Dec 20  TODAY

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Covid-19 Pandemic: Live Updates and News for Dec. 14, 2021 - Bloomberg

Covid-19 Pandemic: Live Updates and News for Dec. 14, 2021  Bloomberg

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Singapore warns of ‘potentially big’ wave of infections as it tightens rules - South China Morning Post

Singapore warns of ‘potentially big’ wave of infections as it tightens rules  South China Morning Post

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Singapore Eases Workplace Rules Even as it Warns of Omicron Risk - BNN

Singapore Eases Workplace Rules Even as it Warns of Omicron Risk  BNN

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Singapore citizens can enter Malaysia via land VTL, and vice versa, from Dec 20 - CNA

Singapore citizens can enter Malaysia via land VTL, and vice versa, from Dec 20  CNA

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A new track record! Travellers can now go all the way from Portugal to Singapore via train - Daily Mail

A new track record! Travellers can now go all the way from Portugal to Singapore via train  Daily Mail

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Monday, 13 December 2021

Singapore clarifies confusion over its consulate in Malaysia after border travel curbs eased - Yahoo News

Singapore clarifies confusion over its consulate in Malaysia after border travel curbs eased  Yahoo News

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Total of 610 vaccinated travel passes to Singapore issued to travellers from Thailand in first two days of applications - Malay Mail

Total of 610 vaccinated travel passes to Singapore issued to travellers from Thailand in first two days of applications  Malay Mail

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Flying during Covid-19: When will Singapore's air travel take off again? - The Straits Times

Flying during Covid-19: When will Singapore's air travel take off again?  The Straits Times

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Total of 610 vaccinated travel passes to Singapore issued to travellers from Thailand in first two days of applications - Malay Mail

Total of 610 vaccinated travel passes to Singapore issued to travellers from Thailand in first two days of applications  Malay Mail

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SG hidden gems: See the world without leaving Singapore - The Straits Times

SG hidden gems: See the world without leaving Singapore  The Straits Times

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Sunday, 12 December 2021

Singapore on track to further ease Covid-19 measures soon: Experts - The Straits Times

Singapore on track to further ease Covid-19 measures soon: Experts  The Straits Times

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How travelling to Australia is like in Covid times - TODAY

How travelling to Australia is like in Covid times  TODAY

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Commentary: Omicron and travel restrictions – uncertain environment is destroying passenger confidence - CNA

Commentary: Omicron and travel restrictions – uncertain environment is destroying passenger confidence  CNA

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Latest Information And Guidance On Travel From India - Forbes

Latest Information And Guidance On Travel From India  Forbes

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Omicron Cases in Singapore: Two People With Boosters Test Positive - Bloomberg

Omicron Cases in Singapore: Two People With Boosters Test Positive  Bloomberg

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Singapore finds two breakthrough Omicron cases in residents who got COVID booster shots - Fortune

Singapore finds two breakthrough Omicron cases in residents who got COVID booster shots  Fortune

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Friday, 10 December 2021

Omicron Cases in Singapore: Positive-Test Results From Two People With Boosters - Bloomberg

Omicron Cases in Singapore: Positive-Test Results From Two People With Boosters  Bloomberg

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Covid-19 Pandemic: Live Updates and News for Dec. 10, 2021 - Bloomberg

Covid-19 Pandemic: Live Updates and News for Dec. 10, 2021  Bloomberg

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Singapore finds two breakthrough Omicron cases in residents who got COVID booster shots - Fortune

Singapore finds two breakthrough Omicron cases in residents who got COVID booster shots  Fortune

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Commentary: Malaysia-Singapore VTL - what if it slams shut? - CNA

Commentary: Malaysia-Singapore VTL - what if it slams shut?  CNA

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Flying during Covid-19: When will Singapore's air travel take off again? - The Straits Times

Flying during Covid-19: When will Singapore's air travel take off again?  The Straits Times

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Tuesday, 7 December 2021

VTL travellers from Singapore exempted from South Korea's new quarantine rules - The Straits Times

VTL travellers from Singapore exempted from South Korea's new quarantine rules  The Straits Times

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Change in COVID-19 protocols for world travel impacts IU international students - WISHTV.com

Change in COVID-19 protocols for world travel impacts IU international students  WISHTV.com

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Thousands use quarantine-free Singapore-Malaysia travel lane - The Phnom Penh Post

Thousands use quarantine-free Singapore-Malaysia travel lane  The Phnom Penh Post

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How to Craft a Destination Wedding - Luxury Travel Advisor

How to Craft a Destination Wedding  Luxury Travel Advisor

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South Korea – Singapore VTL: Everything you need to know and what to expect when you travel - Lifestyle Asia

South Korea – Singapore VTL: Everything you need to know and what to expect when you travel  Lifestyle Asia

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Over 5,000 travelled via land VTL between Singapore and Malaysia in first 5 days - The Business Times

Over 5,000 travelled via land VTL between Singapore and Malaysia in first 5 days  The Business Times

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Singapore Says Delta Covid Wave Subsiding as Hospital Load Eases - Bloomberg

Singapore Says Delta Covid Wave Subsiding as Hospital Load Eases  Bloomberg

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Omicron-concerned Singapore stops VTL travel for work pass holders - Economic Times

Omicron-concerned Singapore stops VTL travel for work pass holders  Economic Times

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European travel powerhouse and 6 other places at 'very high' risk for Covid-19, CDC says - CNN

European travel powerhouse and 6 other places at 'very high' risk for Covid-19, CDC says  CNN

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Commentary: Omicron and travel restrictions – uncertain environment is destroying passenger confidence - CNA

Commentary: Omicron and travel restrictions – uncertain environment is destroying passenger confidence  CNA

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Omicron alert: Singapore tightens vaccinated travel lanes for work pass holders - The New Indian Express

Omicron alert: Singapore tightens vaccinated travel lanes for work pass holders  The New Indian Express

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Omicron's rapid spread shreds budding recovery in air travel - Crain's Detroit Business

Omicron's rapid spread shreds budding recovery in air travel  Crain's Detroit Business

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Monday, 6 December 2021

Travellers told to be prepared for changes to year-end holiday plans as more Omicron cases surface - The Straits Times

Travellers told to be prepared for changes to year-end holiday plans as more Omicron cases surface  The Straits Times

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Where to enjoy snow sports and après ski in Switzerland this winter

Produced by SilverKris for Switzerland Tourism

Luxury and adventure beckon in the Swiss Alps, especially during wintertime. The landscape is a picture of half-timbered wooden chalets, snow-laden evergreens and a virtually uninterrupted horizon of icing-sugar-coated summits.

It’s little wonder that Switzerland first invented winter tourism, back in the 1860s with the opening of world-first ski lifts and grand dame hotels. Ever since, the Swiss have made mountains accessible in a way no one else has. This has given rise to envy-inducing hotels, mighty sightseeing trains, lifestyle spas and all manner of outdoor pursuits.

So whether you’re a seasoned skier, a first-time snowboarder, a meditative snowshoer or just someone looking to luxuriate in stunning surrounds, there’s unparalleled beauty and options to explore. Here are some of the highlights the Swiss Alps have to offer.

Snowboarding in Grindelwald, gateway to the Jungfrau Region
Snowboarding in Grindelwald, gateway to the Jungfrau Region

Jungfrau Region

The Bernese Oberland, encircled by seismogram-ragged peaks in the near-centre of Switzerland, has legends to match its scores of ski runs. This is the home of world-famous mountains the Jungfrau, Mönch and the Eiger, as well as the lakeside drama of Interlaken and the cliff-edge thrills of mountain villages Mürren, Wengen and Grindelwald. On top of all that, the Jungfrau Region is home to the highest-altitude railway station in Europe (the Jungfraujoch) and the new Eiger Express tri-cable gondola.

Despite such a grand introduction, the Jungfrau Region remains a low-key ski area, even if the numbers – two valleys, three mountain ranges, 200-plus kilometres of pistes – suggest otherwise. Unlike St Moritz or nearby Gstaad, this is a destination for discovery more than shopping or sitting idly by in the sun (though, you can do that too). The mountains demand you take part, and that means ski touring, winter hiking, sledging, curling, cross-country skiing and even winter trail running.

Jungfraujoch is the highest railway station in Europe
Jungfraujoch is the highest railway station in Europe

Après ski

With the onset of evening, Grindelwald is ground zero for chilled-out restaurants and bars. This laidback vibe is the result of the many dreamers planning to get up at dawn the next morning, so – in a nutshell – it’s really what you make of it. Try the Bus Stop Bar, a toned-down pub run out of a school bus, or Avocado Bar for beers and live music sessions, not green fruit.

Skiing in Zermatt with a view of Materhorn
Skiing in Zermatt with a view of Materhorn

Zermatt

If feels as if all roads in the canton of Valais lead to Zermatt – and for good reason. The car-free resort is anchored to the southwest by the country’s most famous peak, the unsurpassable Matterhorn. That alone brings in trainloads of sightseers and skiers into this high Alpine plateau to snowshoe, snowboard and careen through an acutely Swiss landscape. Indeed, the entire resort is laid out to maximise the Alpine views, and the ski area – connected to Cervinia over the Italian border – has exquisitely framed slopes, world-class gondolas, a silvery glacier and epic off-piste for thrill-seekers.

But it’s not all about the winter sports. When the snow clouds gather, there are luxury spas to indulge in and the historic Gornergrat Railway, which snakes through firs and along mountain contours to an insanely beautiful view of the Gorner Glacier and observatory-like Kulmhotel. Even if you aren’t a skier, a trip to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at 3,883m – Europe’s highest mountain station with an ice cave and restaurant – is intoxicating.

Relaxing at Das Cervo restort in Zermatt
Relaxing at Cervo restort in Zermatt

Après ski

Every hotel in Zermatt is essentially a restaurant, and that makes the resort the ultimate choice for foodies. Two words sum it up: Michelin star. For creative dishes, After Seven at The Backstage Hotel is laudable for both its here-and-now Swiss cuisine and its commitment to local producers and sustainability. Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof is more a splashy white-gloved affair. Here, dishes include extravagant rabbit tartare, roe deer with foraged chanterelles and – that rare thing – Swiss salmon.

Springtime in Crans-Montana
Springtime in Crans-Montana. Photo: Laurent de Martin

Crans-Montana

Crans-Montana is the realm of sunshine, with its south-facing slopes, and a honey-pot for those who love a goggle tan. Only two hours east from Geneva in the northeastern corner of Valais, the mountain area is ideal in the early winter when many other resorts are still in the shade from the low-rising sun. More importantly, it offers some of the most invigorating downhill slopes in the Alps, arresting the eyes with views of both distant Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

But that’s only part of the picture. Crans-Montana is also a stronghold for families, foodies and those keen to try something new. Try the 15 trails in the largest marked ski touring park in the Alps, or test your mettle skiing the Women’s World Cup downhill run, now considered to be the toughest race on the circuit. For guiltier pleasures, the resort’s famed après ski means sampling local delicacies from some of the 90 restaurants is also compulsory. Many have expansive sun terraces from which to enjoy Crans-Montana’s most abundant natural resource.

Six Senses Crans-Montana is the hot new opening of 2022

Après ski

This winter season sees the debut of the new Alaia Lodge, a lifestyle hotel and sister to action sports park Alaia Bay in nearby Sion. Come in spring, and you’ll be able to ski, then surf afterwards until 10pm. Another newcomer is Six Senses Crans-Montana, a see-or-be-seen place with the newest restaurants, bar and – you guessed it – sun terrace in the resort. This season, wine tasting here will be de rigueur.

For more on Switzerland’s many stunning ski resorts, and other travel ideas in the country, visit the Switzerland Tourism website.

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Omicron's Rapid Spread Shreds Budding Recovery in Air Travel - BNN

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What Does The Future Hold For Singapore Changi Airport? - Simple Flying

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Trafalgar crafts bespoke mini group tours for Singapore market - TTG Asia

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Singapore Says Rapid Tests Detect Omicron; Still Key to Strategy - Bloomberg

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Singapore stops vaccinated travel lanes for work pass holders - Travel Daily

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Travellers using vaccinated travel lane from Singapore to South Korea exempted from 10-day quarantine | Video - CNA

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Over 5000 travelled via land VTL between Singapore and Malaysia in first 5 days - The Straits Times

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VTL travellers from Singapore exempted from South Korea's new quarantine rules - The Straits Times

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Sunday, 5 December 2021

Travellers using vaccinated travel lane from Singapore to South Korea exempted from 10-day quarantine | Video - CNA

Travellers using vaccinated travel lane from Singapore to South Korea exempted from 10-day quarantine | Video  CNA

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The Australia exit checklist: everything you need to prepare before travelling internationally - The Guardian

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Singapore Aims to Reopen Borders With Malaysia Despite Omicron - Bloomberg

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Omicron-concerned Singapore stops VTL travel for work pass holders - Economic Times

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Travel to Singapore during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go - erienewsnow.com

Travel to Singapore during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go  erienewsnow.com

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Saturday, 4 December 2021

Singapore Requiring Travelers To Take Daily COVID-19 Test - One Mile at a Time

Singapore Requiring Travelers To Take Daily COVID-19 Test  One Mile at a Time

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Omicron alert: Singapore tightens vaccinated travel lanes for work pass holders - The New Indian Express

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Singapore Aims to Reopen Borders With Malaysia Despite Omicron - Bloomberg

Singapore Aims to Reopen Borders With Malaysia Despite Omicron  Bloomberg

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Omicron-concerned Singapore stops VTL travel for work pass holders - Economic Times

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Travel now - or wait till it's safer?, Travel News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

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Omicron alert: Singapore tightens vaccinated travel lanes for work pass holders - The New Indian Express

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Omicron-concerned Singapore stops VTL travel for work pass holders - Economic Times

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Singapore Extends Travel Curbs to More Places With Omicron Spike - Bloomberg

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Singapore Aims to Reopen Borders With Malaysia Despite Omicron - Bloomberg

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Dormitory-bound work pass holders cannot enter Singapore via vaccinated travel lane: MOM - The Straits Times

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Singapore Extends Travel Curbs to More Places With Omicron Spike - Bloomberg

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Singapore Adds More Countries to Vaccinated Travel Lanes - FTNnews.com

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Singapore-Australia VTL: 8 unique things to do in Australia if you are planning a trip - Lifestyle Asia

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The Australia exit checklist: everything you need to prepare before travelling internationally - The Guardian

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Singapore-Australia VTL: 8 unique things to do in Australia if you are planning a trip - Lifestyle Asia

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The Australia exit checklist: everything you need to prepare before travelling internationally - The Guardian

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Garuda starts vaccinated travel lane to Singapore - Sat, December 4 2021 - Jakarta Post

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Singapore says 2 travellers from South Africa tested 'preliminarily positive' for Omicron - Times of India

Singapore says 2 travellers from South Africa tested 'preliminarily positive' for Omicron  Times of India

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Daily ART tests for all VTL travellers arriving in S'pore from Dec 7; more countries added to high-risk category - The Straits Times

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VTL travellers from Singapore exempted from South Korea's new quarantine rules - The Straits Times

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Travellers told to be prepared for changes to year-end holiday plans as more Omicron cases surface - The Straits Times

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Malaysia-Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane to remain despite Omicron presence, says Khairy - The Borneo Post

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Malaysia detects first Omicron case, VTL with Singapore continues - The Straits Times

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Nowhere to hide: Omicron variant of COVID-19 widens its reach, Singapore and Malaysia report first cases - Firstpost

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Business Insight: What do I need to know about establishing a non-profit in Singapore?

*Produced by SilverKris for HC Consultancy*

Singapore is known around the world as a business powerhouse, home to international institutions, MNCs and a thriving start-up scene. But the Little Red Dot is also a rich breeding ground for innovative and impactful non-profit organisations (NPOs) of all sizes. Be it the city’s colourful cultural societies, nature groups or even regional partnerships improving the food supply chain, NPOs can be powerful, complex operations that employ world-class professionals. And Singapore’s strong regulatory framework makes it one of the best places in the region to set up yours.

We sat down to learn more with Helen Campos, lawyer and founder of business advisory firm HC Consultancy, which offers consulting services related to the registration and running of business entities and NPOs in Singapore.

Here, Helen answers a few pressing questions about how NPOs in Singapore work.

HC Consultancy founder Helen Campos
HC Consultancy founder Helen Campos

Company limited by guarantee

In Singapore, NPOs range from business-minded platforms such as the British Chamber of Commerce and Grow Asia, which brokers relationships among small-scale farmers and agricultural MNCs across the region, to social efforts such as Aidha, which imparts life skills to domestic workers, to even churches and other religious organisations.

But not all are set up the same. “Most non-profit organisations usually set up companies limited by guarantee (CLG) for corporate status,” Helen explains. A company limited by guarantee has a separate legal identity. It can carry out activities in the name of the company it oversees such as employing workers, taking out loans, and buying and selling property.

She adds, “These entities do not have share capital or shareholders but instead have members who are guarantors.” It is prohibited to pay dividends to a CLG’s members. Additionally, companies limited by guarantee are governed by both the Companies Act the Charities Act and are held to stringent statutory obligations.

Non-profit doesn’t mean no profit

“People think NPOs don’t make any profit, but this is inaccurate,” Helen says. Like any other business, non-profits also make, literally, a profit – usually referred to as a surplus. “The difference is that NPOs do not financially reward its board members, guarantors or trustees. Instead, the money is used to fund future activities,” she explains. For example, an NPO such as Project Dignity may spend its surplus to train and/or find jobs for a range of people with disabilities, intellectual and social challenges.

Non-profits organisations in Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock.com
Many NPOs in Singapore have a charitable element. Photo: Shutterstock.com

The many types of NPOs

As mentioned earlier, non-profit organisations usually incorporate CLGs. “CLG is one of the most desirable structures for an NPO, because it offers organisations an independent legal personality. “Additionally,” says Helen, “there is no share capital, and liability for losses is limited to the guarantee given by each member.” However, there are drawbacks, too, as CLGs are subject to statutory control and often have public disclosure obligations.

By contrast, a society – defined as a club or association that comprises 10 or more persons – requires membership or is volunteer-based. A good example would be the Nature Society (Singapore) which is run by volunteers and seeks to protect Singapore’s natural heritage. “Societies have strong ties to the community and don’t rely heavily on donations or external funding,” Helen explains. And while it’s quick and relatively inexpensive to set up, it is important to remember that societies do not enjoy a separate legal identity, therefore exposing members to liabilities.

A third option is the charitable trust. “Charitable trusts are probably the way to go when you want to set aside funds that will benefit a specific cause,” says Helen. A charitable trust isn’t necessarily the best option for NPOs, as it often exposes the organisation to liabilities from its own operations or financial transactions, she adds. “While limited public disclosure is often a plus, setting up a charitable trust can be expensive and time-consuming.”

Which NPO structure is best

This depends on your organisation’s goals, intended size and complexity, fundraising strategies and the potential legal liabilities it may face. “The easiest way to determine this is to examine your NPO’s business model or working with consultancies like HCCS before deciding on a structure that is right for you,” suggests Helen.

 

Want more guidance on registering your non-profit in Singapore? Visit the official website of HC Consultancy or email Helen.

HC Consultancy

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