Singapore plans “green lanes”

AUTHORITIES in Singapore have confirmed plans to establish a range of bilateral agreements covering so-called “green lanes” which would facilitate short-term trips subject to comprehensive COVID-19 health and safety measures. Talks are under way with Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, while Singapore has already sealed an agreement with China covering travel to from six major cities. Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Chan Chun Sing said “reciprocal green lane arrangements mean there must be mutual assurance of each other’s test protocols and standards,” with the proposal aiming to eliminate the current need for 14-day mandatory quarantine at both ends of each journey.

Reciprocal green lane arrangements mean there must be mutual assurance of each other’s test protocols and standards Chan Chun Sing, Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry