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24.01.2022 The ASEAN Committee in Canberra (ACC), the Australia-ASEAN Council and Asialink jointly organised a webinar to mark ASEAN Day 2020. Against the backdrop of the global pandemic crisis, speakers discussed the opportunities for enhanced economic collaboration, especially how the digital economy and resilient supply chain and logistics are clear growth areas driving post-COVID recovery for ASEAN and Australian businesses. You can read more about "ASEAN-Australia: The Road to Recovery" here:

23.01.2022 Withdrawal symptoms after a whole weekend of National Day celebrations? Here's another instalment of musical inspiration to get you through the week, courtesy of some very talented friends at our favourite airline...

23.01.2022 [Updates on Singapore Border Measures for Travellers from Australia] Singaporeans, PRs and long-term pass holders entering Singapore with travel history to NSW in the last 14 days before departure for Singapore must serve a seven-day stay-home notice at their place of residence. These travellers will also be required to take a Covid-19 PCR test before the end of their notice period.... Regardless of their point of origin, all travellers from Australia will be required to declare their travel history at airline check-in prior to their flight to Singapore. Short-term travellers holding an air travel pass with travel history to New South Wales (NSW) in Australia within the last 14 days before departure for Singapore will not be allowed to enter from Thursday (Dec 24).

22.01.2022 Australian Defence Minister Senator Linda Reynolds made her introductory visit to Singapore yesterday 20 October 2020, where she called on Minister(Defence) Ng Eng Hen, PM Lee Hsien Loong and DPM Heng Swee Keat. Minister Reynolds also visited Sembawang Air Base to take a familiarisation flight on board The Republic of Singapore Air Force Super Puma helicopter. Minister Reynold's visit marks a key milestone as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the SAF's training in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area this year. Singapore is always appreciative of Australia's long-standing and strong support, and we look forward to many more years of close defence cooperation. Ministry of Defence, Singapore (MINDEF) Defence Australia

22.01.2022 SAME-SAME is an online, inclusive collaboration between Australia and Singapore. This cross-border dance and theatre production is put together by Diverse Abilities Dance Collective and No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability . There will be four show times this Friday 13 November and Saturday 14 November. You can show your support by registering for tickets here: https://samesamesingapore.peatix.com/

21.01.2022 On 21 September 2020, members of the Friends of the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility (FOF) issued a statement of support for the Facility. Click on the link below for the statement. https://www.mfa.gov.sg//P/2020/09/20200921---FOF-Statement

21.01.2022 This year Singapore marks 30 years of military training in Australia, with the annual tri-service Exercise Wallaby taking place in Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland since 1990. We look forward to many more years of close defence cooperation, people-to-people ties, and the abiding friendship we have

21.01.2022 The Singapore High Commission celebrates National Agriculture Day with a traditional in-house lunch barbie! #thankyoufarmers #AgDayAU

20.01.2022 Credit: Singapore Tourism Board

19.01.2022 [ National Day 2020] Are you ready for #PledgeMoment2020? On 9 August at 8.20pm SGT (10.20pm AEST), pause whatever you’re doing and join Singaporeans around the world in reciting the Pledge. For those of us away from home (especially during these times of travel restrictions), it will be a chance to reflect and remember who we are one united people of our Little Red Dot Hear the backstory about the first Pledge Moment in 2009 from Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin:

17.01.2022 [ National Day 2020] We are looking forward to seeing you all this afternoon for our own National Day Party Down Under on Zoom! If you’ve not registered, it’s not to late to do so at go.gov.sg/ndpdownunder

17.01.2022 From 1 October 2020, 1200 hrs (Singapore time), visitors travelling from Australia (excluding Victoria State) can apply for an Air Travel Pass (ATP) for entry into Singapore on or after 8 October 2020. Applicants must have remained in Australia (excluding Victoria State) in the last consecutive 14 days prior to their entry. They will undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival at the airport and if the result is negative, they will be allowed to go about their activities in Singapor...e, without a need to serve a Stay-Home Notice (SHN). Prior to travelling to Singapore, visitors from Australia will need to apply for an ATP between 7 and 30 days before their intended date of entry into Singapore. Do note that Australia's border restrictions remain in effect and travellers arriving in Australia must still comply with the prevailing regulations, including serving of quarantine for 14 days. More information regarding the ATP is available at https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg//atp/requirements-and-process

16.01.2022 On Saturday, a landed on an while at in an exercise demonstrating the closeness of our defence forces. You can also read more about it at: https://www.straitstimes.com//rsaf-chinook-helicopter-make

16.01.2022 Singapore, together fellow ASEAN Member States and five FTA partners Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea, signed the 15-party Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement yesterday. The RCEP represents about 30% of global GDP, a third of the world's population, and is the largest FTA to date. Beyond its economic significance, the RCEP also is an important signal that ASEAN and its key partners remain committed to free and open trade.

14.01.2022 Today, Singapore handed over the rotating Chairmanship of the #ASEAN Committee in Canberra (ACC) to Thailand at the final ACC Heads of Mission Meeting for 2020. Despite the unique challenges brought about by the pandemic, the ACC has managed to have a full and fruitful year keeping up engagements and promoting ASEAN’s interests in Australia. We look forward to another exciting year for the ACC under the able hands of Thailand (1H2021)and Vietnam (2H2021).... Stay tuned to see some highlights from this past year!

13.01.2022 Today is Deepavali (also Diwali or Festival of Lights), which is a Hindu celebration that marks the triumph of good over evil. Wishing all our Hindu friends here and back home a very Happy Deepavali

13.01.2022 If you’re thinking of travelling interstate this holiday season, do bear in mind the latest measures and border restrictions - and stay COVID-safe!

12.01.2022 For Singaporeans and Permanent Residents returning to Singapore from Australia (including Victoria State) From 6 November 2020, 0000 hours (Singapore time), Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass holders returning from Victoria State (Australia) will similarly undergo a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival, and if the result is negative, they will be allowed to go about their activities in Singapore, without a need to serve SHN. This latest initiative follows the earlier lifting of border restrictions for visitors from Australia (excluding Victoria State). More information is available at https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/faqs

11.01.2022 Singapore is a strong supporter of a rules-based multilateral order, where the voices of countries both big and small are heard and taken into account.

10.01.2022 Lifting of border restrictions for short-term visitors from Australia (Victoria State) From 6 November 2020, 0000 hours, Singapore will lift our border restrictions for visitors from Victoria State (Australia). This latest initiative follows the earlier lifting of border restrictions for visitors from Australia (excluding Victoria State) on 1 October. From 30 October 2020, 1200 hrs (Singapore time), visitors travelling from Australia (Victoria State) can similarly apply ...for an Air Travel Pass (ATP) for entry into Singapore on or after 6 November 2020. Applicants must have remained in Australia in the last consecutive 14 days prior to their entry. They will undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival at the airport and if the result is negative, they will be allowed to go about their activities in Singapore, without a need to serve a Stay-Home Notice (SHN). Prior to travelling to Singapore, visitors from Australia will need to apply for an ATP between 7 and 30 days before their intended date of entry into Singapore. Do note that Australia's border restrictions remain in effect and travellers arriving in Australia must still comply with the prevailing regulations, including serving of quarantine for 14 days. More information regarding the ATP is available at https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg//atp/requirements-and-process

10.01.2022 A warm welcome to Minister for Defence Senator Linda Reynolds, who is making her introductory visit to Singapore as part of a regional tour.

09.01.2022 Singapore will be piloting antigen rapid tests (ARTs) to complement the use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests that are currently used for confirming COVID-19 cases. For the curious, Minister Vivian Balakrishnan demonstrates how the ART is done:

08.01.2022 Passengers on Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights from Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur to Singapore can now store information on their COVID-19 tests as part of a digital health verification process being trialed. Read more at https://www.todayonline.com//world-first-sia-trials-digita

08.01.2022 If you are a business in the tech space and looking to expand your footprint in the region, we invite you to join this info session by Infocomm Media Development Authority - IMDA to hear about the opportunities available in Singapore. Happening on Thursday 3 December 1700hrs AEDT. Register here : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australia-tech-startups-exp

08.01.2022 The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits are underway. The Leaders of the 10 ASEAN countries met and also had Plus One Summits with key dialogue partners yesterday. Tomorrow ASEAN Leaders will meet with PM Scott Morrison (ScoMo) for the ASEAN-Australia Summit, and again on Sunday for the East Asia Summit. #ASEAN2020

06.01.2022 GRAB A FRONT ROW SEAT AT SINGAPORE TECH FORUM TODAY! 17 to 20 November 2020 OVER 30 OF THE INDUSTRY'S BIGGEST NAMES... 18 SESSIONS DESIGNED TO IGNITE CONVERSATIONS 5,000-STRONG GLOBAL AUDIENCE LIKE YOURSELVES 1 TICKET TO IT ALL! We’re bringing together the top movers and shakers in tech, business and government for our third and boldest Singapore Tech Forum yet. Find out what makes Singapore’s booming tech ecosystem tick. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Salesforce CEO & Co-founder Marc Benioff and Sea Founder Forrest Li are just some of the headliners in our exciting lineup! Go behind the scenes of Singapore’s tech-focused Covid-19 response, hear from tech leaders on why they chose to set up in Singapore, and discover opportunities in Singapore and the region in Deep Dives with our partners. You will also get to meet some of the most brilliant tech pioneers and fellow attendees at the Virtual Lounge, our community on Slack! Thought-provoking interviews. Exclusive demos. Unfiltered AMAs. Join us as we tackle some of the hardest questions surrounding tech and society today. Seats are limited - secure a spot now! Register now at https://events.singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg/singapore-tech

05.01.2022 Fireside chat: Emerging Stronger in APAC Fireside conversation between SMS Janil and LinkedIn co-founder Allen Blue on emerging stronger in APAC, and Singapore being the hub of APAC. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region in the world. At the heart of it is the world's most competitive economy, Singapore - a thriving metropolis known for its stability, security and multi-racial social compact.... Tune in to spot the trends and opportunities in Asia-Pacific. And to know more about how Singapore is paving the path to emerge stronger both as an economy and society, for people who choose to call it home. Join the fireside chat between LinkedIn co-founder Allen Blue and Singapore Senior Minister of State Dr Janil Puthucheary. Registration link go.gov.sg/apacfuture

04.01.2022 This weekend is special not only because it is Singapore’s National Day, but today 8 August marks ASEAN Day. ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967, with Singapore as one of the five founding members. ASEAN has since expanded to 10 Member States and has been a key in fostering cooperation, peace and stability in our region. The Singapore High Commission is honoured to chair the ASEAN Committee in Canberra in 2H2020. Happy 53rd ASEAN Day, and here’s to many more years of coopera...tion ahead! #ASEANDay

03.01.2022 PM Lee Hsien Loong will be speaking at 1730hrs AEST today on Singapore's response to COVID-19 and life beyond the pandemic. You can tune in live on CNA or PM's Facebook Page.

02.01.2022 Glad to see our navies keeping up this biennial joint exercise (in a COVID-Safe way) to stay operationally ready and enhance interoperability. Exercise Singaroo marks its 25th anniversary this year

02.01.2022 [ National Day 2020] Thank you everyone who joined us yesterday for the National Day Party Down Under co-hosted by the Singapore High Commission and Singapore Global Network. It was amazing to have over 170 of you join us and see many of you dressed in your #NDP2020 best! Here are some screenshots of our party - feel free to tag yourselves and your friends. Also a huge shoutout to Singaporeans of Victoria for putting together this heartwarming video: https://www.youtube.c...om/watch?v=5fZqCoFK7Ew

02.01.2022 Minister(Transport) Ong Ye Kung gave a First On CNBC interview on Monday 12 October, where he explained Singapore's approach to reopening our aviation hub in a safe and sustainable way.

02.01.2022 & signed an MOU to cooperate on low-emission technologies and solutions which covers areas such as hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation and storage, and emissions reduction strategies just before the opening of the Singapore International Energy Week on Monday. This agreement is significant not only because it puts & on the forefront of collaboration in renewable energy, but also because it was entirely discussed, negotiated and signed virtually. The MOU is test...ament of how we can use digital solutions to continue government-to-government business and our shared commitment to advance bilateral relations despite the challenges brought by the pandemic. (Photo Credits: Ministry of Trade & Industry Singapore, Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources of Australia)

01.01.2022 A big thank you to our keynote speakers Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham and ASEAN Secretary-General Dato' Lim Jock Hoi and our four eminent panellists for making this afternoon's interactive webinar ASEAN-Australia: The Road to Recovery a success. Truly a joint effort by the ASEAN Committee in Canberra, the Australia-ASEAN Council and Asialink to commemorate the 53rd ASEAN Day in Australia this year. To many more years of great collaboration ahead!