Singapore realities in the era of Covid-19

Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Singapore remains committed to staying open to global connections. It is a matter of survival, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung in a speech to members of the European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore yesterday. This is the edited text of his speech.

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said Covid-19 has dealt the country a severe blow, with Changi Airport becoming empty and people-to-people exchanges drying up. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

Covid-19 has underlined a fundamental reality about Singapore: We are too small to survive on our own. We need to tap into global markets.

We have only two advantages: a good geographical location, and a people who are responsible, resourceful and reliable, willing and able to work hard to make miracles happen.

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