Singapore nightlife industry banks on F1 race to put wind in its sails

F1 after-party Amber Lounge will be held at The Fullerton Bay Hotel's Clifford Pier this year. PHOTO: AMBER LOUNGE
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SINGAPORE - Sparked by the return of the Formula One night race, optimism is in the air among players in the nightlife industry, which took a battering for two years amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

With the year-end festive period looming, they believe the race will be the catalyst to revive an industry that is slowly picking up the pieces.

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