Hong Kong and Singapore push back launch of travel bubble as Covid cases rise


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Hong Kong and Singapore have pushed back plans for an air travel bubble (ATB) arrangement, following rising Covid-19 transmission rates. The long-awaited air bridge, which was expected to take effect from 26 May, would enable travellers between the two Asian countries to forgo quarantine requirements . In a statement, Singapore’s transport ministry said that “in light of the recent increase in unlinked community cases, Singapore is unable to meet the criteria to start”. Elsewhere, the Hong Kong government published a statement , which confirmed that the target date had ben deferred. It states that both governments “remain strongly committed to...