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Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong believes our education system is top class and equips the youth with the right tools to succeed. TNP PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Students and future leaders must be in sync with Asia, its customs and ways of doing business, he says
Singapore s system creates the scaffolding for young people to reach higher and achieve success.
And the next frontier for Singaporeans to make their mark is on the country s doorstep, Asia, says Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong.
In 2019, the Asia-Pacific region s share of global foreign direct investment outflows was the largest for the second year running.
SINGAPORE - Athletes representing Singapore who need to travel abroad to train and compete in events like the Tokyo Olympic Games will be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccination, said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong.
The authorities will also design a quarantine programme that will allow athletes returning from abroad to train and maintain their fitness while serving their stay-home notice, he added.
Besides those who have qualified for the Olympics, the Government will accord priority to athletes who are travelling to take part in qualifying events for the Games, Mr Tong said in an interview on Tuesday (Jan 19).