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It is part of the financial hub's drive to harness technology, from ramping up the use of electronic payments to research on driverless transport.

Prosecutors said they would have recommended a harsher sentence for Yeo, who pleaded guilty to acting as an agent of a foreign government, but for his cooperation.

"The battle with Covid-19 has only just begun. The future does appear daunting with the situation showing no signs of abatement."

Singapore reported six new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, the lowest daily figure since March 10. This takes the national tally to 57,800.