E-sports can help boost tourism in Singapore, says trade and industry ministry


Commentators commenting on the OUE E-Cities Championships virtual event on Nov 14, 2021. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Nov 14 (The Straits Times/ANN): E-sports events have the ability to boost tourism as the Republic gradually recovers from the pandemic, says Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng.

Dr Tan, who is also the Minister for Manpower, shared his thoughts on the sport as he graced the conclusion of the $10,000 OUE E-Cities Championships on Sunday (Nov 14), which saw competitors "racing" along a virtual Orchard Road street circuit.

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