Singapore must unite to overcome virus challenges, says president


SINGAPORE, Aug 8 (Xinhua): Singaporean President Halimah Yacob (pic) said in her National Day message here in the island that as long as Singaporeans unite, Singapore will be able to overcome the challenges from the Covid-19 crisis and emerge stronger.

In a video posted on Facebook, Halimah said that since the start of the year, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions to various aspects, from healthcare and economy to work arrangements and social activities in Singapore.

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