Expert looks to robust governance, leadership

Tackling COVID-19 needs strong governance and leadership, according to an expert.

Gu Qingyang, an associate professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, described the city state's response to the outbreak as a combination of short-term measures and long-term visions.

"The virus' impact on Singapore and the world is unprecedented. The whole idea of the Singaporean government in dealing with the crisis is to adjust dynamically and keep pace with evolving situations, while also upholding a long-term vision to minimize the damage to people's daily lives and the country's development," Gu said.