Singapore Trial Will Allow New Boat Quay Bars, More Late Nights

Singapore will allow more bars, pubs and nightclubs — along with extended opening hours — to jazz up nightlife and boost businesses in Boat Quay and neighboring riverside areas, a prime attraction for tourists and locals.

The expansions will be part of a one-year pilot from Aug. 18, the Ministry of National Development said in a statement Thursday. Authorities will consider applications to stay open until 4 a.m. the following day on Thursday and Friday nights, as is currently allowed on Saturdays and the eve of public holidays. Circular Road will be car-free Friday and Saturday evenings, and on the eve of public holidays, it said.