Hong Kong and Singapore travel bubble: How it affects us ‘The new COVID normal’ is now one step closer with Singapore and Hong Kong’s travel bubble offering new hope to Aussies. This is how it will work. Travel by Katy Hall Premium Content Subscriber only This week, Singapore and Hong Kong announced it would launch a COVID-19 travel bubble between its two cities, allowing residents to travel more freely and in a way reminiscent of life before the pandemic. Here's everything you need to know about what the change means for the region, and Australia. WHEN DOES THE TRAVEL BUBBLE BEGIN?