Singapore had earlier warned of costlier power bills in the coming months as fuel prices are expected to remain high in the short term.
Australian PM in Singapore for three-day official visit
Mr Anthony Albanese’s visit comes after Singapore and Australia pledged last month to work together to strengthen energy supply chain resilience.
Singapore must be prepared for more global disorder, conflicts in the years ahead: PM Wong
Singapore must brace for "more disorder, conflicts and fighting" around the world in the coming years, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned on Thursday (April 9)."We wish it were not so, but this is ...
Singapore expected to tighten monetary policy as energy crisis fans inflation
Singapore is poised to tighten monetary policy at a review next week, with the Middle East war driving up energy prices, stoking inflation and darkening the growth outlook at home and abroad.
Singapore welcomes Middle East ceasefire, supports restoring Strait of Hormuz traffic
Singapore welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East, and the commitment under the ceasefire to restoring shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.The war, now in its ...
Singapore flags rising domestic security risks from West Asia conflict
Singapore has warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is heightening global security risks, including domestically, amid rising extremist threats ...
Singapore Government Offices Told to Rein in Air-Conditioning
Government facilities in Singapore will take steps to reduce electricity consumption to boost the nation’s energy resilience as the conflict in the Middle East tightens global energy supplies.
Singapore refuses to negotiate Hormuz passage as ‘matter of principle’
The shipping superpower that says it won’t negotiate Hormuz passage as a matter of principle - Southeast Asian nation says negotiating passage with Tehran will implicitly erode the Law of the Sea Trea ...
I Stayed at Singapore’s Most Iconic Hotel After Its $1.75-billion Renovation—Here’s What It Was Like
Since opening in 2010, Marina Bay Sands, or “MBS” as locals refer to it, has been a fixture of every postcard rack and travel brochure. Some book a stay solely to spend the day splashing in its ...
Vivian Balakrishnan: Singapore will not negotiate safe passage through Strait of Hormuz; US removes ‘inaccurate’ Singapore trade surplus claim as Govt heads to hearings …
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Singapore introduces $780 million package to cushion impact of Middle East war
By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, April 7 (Reuters) - Singapore will deliver a support package worth almost S$1 billion ($780 million), including cash handouts and fuel vouchers, to offset the economic ...
Vivian Balakrishnan on why Singapore will not negotiate on tolls, safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
Singapore will not engage in negotiations for safe passage of ships or on toll rates because it goes against the right of transit passage set out in international law, said Minister for Foreign ...
Singapore will not negotiate for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz as matter of principle: Vivian
SINGAPORE: Singapore will not negotiate with Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as a matter of principle, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Tuesday (April 7) ...
Flying out of Singapore? You’re now limited to just two power banks from April 15
From April 15, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is putting travellers on a strict power bank diet: those departing from Changi Airport Singapore will be limited to two power banks per ...
Singapore needs to be prepared for impact of war on Iran to persist for some time: DPM Gan
Electricity, transport and daily necessities are expected to become more expensive in Singapore, with the impact from the war on Iran likely lasting even after the conflict ends. Deputy Prime Minister ...
Singapore Unveils S$1 Billion Support, Flags Energy Supply Risk
Singapore unveiled around S$1 billion ($778 million) in enhanced support measures to cushion households and businesses from higher energy costs triggered by the war in Iran.