The global energy sector is facing a crisis not only in terms of fossil fuels, but renewable as well, Singapore's trade minister said. ( read original story ...)
Over 80% of Singapore SMEs rate ESG as a high priority in their business: DBS survey
Climate change leading to a depletion in natural resources was an issue most Singapore SMEs surveyed were looking to solve. ( read original story ...)
Flush with cash, Singapore Airlines to spend $2.7 bln redeeming convertible bond
Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) said on Tuesday its strong cash position would allow it to spend S$3.86 billion ($2.71 billion) to redeem convertible bonds issued in 2020 that helped it weather the halt ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore adaptation of Old Enough! to return with third season, spotlighting young ‘COVID-19 generation’
In Singapore, the family-friendly franchise has been adapted by Mediacorp for On The Red Dot, a current affairs show investigating issues close to home. ( read original story ...)
Will Rishi Sunak’s rise in UK prompt soul-searching in Chinese-majority Singapore?
Singapore's three prime ministers are all of Chinese descent, but observers note Sunak's rise should not be 'romanticised' as he was chosen by a small circle of Tory MPs Analyst questions whether ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore targets net zero by 2050, eyes hydrogen power
Singapore announced Tuesday it aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, giving a firm date for the first time, and will look at using hydrogen as a major power source. ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks end higher despite inflation figures
Local shares ended Tuesday (Oct 25) on a fairly upbeat note, as investors shrugged off slightly dour macroeconomic news of Singapore’s core inflation rising further to 5.3 per cent in September. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore lowers 2030 emissions forecast, to boost hydrogen
Singapore cut its forecast for its carbon dioxide emissions in 2030 and will achieve a peak in emissions earlier than that as the city-state strives to achieve net zero by 2050, Deputy Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines deploys SITA OptiClimb to reduce aircraft carbon emissions
SITA OptiClimb, a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimization, has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore September Core Inflation Rises 5.3%
The core inflation rate - the central bank's favoured price measure - rose to 5.3% in September on a year-on-year basis, compared with 5.1% in August. A Reuters poll of economists had forecast a 5.2% ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans tender system to bolster power supply, mandate gas reserves
Singapore will issue competitive tenders for private companies to invest in new power projects to meet demand over the next five years, Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans to reduce peak emissions to 60 mln tonnes CO2 in 2030
Singapore plans to reduce its peak carbon emissions target for 2030 to 60 million tonnes of carbon dioxide as the city state strives to achieve net zero by 2050, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong ... ( read original story ...)
Migrant workers in Singapore say 30-minute rest for lorry drivers, buddy system ‘good’ but mode of transport still dangerous
While new measures to make ferrying of migrant workers safer on lorries are welcomed, some of them feel that using lorries as a mode of transport for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bans LGBTQ Movie “#LookAtMe”
The Singaporean government has banned the LGBTQ film #LookAtMe over concerns that it "denigrates a religious community." ... ( read original story ...)
NFTs Can Be Considered Property, According to Singapore High Court Ruling
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can be considered property, the Singapore High Court has said.Justice Lee Seiu Kin ruled Friday that NFTs meet certain legal requirements to be considered property, such as ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t lecture Asians on drugs: Singapore’s reply to Billionaire Richard Branson
Branson had highlighted the execution of convicted Malaysian drug trafficker Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam this year which attracted international criticism due to concerns about his mental capacity. ( read original story ...)