Singapore PAP MPs, opposition politicians attend LGBTQ rally despite pro-family scorecard
“We need to look at different sectors that need to be engaged and continue the communications with each of the sectors.”
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How Singapore’s clean energy drive can support commitment to a greener Asean Power Grid
Singapore’s leadership in this space is driven by domestic needs: currently, most of its power comes from natural gas, and the government has set a long-term target of reducing that to a little over 50 per cent by substituting clean electricity. Some of this alternative energy will come from domestic sources such as rooftop solar and potentially geothermal, nuclear, or hydrogen. However, given land constraints, electricity imports will be a necessary factor in Singapore’s future energy mix.
As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks to lock in defense partnerships with Asian allies
GIMHAE AIR BASE, South Korea (AP) — The United States wrapped up its first multidomain exercise with Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea on Saturday, a step forward in Washington’s efforts to strengthen and lock in its security partnerships with key Asian allies in the face of growing threats from North Korea and China.
Singaporeans snap up cheap Russian goods as Ukraine war anger ebbs
Visitors to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Singapore Lazada and Redmart sites can find several products originating from Russia, including 120 gram jars of salmon roe for S$11 (US$8) as well as 460ml bottles of hair conditioner for S$2.49.
We may not like rats, but we do a good job of making them feel at home
Numerous thoughts rushed to mind. First, I had to scour my brain to remember what I had written. Rats, after all, are not something I write or think about often. Second, I was pleased to discover that someone was reading my column – especially one written over five years ago.
Singapore has world’s most powerful passport, ahead of Japan; US 8th on Henley Passport Index
Thinking of visiting China, India, or Venezuela with a US passport for your summer holiday? Not so fast – or at least not before securing a visa. Some of the best wonders of the world require US citizens to obtain a visa before take-off, an inconvenience in planning that long-awaited international getaway.
Singapore’s dirty money clean-up: US$2 billion laundering scandal prompts reforms
Experts told This Week In Asia that the strategy was an important piece of the puzzle in combating money laundering, but said the country could improve implementation, particularly in overseeing non-financial sectors such as real estate, precious stones and metals.
Singapore's CapitaLand focuses on Vietnam as supply chains leave China
SINGAPORE -- Singapore-listed property manager CapitaLand Investment plans to deploy up to $110 million in Vietnam to build or acquire industrial factories, expecting demand from manufacturers following supply chains out of China.