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October 23, 2024
January 30, 2024
Singapore gives a green light to import Australia solar power via subsea cable
Singapore government announced the conditional approval for the import of low-carbon energy from Australia, giving the green light to a 4,300-kilometer undersea cable project connecting the two countries.
September 13, 2024
Singapore to mandate 10% energy cut for large buildings starting 2025
To reduce the carbon emissions of buildings, the Singapore government has implemented mandatory measures. Starting from the third quarter of next year, high-energy-consuming large buildings in Singapore must adopt energy-saving measures.
August 26, 2024
Singapore firms turn to EV, clean cookstoves carbon credits from Ghana
To reduce carbon tax expenditures, Singaporean companies, under government encouragement, have begun focusing on developing carbon credits in Ghana.
July 23, 2024
Singapore invests $90 million in mega research on hydrogen, sustainable chemicals
Singapore's government has allocated $90 million through the National Research Foundation (NRF) to launch nine research projects spanning three to five years, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
July 11, 2024
Singapore to stop new diesel cars and taxis registrations from 2025
Singapore announced on the July 10 that starting from 2025, new registrations for diesel vehicles and taxis will no longer be permitted as part of its goal to achieve all vehicles using clean energy by 2040.
May 31, 2024
Singapore aims to expand data center capacity 35% by green strategies
Singapore is planning to expand its data center capacity by more than one-third, aiming to integrate greener facilities to achieve sustainable growth in the energy-intensive industry, according to a state minister overseeing a new roadmap.
May 21, 2024
Singapore's draft power rules indicate increased state control in energy transition
Singapore's Energy Market Authority announced its intention to regulate access sharing for critical infrastructure and review plans when owners of significant power assets intend to repurpose their properties.
18% of Singapore’s new cars are EVs, fast charging is expanding
Singapore continues to advance the electric vehicle infrastructure, as the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment (MSE) announced that one-third of the car parks under Housing and Department board (HDB) are now equipped with fast-charging stations.
December 22, 2023
Singapore’s first public sector sustainability report: no bottled water
Singapore is leading other Southeast Asian countries by releasing its first government sustainability report. Besides carbon reduction achievements, the government has announced the gradual elimination of single-use items.
December 21, 2023
Singapore, Japan agree green and digital shipping corridor for maritime decarbonization
The Singaporean and Japanese governments have signed a MoC to establish the first Singapore–Japan Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).