Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said the Singaporean government has long expressed its desire to establish a clean energy supply from Indonesia as well as Carbon capture and storage (CCS) services.
The two ministers discussed deepening collaboration on businesses and investment opportunities in both countries, including in industrial infrastructure, healthcare and the green economy.
Singapore-based low-cost airline Jetstar Asia will cease operations from July 31 as part of a “strategic restructure” by its parent company, Australian flag carrier Qantas.
Singaporean Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo noted that Singapore and China will support their companies in seizing new opportunities in the emerging sectors of digitalisation and sustainability.
Under Singapore's current regulations, rail operators can be fined up to 750,000 USD or 10% of annual fare revenue from the affected line—whichever is higher. SMRT reported earnings of 6.2 million SGD before interest and tax for the 2023/24 financial year from operating the Bukit Panjang LRT and four MRT lines.
The relationship between Japan and the Philippines in the security field has been strengthened in recent years. In 2023, Japan provided the Philippines with an airborne surveillance radar system.
France and Singapore would expand cooperation in areas such as civil nuclear energy, intelligence sharing and defence technology, artificial intelligence (AI) research, security, and deeper collaboration in the air and maritime domains under the newly established bilateral partnership framework.
ASEAN always has connectivity and stability, cooperation and development, especially in terms of economy. Not only within the association, ASEAN also cooperates with external partners in the fields of economy, investment, energy, cyber security, food security, and culture.
Khanh Hoa leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to further improving the local investment climate by streamlining administrative procedures, reducing licensing times, increasing transparency, and providing the best possible conditions for businesses and investors.
Running from May 28-29, the apex event covers a range of topics such as agentic and embodied AI, space satellite and communications, quantum compute, and digital sustainability through a series of plenary sessions.
Leaders of foreign countries have extended their condolences to leaders of the Party and State and people of Vietnam over the passing of former State President Tran Duc Luong.
The goal is to establish a startup and innovation ecosystem comparable to Singapore’s, and once that is achieved, investors will choose to invest and launch their ventures here instead of going to Singapore, he told the "Startup and Investment" talk show held in the city last week.
Earlier this month, Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said that Indonesia could redirect up to 60% of its fuel imports away from Singapore over the next six months as part of a broader diversification strategy.
As an ASEAN member, Vietnam is advancing its strategic vision to become the region's renewable energy hub, with strong commitments to clean energy development, emissions reduction, and meeting Southeast Asia's growing energy demands.
Businesses in both countries can leverage Vietnam’s strong manufacturing base and Singapore’s position as a commercial hub, as well as advantages of new-generation Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)—in which Vietnam and Singapore participate—to facilitate deeper access to global Halal markets.
Representatives of many Asian countries and international friends have shown their respects for former President Tran Duc Luong's contributions to Vietnam's development, relations with their countries, and integration into the region.
Notably, this year marks Vietnam’s debut with a national pavilion at the exhibition, aiming to promote the country’s image and foster investment and technology partnerships.
The study will track around 3,200 Singapore residents, aged between 18 and 75, as they go about their lives to see how symptoms of depression and the severity evolve over time.
The work is expected to significantly reduce flooding at the site during the rainy season, improving safety for more than 140 pupils and creating a better environment for their learning and play.
