Singapore

2024 - 11 - 15

Singapore's Green Electricity Quest: Powering Up with ASEAN Neighbors!

Asean - Green Power - Insurance Sector - Military Exercises in Southeast Asia - Real Estate - Singapore - Venture Capital

Singapore is going green by importing electricity from its ASEAN pals! Discover how this bold move is reshaping the energy landscape.

Singapore is making headlines as it gears up to import green electricity from its fellow ASEAN members. This ambitious move is part of Singapore's wider efforts to decarbonize its economy and boost its renewable energy capacities. By collaborating with neighboring countries, Singapore hopes to secure a sustainable energy supply that not only supports its own needs but also strengthens regional ties. The enthusiasm for green energy is catching on, and the Lion City is leading the charge toward a cleaner future.

Recently, the Insurance Culture and Conduct Steering Committee (ICCSC) in Singapore launched a comprehensive action plan to bolster trust in the insurance industry. This initiative comes after a noticeable dip in consumer confidence regarding general insurers. By implementing stricter guidelines and fostering transparency, the ICCSC aims to ensure that Singaporeans feel secure in their financial dealings and can trust their insurers. This progressive step is also indicative of the country's commitment to enhancing its financial services sector.

In a fascinating turn of events, the Strategic Asia Marketing Alliance (SAMA) has also touched down in Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant milestone in the creative industry across the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative is set to inspire fresh creative projects and collaborations across Malaysia and Singapore, highlighting the importance of regional partnerships in driving innovation. With both nations being major players in the creative arena, SAMA's establishment promises to be a game-changer for businesses looking to thrive in the dynamic and competitive market.

Meanwhile, the Monetary Authority of Singapore recently unveiled the '2025 Year of the Snake' Chinese Almanac coins, featuring intricate designs that pay homage to the rich cultural heritage of the zodiac. Collectors and investors alike are excited about these coins, showcasing Singapore’s deep connection to its traditions even in the modern age. As Singapore strides towards a greener future, it seems to be equally rooted in ensuring that its cultural roots remain vibrant and celebrated.

**Fun Fact**: Did you know that Singapore aims to diversify its energy sources? By importing green electricity, it not only reduces its carbon footprint but also promotes energy security across Southeast Asia! **Another interesting tidbit**: The Year of the Snake is significant in Chinese culture, symbolizing wisdom and intelligence—attributes that Singapore is embodying as it navigates through energy transitions and economic reforms!

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Singapore looks to imported green power from Asean neighbours to ... (The Business Times)

SINGAPORE will increase imports of green electricity from fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as it seeks to decarbonise ...

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Singapore insurance committee unveils plan to strengthen industry ... (Insurance Business ASIA)

The Insurance Culture and Conduct Steering Committee (ICCSC) has launched a new action plan aimed at strengthening trust in Singapore's insurance sector, ...

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Strategic Asia Marketing Alliance sets up Malaysia, Singapore ... (The Sun Daily)

KUALA LUMPUR: Strategic Asia Marketing Alliance (Sama) today marked a significant milestone in Asia-Pacific's (Apac) creative industry by launching it...

Singapore Data Center Colocation Market Supply & Demand ... (Business Wire)

Singapore Data Center Colocation Market Supply & Demand Analysis Report 2024-2029: Latest Trends, Potential Opportunities, Growth Restraints, and Future ...

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Singapore study tour broadens international horizons (CSU News)

For Charles Sturt University postgraduate policing and investigations student Ms Jess Murray, participation in a two-week study tour to Singapore was a welcome ...

Dip in Singapore consumers' trust in general insurers and insurance ... (The Business Times)

THE level of trust Singapore consumers have in general insurers and their intermediaries such as brokers and advisers slipped in 2024, compared with the ...

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Singapore Looks to Imported Green Power to Meet Its Carbon Goals ... (Caixin Global)

Singapore will increase imports of green electricity from fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as it seeks to decarbonize ...

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Singapore: Insurance Culture and Conduct Steering Committee ... (Asia Insurance Review)

The Insurance Culture and Conduct Steering Committee (ICCSC) yesterday announced the launch of its new action plan to strengthen trust in Singapore's ...

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Singapore's new chapter in the story of transnational commercial ... (The Business Times)

THE global order is shifting from a unipolar world to a multipolar one, and with this shift, cross-border flows of trade and investment are changing.

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Trinity Group, Singapore-based Oxley Holdings officially launch ... (The Edge Markets MY)

Trinity Group Sdn Bhd officially launched its latest condominium development named Trinity Sensoria in Beverly Heights, Ampang on Thursday.

MAS Unveils 2025 Year of the Snake Chinese Almanac Coins (Monetary Authority of Singapore)

Singapore, 15 November 2024…The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today unveiled the 2025 Year of the Snake Almanac coins, the ninth issue in the ...

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MAS unveils coins for Year of the Snake, collectors can place ... (The Straits Times)

The coins are legal tender, and feature the snake, the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac, against the backdrop of Henderson Waves.

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A couple in Singapore turned a rundown unit into their dream home (Business Insider)

Jeremy Ng and Amanda Misso bought the first floor of a 1950s house in Singapore for about $1.34 million. · The house had previously been split into 7 bedrooms ...

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MAS unveils 2025 Year of the Snake coins featuring Henderson ... (CNA)

SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Friday (Nov 15) unveiled the 2025 Year of the Snake Almanac coins. The new coins are the ninth issue ...

COP29: Singapore joins EU and China in expanded taxonomy on ... (Singapore Law Watch)

Singapore green bond issuers could have easier access to European Union and Chinese investors if their debt instruments are aligned with a...

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SCDF's new Marine Division Headquarters to open in 2026 ... (CNA)

The new headquarters will be built on Pulau Brani beside the existing Brani Marine Fire Station, and the two facilities will function as one base.

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Common Ground Taxonomy expands to include Singapore (Singapore Business Review)

The International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) presented the Multi-Jurisdiction Common Ground Taxonomy (M-CGT).

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Singapore's venture capital market grows increasingly attractive (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

Despite a slump in funding, Singapore's venture capital market remained active in the first nine months, Singaporean daily English-language newspaper The ...

Singapore Supports International Efforts to Strengthen IMF Resources (Monetary Authority of Singapore)

Singapore will make changes to its contributions to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in support of multilateral efforts to strengthen the IMF's ...

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Singapore firms captured US$5.45bil in venture capital in first nine ... (The Star Online)

SINGAPORE: Despite a slump in funding, Singapore's venture capital market remained active in the first nine months of 2024.

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Squash: 2024 Singapore Open preview, full schedule and how to ... (Olympics)

Ali Farag, Diego Elias and Hania El Hammamy will all be in action during this gold level PSA event, from 19-24 November in Singapore. Find out more below.

New air route links SW China with Singapore (The Star Online)

GUIYANG, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- A direct flight linking Guiyang, capital city of southwest China's Guizhou Province, with Singapore was launched on Friday ...

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Singapore's sustainability movement: How communities can make a ... (The Business Times)

IN RECENT years, Singapore has made significant strides in its efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainability.

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Singapore Telecommunications' (SGX:Z74) Shareholders Will ... (Yahoo Movies)

Singapore Telecommunications Limited ( SGX:Z74 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...

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Singapore looks to Asean neighbours for green power to meet ... (The Business Times)

SINGAPORE will increase imports of green electricity from fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as it seeks to decarbonise ...

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Is Southeast Asia ready for a regional power grid? | Lowy Institute (The Interpreter)

Australia is in pole position to partner with the region on cross-border electricity supply.

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Singapore and Thai Armies Successfully Conclude Exercise Kocha ... (MINDEF Singapore)

The Singapore Army and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) successfully conducted the 24th edition of Exercise Kocha Singa in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, ...

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Singapore and Malaysia sign MOU to combat transnational crimes (CNA)

SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday (Nov 14) to deepen cooperation in preventing and combating ...

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Woman calls out Mumbai's 'insane' prices after visiting Singapore ... (Hindustan Times)

An Indian tourist in Singapore was surprised to find that cafe and restaurant prices in the world's most expensive city were comparable to those in Mumbai.

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Singapore's ruling PAP turns 70: can its dominance last? (South China Morning Post)

Amid rising living costs and shifting voter sentiments, the People's Action Party faces unprecedented challenges on its 70th anniversary.

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Malaysia, Singapore sign MOU to combat cross-border crime (The Star Online)

SINGAPORE: Malaysia and Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to intensify efforts to combat cross-border crimes such as human ...

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding Between Singapore and ... (Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA))

4. Under the MOU, Singapore and Malaysia will enhance cooperation in combatting transnational crimes such as drug trafficking, terrorism, cybercrime and scams, ...

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Singapore residents on watch for suspected stalker in Toh Yi who ... (Malay Mail)

SINGAPORE, Nov 16 — Residents of Toh Yi estate in Singapore are on the alert about a bespectacled man believed to be in his 30s who has reportedly been ...

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S'pore, Malaysia sign MOU to prevent and combat transnational ... (The Straits Times)

The MOU was signed by Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (right) and his Malaysian counterpart, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, at Singapore's ...

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Singapore, state-of-the-art submersibles and Sylvia Earle's depth ... (South China Morning Post)

Renowned US marine biologist Sylvia Earle has a vision of Singapore as a hub for groundbreaking underwater exploration.

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'Absolutely Insane': Woman's Post Reveals 'Jaw-Dropping' Similarity ... (Times Now)

An Indian tourist's recent visit to Singapore revealed that Mumbai's high-end cafes and restaurants are equally expensive, sparking a discussion on social ...

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