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Gas supply cut from Indonesia accounts for less than 2% of S’pore’s daily gas demand: EMA

Singapore has also been moving to further diversify its energy sources.

Natural gas currently accounts for about 95% of Singapore’s electricity generation mix.

PM Wong looks forward to team with ‘experience and fresh perspectives’ as PAP elects new leadership

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6 S’pore firms to cooperate with authorities after getting haze law notices

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askST: Why has ASEAN struggled to tackle haze and what can countries do about it?

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India is a ‘refining superpower’, says Rubio, as the world faces a potential energy crisis

Singapore among 5 key Asian tourism markets Thailand plans to target in 2027

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Bangkok food guide: 5 must-try restaurants and cafes in and around Asok

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6 South-east Asia contestants blocked from competing at Miss Universe

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‘Terrifying’: Australia TV reporter rescues driver from sinking car

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Resellers spotted hawking newly-purchased iPhone Duos on Orchard Road after launch

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The Singapore connections to the Indonesian companies causing the haze

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Fans queue overnight for launch of iPhone Duo at Apple’s Orchard Road flagship store in Singapore

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Part of East Coast Park closed to clean up oil spill; MPA investigating

The public is advised against swimming and engaging in water activities at the beach section of Area D.

Clean-up operations of the oil patches at East Coast Park area D, on Oct 24.

Nudification, murder- and gambling-themed apps flagged in IMDA’s first app store audit

More kindergarten children to learn healthy digital habits in pre-schools under IMDA programme

Silver for boccia pair, S’pore finish Asian Para Games without gold for 1st time since 2010

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India is a ‘refining superpower’, says Rubio, as the world faces a potential energy crisis

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Indonesia begins cutting natural gas exports to Singapore from Oct 24: Reports

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FirstDate: Why looking for love in your domain makes sense

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The next financial crisis could start with an algorithm

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Haze in Singapore: Before and after photos

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Tropical storm Champi: Track the cyclone’s path

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Small steps, big hearts: Learning together at an inclusive pre-school

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From colonial-era crests to its own airline, a founding partner redraws its place in Malaysia

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From a listening ear to a reason to stay, a survey of 800 young adults finds work friends make the daily grind easier.

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‘Start dating earlier’: Lunch Actually CEO on finding a life partner in S’pore

Lunch Actually co-founder Violet Lim says demanding expectations, a desire for certainty and a reluctance to commit are making it harder for singles to build lasting relationships.
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