Singapore International Energy Week shows the promise of a green recovery to fight climate change

Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing speaking at the Singapore International Energy Week at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Oct 26, 2020. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
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SINGAPORE - Three events this week showed that the Covid-19 pandemic has not derailed the global fight against climate change.

If anything, it seems to have intensified the focus of governments and investors on the need to hasten the switch to cleaner energy sources for industries, homes and transport.

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