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Chin Hui Shan

Hui Shan covers the environment beat, with a particular interest in biodiversity. Her first foray into journalism was at the Life desk as an intern at The Straits Times, which she joined full-time in 2022, covering breaking news for two years. She holds a degree from Nanyang Technological University’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.

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ASEAN should focus on building up regional power grid, climate finance and resilience: Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking during a fireside chat at the launch of the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey 2026 on Oct 1.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking during a fireside chat at the launch of the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey 2026 on Oct 1.

Over 2,000 requests, mainly from small retailers, for one-month extension to clear non-BCRS stock: NEA 

Most applications came from smaller retailers, including provision shops, neighbourhood convenience stores and standalone food shops.
Most applications came from smaller retailers, including provision shops, neighbourhood convenience stores and standalone food shops.

PacificLight Power begins work on S’pore’s first gas power plant that comes with battery storage

Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng (fourth from right) said the plant will also increase PacificLight Power’s total generation capacity by 70%.
Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng (fourth from right) said the plant will also increase PacificLight Power’s total generation capacity by 70%.

Retailers slash prices on drinks like beer, tea without Return Right logo

Japanese retail chain Don Don Donki was offering discounts for drinks labelled “non-BCRS” in at least two of its outlets.
Japanese retail chain Don Don Donki was offering discounts for drinks labelled “non-BCRS” in at least two of its outlets.

Corals in East Asian Seas holding out as world’s coral reefs shrink due to more frequent marine heatwaves

Corals in Pulau Satumu, Singapore in 2019. Corals support about one-quarter of marine life, including thousands of fish species.
Corals in Pulau Satumu, Singapore in 2019. Corals support about one-quarter of marine life, including thousands of fish species.

SingHealth to support UN atomic agency in strengthening regional capabilities

SingHealth will be designated as an anchor centre of the UN atomic agency IAEA, to strengthen regional capabilities in the application of nuclear capabilities in medical sciences.
SingHealth will be designated as an anchor centre of the UN atomic agency IAEA, to strengthen regional capabilities in the application of nuclear capabilities in medical sciences.

Microbes along S’pore coastline break down oil faster when sand is less waterlogged, has more oxygen: Report

Samples of sand were collected from Bendera Bay on St John’s Island, a beach designated for long-term scientific study.
Samples of sand were collected from Bendera Bay on St John’s Island, a beach designated for long-term scientific study.

Push for clean energy and electrification a key focus at COP31 in Turkey

The panellists were speaking at a panel at the Sustainability Dialogue 2026 organised by the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore on Sept 3.
The panellists were speaking at a panel at the Sustainability Dialogue 2026 organised by the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore on Sept 3.

If S’pore decides on nuclear power, major grid changes may not be required

SP PowerGrid chief executive Jimmy Khoo on Sept 2 said that the grid is a key piece in the energy transition.
SP PowerGrid chief executive Jimmy Khoo on Sept 2 said that the grid is a key piece in the energy transition.

No lease renewal for 8 pet businesses; AVS says their measures to improve animal welfare fell short

Sheryl Chia, founder of ChubbyBuddy, at her business with British shorthair and Scottish fold cats at The Animal Lodge on Sept 1.
Sheryl Chia, founder of ChubbyBuddy, at her business with British shorthair and Scottish fold cats at The Animal Lodge on Sept 1.

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