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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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Singapore extends tie-up with UN atomic watchdog to build nuclear safety capabilities

Generic shot of the Singapore skyline with HDB flats taken at 630am on April 7, 2026. For stories on haze, electricity, energy, economy, environment and more.
Generic shot of the Singapore skyline with HDB flats taken at 630am on April 7, 2026. For stories on haze, electricity, energy, economy, environment and more.

StanChart, A*STAR in $15m AI partnership to speed up customer checks

Under the partnership, the bank and A*STAR will commit a total of $15 million towards the establishment of an AI for Banking Innovation Lab.
Under the partnership, the bank and A*STAR will commit a total of $15 million towards the establishment of an AI for Banking Innovation Lab.

NEA, US nuclear commission sign agreement to enhance Singapore’s nuclear safety capabilities

Singapore has yet to make a decision on whether to tap nuclear energy, but is assessing the viability of doing so.
Singapore has yet to make a decision on whether to tap nuclear energy, but is assessing the viability of doing so.

EU carbon border tax that took effect on Jan 1 has had minimal impact on Singapore: MTI

General view of refineries and petrochemical facilities on Jurong Island at sunset on April 6, 2026. Can be used for stories on economy, business, shipping, energy, global crisis, energy prices, oil, gas, US tariffs. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
General view of refineries and petrochemical facilities on Jurong Island at sunset on April 6, 2026. Can be used for stories on economy, business, shipping, energy, global crisis, energy prices, oil, gas, US tariffs. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Government facilities told to adopt measures to save energy amid Middle East conflict

The conservation measures that government facilities can take include setting the air-conditioner at 25 deg C or higher, and unplugging equipment when not in use.
The conservation measures that government facilities can take include setting the air-conditioner at 25 deg C or higher, and unplugging equipment when not in use.

Energy efficiency, renewables can reduce vulnerability of oil, gas dependence: Ravi Menon

Mr Ravi Menon, Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser at the National Climate Change Secretariat, having a fireside chat during the post-COP30 Dialogue at the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Centre on April 6, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM hscouncil06
Mr Ravi Menon, Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser at the National Climate Change Secretariat, having a fireside chat during the post-COP30 Dialogue at the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Centre on April 6, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM hscouncil06

One of Singapore’s peregrine falcon chicks found dead

CMG 0305 Yy / 郑智浩 / NParks and OCBC extend partnership to deepen understanding of Peregrine Falcons in Singapore with second record of falcon chicks hatched / 有两只成鸟,以及四只雏鸟
CMG 0305 Yy / 郑智浩 / NParks and OCBC extend partnership to deepen understanding of Peregrine Falcons in Singapore with second record of falcon chicks hatched / 有两只成鸟,以及四只雏鸟

Who pays for a climate-ready Singapore? Navigating the multi-billion bill for adaptation efforts

To protect itself from rising sea levels alone, Singapore estimates that it must spend $100 billion over the long-term. 
To protect itself from rising sea levels alone, Singapore estimates that it must spend $100 billion over the long-term. 

What can you do to help control the crow population?

Crows perching in the trees at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.
Crows perching in the trees at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.

How will Singapore’s crow shooting operations be conducted to ensure public safety?

Wildlife management contractors culling crows at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.
Wildlife management contractors culling crows at Bulim Heavy Vehicle Park on April 2.

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