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Steering Singapore’s energy transformation in an uncertain world

Energy security, efficiency and emissions are three imperatives that define Singapore’s journey towards a sustainable and competitive future.

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Energy is an existential resource for Singapore.

Energy is an existential resource for Singapore.

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Tan See Leng

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I don’t have to elaborate on the profound impact a fragmenting world will have on a small, open and trade-dependent country like Singapore. After many years of building multilateral global bridges, it seems like walls are sprouting up in many parts of the world, and bilateral bridges are being selectively and narrowly constructed. The post-Cold War global compact is wavering, and the role of global institutions is coming under scrutiny. 

Significant challenges lie ahead, but Singapore’s future is still ours to shape. In this year’s National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong talked about

charting the next bound of Singapore’s journey

and challenged Singaporeans to boldly push new frontiers.

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