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Electricity and power

Why Asia should worry about a G1 world as China’s power grows

US President Donald Trump meeting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping  in Busan, South Korea in October.
US President Donald Trump meeting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping  in Busan, South Korea in October.

In Good Company

When energy gets ‘boring’: Oil and gas guru sees into the future of energy markets

Rystad Energy's founder Jarand Rystad said Singapore could bring down power prices by being the architect of a grid connecting countries in the region.
Rystad Energy's founder Jarand Rystad said Singapore could bring down power prices by being the architect of a grid connecting countries in the region.

Dark and cold, Kyiv prepares for another winter under Russian attack

Commuters drive their vehicles on a non-illuminated street during blackout hours in Kyiv on Nov 21.
Commuters drive their vehicles on a non-illuminated street during blackout hours in Kyiv on Nov 21.

War-torn Myanmar embraces solar to tackle power crisis

Solar panel imports from China, Myanmar’s largest supplier, more than doubled in the nine months through September to about US$100 million (S$130 million).
Solar panel imports from China, Myanmar’s largest supplier, more than doubled in the nine months through September to about US$100 million (S$130 million).

Britain approves North Wales site for first small nuclear reactors

The Wylfa site has the benefit of an established grid infrastructure after previously being home to an old nuclear plant.
The Wylfa site has the benefit of an established grid infrastructure after previously being home to an old nuclear plant.

Gaza families still without electricity despite ceasefire

People walk past damaged electricity poles in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, October 31, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa
People walk past damaged electricity poles in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, October 31, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

Ukraine scrambles for energy after Russian attacks

Russian attacks targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure has crippled some of the country’s power generation.
Russian attacks targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure has crippled some of the country’s power generation.

80% of Singapore homes now equipped with smart electricity meters

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Block 933 Tampines Street 91 HDB flats, SAFRA Tampines and Tampines Avenue 1 at night on Oct 24, 2025.
Can be used for stories on electricity, power, bill, property, energy prices, budget, money, URA, property, land, housing, population, economy, development, and invest.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Block 933 Tampines Street 91 HDB flats, SAFRA Tampines and Tampines Avenue 1 at night on Oct 24, 2025.
Can be used for stories on electricity, power, bill, property, energy prices, budget, money, URA, property, land, housing, population, economy, development, and invest.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Advanced tech, sound policies and public understanding key before S’pore decides on nuclear power

Mr Darryl Chan (centre), director of EMA's Nuclear Energy Office, speaking during a panel discussion at the Singapore-US Forum on Oct 29.
Mr Darryl Chan (centre), director of EMA's Nuclear Energy Office, speaking during a panel discussion at the Singapore-US Forum on Oct 29.

Steering Singapore’s energy transformation in an uncertain world

Energy is an existential resource for Singapore.
Energy is an existential resource for Singapore.

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