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Nuclear energy

Hungary to stick with Orban-era nuclear cooperation deal with US

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar attends a plenary session in the Parliament, in Budapest, Hungary, October 19, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar attends a plenary session in the Parliament, in Budapest, Hungary, October 19, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Nuclear consultants, law firms appointed by EMA to prepare S’pore for 2027 mission by UN watchdog

Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng speaking at the inaugural IAEA@SIEW Forum during the Singapore International Energy Week on Oct 27.
Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng speaking at the inaugural IAEA@SIEW Forum during the Singapore International Energy Week on Oct 27.

ST Explains

What are the various sources of energy S'pore is exploring to boost energy security?

Singapore announced a new target to harness 4 GWp of solar energy by 2035.
Singapore announced a new target to harness 4 GWp of solar energy by 2035.

Training public officers at global firms part of new initiatives to grow S’pore nuclear talent

The government will launch another two programmes for the private sector and international energy leaders.
The government will launch another two programmes for the private sector and international energy leaders.

Green Pulse Podcast

Small modular nuclear reactors: Singapore’s answer to energy security?

How small modular reactors put nuclear energy back on the table for Singapore and ASEAN

ST Explains

How do small modular nuclear reactors work, and how safe are they if S’pore decides to use them?

SMRs are advanced nuclear fission reactors with a smaller power capacity than a conventional nuclear plant.
SMRs are advanced nuclear fission reactors with a smaller power capacity than a conventional nuclear plant.

‘Everybody has an opinion on nuclear energy’: This scientist is determined to defuse nuclear myths

Nuclear energy scientist Ian Ang from the NUS Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute.
Nuclear energy scientist Ian Ang from the NUS Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute.

A new trend in nuclear energy: Squeezing more power out of old plants

Upgrading old plants can often be completed in less than five years, at a fraction of the cost of building a nuclear plant from scratch.
Upgrading old plants can often be completed in less than five years, at a fraction of the cost of building a nuclear plant from scratch.

Society formed to help public better understand nuclear energy, combat misinformation

NUCLEUS hopes to share general knowledge about nuclear energy and help people understand why governments consider its adoption.
NUCLEUS hopes to share general knowledge about nuclear energy and help people understand why governments consider its adoption.

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