Nuclear energy

Western island reclamation will create space for industries, low-carbon energy sources: Analysts

Analysts said the new island would allow Singapore to design from scratch an integrated hub involving a range of low-carbon energy sources that can support Jurong Island.

Fusion is no longer science fiction, but affordable fusion might be

Commonwealth Fusion Systems, backed by Nvidia, Bill Gates and Temasek, recently raised another US$1 billion, to bring its total funding to US$4 billion.

Bulgaria to curb nuclear output due to low water level in Danube river

Romania and Hungary have also recently reduced their nuclear power output due to low water levels in the River Danube.

Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to raise water level, ensure cooling

Construction crews working along the banks of the River Danube in Hungary on Aug 14, near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant.

Taiwan Parliament approves holding of three referendums, including on caning sex criminals

Referendums are held every few years in Taiwan, generally after the gathering of signatures from citizens for specific proposals.

Romania shuts down nuclear plant as Danube water level drops

Exposed sandbanks along the Danube river amid historic low water levels, in the village of Rasova, near Romania’s Cernavoda nuclear power plant on Aug 5.

Extreme weather, jellyfish knock one-fifth of France’s nuclear capacity offline

France has seen nuclear power production disrupted by multiple heatwaves and droughts in 2026.

Hungary stops nuclear plant for first time as Danube dries up, in major test for economy and new PM

Hungary is heading into uncharted territory by shutting the Paks nuclear plant for the first time.

Record low water levels force nuclear output cuts in Hungary and Romania

An aerial view of boats in the shallow water of the Danube river in Corabia, southern Romania, on July 24. Nuclear plants along the Danube river in Hungary and Romania could be completely shut down in the coming days owing to record low water levels.

Temasek-backed fusion energy firm raises a further $1.3 billion

Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ SPARC facility at Devens, Massachusetts. The company wants to use the additional funding to forge ahead with creating its commercial power plant.

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