Nuclear energy

How will S’pore be assessed for its ability to make an informed choice on deploying nuclear energy?

The independent assessment by IAEA is a voluntary exercise for countries that are considering whether to embark on or expand their nuclear power programme.

S’pore to undergo review by UN atomic watchdog in 2027

PM Wong noted that Singapore began looking at nuclear energy more than a decade ago and has been building up its own capabilities, especially in nuclear safety.

The US-China deal the world actually needs

US President Donald Trump (right) speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, on May 15.

Bright spark? The race for fusion energy is no longer science fiction

The Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak under construction in China on April 15. Dubbed the "artificial sun," the facility is part of China's growing effort to develop controlled nuclear fusion.

First CEO of NUS nuclear institute aims to lead with a realistic eye on energy shift challenges

SNRSI's chief executive Low Xin Wei was previously an assistant CEO at the Energy Market Authority.

Village braces itself for closure of Spain's largest nuclear plant

The Almaraz plant, which contributes around seven per cent of Spain’s electricity production, is slated to close in 2028.

Middle East conflict could spur South-east Asia’s nuclear energy ambitions

Generic photos of the private and HDB residential buildings with its lights on at night, as seen from Dawson on April 5, 2026. Can be used for energy, gas, power, electric, electricity price stories.

US pledges $128m towards restoring Chernobyl protection

A reactor at Chernobyl exploded during a botched safety test in 1986 in one of the world's worst nuclear disasters.

France unveils plan to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050

Coal would be phased out by 2030, oil by 2045 and gas by 2050 for energy purposes, the road map said.

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.

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