Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Chairman, my cut today is focused on consumer protection for online scams. As to why I am filing this card for MTI instead of other more obviously connected Ministries, this is because I believe that the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore can play a major role in this area. AtContinue reading “Comprehensive Consumer Protection”
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Planned Obsolescence and Right to Repair
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): Chairman, we should consider having regulations against plan of obsolescence of products to prevent products which are designed with limited lifespan, as they increase waste, consumer costs and environmental damage. We should introduce regulations providing for the right to repair, as such laws can encourage longer product life cycles and reduce wasteContinue reading “Planned Obsolescence and Right to Repair”
UPGRADES TO NATIONAL GRID AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE NEW ENERGY SOURCES
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) what specific upgrades are planned for the national grid and energy infrastructure to accommodate new energy sources like small modular reactors and ammonia; (b) what is the projected timeline for implementing these upgrades; and (c) how is the Government ensuringContinue reading “UPGRADES TO NATIONAL GRID AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE NEW ENERGY SOURCES”
NEW PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY ON NUCLEAR ENERGY USING SMALL MODULAR REACTORS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry whether the Government is planning to conduct another pre-feasibility study on nuclear energy, specifically, on the use of small modular reactors in Singapore, given technological advances since the last study in 2012. Mr Gan Kim Yong: The Government has not madeContinue reading “NEW PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY ON NUCLEAR ENERGY USING SMALL MODULAR REACTORS”
PROGRESS OF REVIEW OF F1 CONTRACTS AND TENDER PROCESSES, AND LAPSES UNCOVERED
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Ministry has completed the review of the Formula 1 contracts and tender processes as stated during the Parliamentary session in February 2024; (b) if so, what specific irregularities or compliance lapses have been identified in the review;Continue reading “PROGRESS OF REVIEW OF F1 CONTRACTS AND TENDER PROCESSES, AND LAPSES UNCOVERED”
ASSESSING IMPACT OF PAYMENT TERM EXTENSION BY MAJOR E-COMMERCE PLATFORM ON SMES AND REGULATORY INTERVENTIONS TO SUPPORT SMALL MERCHANTS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Ministry has assessed the impact of a major e-commerce platform’s recent extension of payment terms on small businesses in Singapore; and (b) whether regulations can be applied to ensure that large e-commerce platforms release payments promptly to supportContinue reading “ASSESSING IMPACT OF PAYMENT TERM EXTENSION BY MAJOR E-COMMERCE PLATFORM ON SMES AND REGULATORY INTERVENTIONS TO SUPPORT SMALL MERCHANTS”
CRITERIA IN SELECTION OF SPONSORS AND KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AT ANNUAL SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY WEEK
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) how are sponsors and keynote speakers for the annual Singapore International Energy Week selected; (b) what is the amount paid by Aramco as the top sponsor of the event with a significant presence and a keynote speech; and (c) howContinue reading “CRITERIA IN SELECTION OF SPONSORS AND KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AT ANNUAL SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY WEEK”
PROSPECTS OF LAO PDR-THAILAND-MALAYSIA-SINGAPORE POWER INTEGRATION PROJECT TO IMPORT HYDROPOWER FROM LAOS
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry whether the Ministry can provide an assessment of the status and prospects of the Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project to import hydropower from Laos. Mr Gan Kim Yong: Singapore has approved the next phase of the Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project. We willContinue reading “PROSPECTS OF LAO PDR-THAILAND-MALAYSIA-SINGAPORE POWER INTEGRATION PROJECT TO IMPORT HYDROPOWER FROM LAOS”
PAYMENT DELAYS BY QOO10’S E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS IN SOUTH KOREA
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Government is working with South Korean authorities and conducting its own investigations into Singapore-based Qoo10 regarding payment delays at its e-commerce platforms in South Korea; (b) whether the Ministry is aware of any similar payment delays facedContinue reading “PAYMENT DELAYS BY QOO10’S E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS IN SOUTH KOREA”
EXPECTATIONS ON COMPANIES TAPPING ANCHOR FUND @ 65 AND GROWTH IPO FUNDS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Government has a role in determining the prerequisites for companies tapping on the Anchor Fund @ 65 and Growth IPO Funds; (b) if so, whether an eventual local public listing is a prerequisite for companies tapping onContinue reading “EXPECTATIONS ON COMPANIES TAPPING ANCHOR FUND @ 65 AND GROWTH IPO FUNDS”
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