Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Trade and Industry whether the Government will consider requiring USB-C to be adopted as the charging standard for portable electronics, as will be the case in the European Union (EU) and India. The Minister of State for Trade and Industry (Mr Alvin Tan) (for the Minister for Trade and Industry): MrContinue reading “PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE USB-C TO BE ADOPTED AS CHARGING STANDARD FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONICS”
Category Archives: Ministry of Trade and Industry
DISCOUNTS IN TICKET PRICES TO ATTRACTIONS FOR RESIDENTS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Trade and Industry whether the Ministry provides guidelines or subsidies for entry pricing for major attractions for tourists relative to Singapore residents and, if so, whether steeper discounts for residents are possible. The Minister of State for Trade and Industry (Mr Alvin Tan) (for the Minister forContinue reading “DISCOUNTS IN TICKET PRICES TO ATTRACTIONS FOR RESIDENTS”
PROJECTED FUNDING FOR BIOTECH SECTOR IN NEXT DECADE
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) how much funding is projected to be needed for the biotech sector over the next decade; (b) whether the Government plans to provide any funding to the biotech sector; and (c) if so, what is the breakdown of funding for (i) pre-clinical (ii) clinicalContinue reading “PROJECTED FUNDING FOR BIOTECH SECTOR IN NEXT DECADE”
FINANCIAL IMPACT FROM ONGOING ADMINISTRATION OF SUN CABLE
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Trade and Industry in respect of the ongoing administration of Sun Cable (a) whether Singapore is projected to suffer any financial impact; (b) how does this impact the Request for Quotation process under EMA; and (c) what is the assessed impact to our plans of maintaining our energyContinue reading “FINANCIAL IMPACT FROM ONGOING ADMINISTRATION OF SUN CABLE”
ADDRESSING MANPOWER SHORTAGE IN BIOTECH SECTOR
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether there is a shortage of manpower in the biotech sector currently; (b) if so, how will the shortage of manpower in the biotech sector be addressed over the next decade; and (c) what are the key areas or levels of seniority in whichContinue reading “ADDRESSING MANPOWER SHORTAGE IN BIOTECH SECTOR”
CAPACITY OF MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL SECTOR IN SINGAPORE’S AVIATION INDUSTRY GIVEN RESUMPTION OF FLIGHTS
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether he can provide an update on how the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector of our aviation industry is currently coping with the present demands for their services arising from the increase in the past year of commercial flights in Changi Airport; andContinue reading “CAPACITY OF MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL SECTOR IN SINGAPORE’S AVIATION INDUSTRY GIVEN RESUMPTION OF FLIGHTS”
IMPACT OF COVID-19 SITUATION IN CHINA ON KEY SUPPLY CHAINS FOR SINGAPORE
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Trade and Industry in light of the COVID-19 situation in China (a) whether the Ministry anticipates any disruptions in key supply chains for Singapore; (b) if so, which areas are expected to be harder hit; and (c) what measures are being taken to address these potential disruptions. The MinisterContinue reading “IMPACT OF COVID-19 SITUATION IN CHINA ON KEY SUPPLY CHAINS FOR SINGAPORE”
EXPECTED CHANGE IN OUTPUT OF NON-SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS IN JURONG ISLAND FROM 2019 LEVELS
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Trade and Industry based on the definition of “sustainable products” in the Sustainable Jurong Island report, what is the expected change in output of non-sustainable products in Jurong Island from 2019 levels (i) by 2030 and (ii) by 2051. Mr Gan Kim Yong: The Sustainable Jurong Island strategy aims toContinue reading “EXPECTED CHANGE IN OUTPUT OF NON-SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS IN JURONG ISLAND FROM 2019 LEVELS”
NUCLEAR ENERGY OPTIONS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE DOMESTICALLY LOCATED REACTOR
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Trade and Industry whether including nuclear energy in our national energy mix using options that do not involve a domestically located reactor, for example, by using floating barges, is being reviewed in tandem with the Government’s lowering and bringing forward of Singapore’s emissions peak. Mr Gan Kim Yong: Singapore has limitedContinue reading “NUCLEAR ENERGY OPTIONS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE DOMESTICALLY LOCATED REACTOR”
GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO WORK WITH LOCAL SMES
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Government administers any scholarships aimed at encouraging students to work with local SMEs; and (b) if not, what is the rationale for ending the administration of such scholarships. Mr Gan Kim Yong: The Government partners sponsoring companies, including local SMEs, to award the Singapore-Industry ScholarshipsContinue reading “GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO WORK WITH LOCAL SMES”
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