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”
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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”
EXPIRY OF SINGAPORE’S REMAINING GAS SUPPLY CONTRACTS WITH MALAYSIA AND INDONESIA AND FUTURE OF PIPED NATURAL GAS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Trade and Industry following the recent renewal of a five-year gas supply contract with Indonesia (a) when are Singapore’s remaining gas supply contracts with Malaysia and Indonesia expected to expire; and (b) whether piped natural gas is still expected to feature in Singapore’s energy mix by 2030. MrContinue reading “EXPIRY OF SINGAPORE’S REMAINING GAS SUPPLY CONTRACTS WITH MALAYSIA AND INDONESIA AND FUTURE OF PIPED NATURAL GAS”
PLANS TO MAINTAIN DYNAMISM IN TECH INDUSTRY AMIDST LAYOFFS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) how has the large number of layoffs from tech firms in the last year affected Singapore’s plans to have and maintain a thriving and dynamic tech industry; and (b) what mitigation factors are being undertaken to ensure that this goal remains. Mr Gan Kim Yong: TheContinue reading “PLANS TO MAINTAIN DYNAMISM IN TECH INDUSTRY AMIDST LAYOFFS”
REVISION OF ELECTRICITY MARKET STRUCTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON SINGAPORE’S ENERGY SECURITY AND PRICES FOR CONSUMERS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Trade and Industry in relation to guardrails to ensure the security and adequacy of gas supply (a) whether this is expected to result in higher input costs and retail electricity prices; (b) what is the impact on the marginal cost of producing electricity in Singapore; and (c)Continue reading “REVISION OF ELECTRICITY MARKET STRUCTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON SINGAPORE’S ENERGY SECURITY AND PRICES FOR CONSUMERS”
DETAILS OF DISCUSSIONS ON AUSTRALIA-ASIA POWER LINK’S SUN CABLE PROJECT
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether there are ongoing discussions relating to the Australia-Asia Power Link’s Sun Cable project to supply power to Singapore outside of the Request for Proposal programme under the Energy Market Authority; (b) if so, whether details on these discussions can be shared; and (c) whetherContinue reading “DETAILS OF DISCUSSIONS ON AUSTRALIA-ASIA POWER LINK’S SUN CABLE PROJECT”
UPDATE ON LAO PDR-THAILAND-MALAYSIA-SINGAPORE POWER INTEGRATION PROJECT
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the flow of electricity from Lao PDR to Singapore under the Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP) has remained stable; (b) whether an update can be provided on the amount of electricity imported to Singapore since 23 June 2022; (c) whether there are plansContinue reading “UPDATE ON LAO PDR-THAILAND-MALAYSIA-SINGAPORE POWER INTEGRATION PROJECT”
MEASURES TO SAFEGUARD ENERGY SUPPLY LINES FROM SABOTAGE AND DISRUPTION
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Trade and Industry what measures are in place to (i) safeguard pipelines and electricity cables supplying Singapore from overseas against sabotage and disruption (ii) ensure continuity in the event of a major disruption and (iii) expedite recovery. Mr Gan Kim Yong: Around 95% of Singapore’s electricity is generated usingContinue reading “MEASURES TO SAFEGUARD ENERGY SUPPLY LINES FROM SABOTAGE AND DISRUPTION”
TAKE-UP OF PROVISIONS OF COMPREHENSIVE AND PROGRESSIVE AGREEMENT FOR TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP BY COMPANIES
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Trade and Industry what is the Ministry’s assessment of the take-up rates of the provisions of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership by companies, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises. Mr Gan Kim Yong: The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has entered into force for Australia,Continue reading “TAKE-UP OF PROVISIONS OF COMPREHENSIVE AND PROGRESSIVE AGREEMENT FOR TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP BY COMPANIES”
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