Singapore students are top readers in the world, but fewer enjoy reading than in previous years: Study
Singapore took top spot in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, beating Ireland, Hong Kong and Russia. Read More
Fossil fuel-centred growth is obsolete: EU’s von der Leyen
May 16, 2023 4:00 PM An energy mix based on fossil fuels cannot deliver sustainable economic growth for future generations, she said. Read More
Top China envoy Li Hui to begin peace mission in Ukraine amid Russian attacks
May 16, 2023 4:00 PM His arrival comes as Russia intensifies its war efforts in Ukraine. Read More
Women’s epee team wins Singapore’s 7th fencing gold in best SEA Games showing
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UAE invites Syria’s Assad to COP28 climate summit
May 16, 2023 3:50 PM Fellow Arab states are warming to Syria again after isolating Mr Assad for over a decade. Read More
New study quantifies link between climate crisis and wildfires
May 16, 2023 3:35 PM Emissions from the Big 88, which include ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron and Shell, were responsible for 0.5 deg C rise in global average temperature. Read More
EU’s carbon emissions fall in climate boost even as economy grows
May 16, 2023 3:15 PM Across the bloc, emissions decreased in six out of nine sectors, including a 10 per cent plunge in electricity. Read More
Britain’s regulator warns power grid’s red tape is stifling climate push
May 16, 2023 3:00 PM Its goal of a decarbonised grid by 2035 is being undermined by the long wait time for new projects to connect to the electric grid.…
Ukraine is planning its green reconstruction even as war rages on
May 16, 2023 2:50 PM While attacks have destroyed much of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, it also offered a crash course on the value of distributed renewable power. Read More
Liverpool to play preseason friendlies in Singapore against Leicester City and Bayern Munich
Liverpool and Bayern will also hold open training sessions.Read More