Chin Hui Shan

Hui Shan covers the environment beat, with a particular interest in biodiversity. Her first foray into journalism was at the Life desk as an intern at The Straits Times, which she joined full-time in 2022, covering breaking news for two years. She holds a degree from Nanyang Technological University’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.

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Carbon markets, climate adaptation among green focus areas for S’pore as 2027 ASEAN chair: Ravi Menon

The National Climate Change Secretariat is focusing on carbon markets, nature-based solutions and climate adaptation as the nation takes on ASEAN chairmanship in 2027, said Singapore’s Ambassador for Climate Action Ravi Menon said on May 21.

Baby orang utan Ayaan, Ah Meng’s great-grandson, born after artificial insemination at Mandai

Ayaan, the baby orang utan who was conceived through artificial insemination and delivered via caesarean section, with his mother Chomel at the Singapore Zoo.

Singapore’s energy strategy has to be more diversified, forward-looking: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with (from left) Ministry of Trade and Industry permanent secretary Beh Swan Gin, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, Energy Market Authority chairman Tan Ching Yee, EMA chief executive Puah Kok Keong (partially hidden) and MTI permanent secretary for energy and trade Augustin Lee at EMA’s 25th anniversary gala dinner at Shangri-La Singapore on May 19.

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.

Long-term planning helps countries better absorb external shocks, build climate resilience: DPM Gan

DPM Gan Kim Yong recycling a plastic bottle at a Return Right machine during a tour of exhibition booths at the launch of Go Green SG 2026 at Naval Base Primary School on May 11.

Parliament passes Bill to tighten merger rules in media sector, give regulator greater oversight

The amendments under the Infocomm Media Development Authority Bill will also provide the authority with stronger powers to ensure fair market conduct.

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.

S'pore to study feasibility of tapping geothermal energy for power, heating and cooling needs

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Generic photo of Sembawang Hot Spring Park on Feb 4, 2023.
(A first-time visitor to the Sembawang Hot Spring Park was “shocked and disgusted” by the sight of a woman washing her hair at the egg-cooking station, according to a report by Stomp on Friday. According to guidelines for using the hot spring on the National Parks Board website, bathing and washing is not allowed at the hot spring footbath. The washing of clothes and other items, as well as the use of soap and detergent, is also not allowed for hygiene purposes. )

More landed households opting for solar panels amid global energy crisis

Solar panel firms here said that they have seen growing interest from households, reporting more enquiries and, in some cases, a rise in installations.

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