Ong Ye Kung

DPM Heng said in the 2021 Budget that 60,000 charging points at public carparks and private premises will be installed by 2030.

The tourism and service sectors are crucial cogs in Singapore’s economy.

Ong told Parliament on Jan 4 that the proposal to do so was a “fundamental departure” from the original agreement.

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“There will be a new budget to be announced early next year -- around February is our timetable," says Ong.

Ong also stressed the importance of developing a widely available and effective vaccine to help countries open their borders.

Changi will add a dedicated testing laboratory in the next few months as well, Ong said.

Under the GIP, MAS will place funds with asset managers who are committed to drive regional green efforts out of Singapore and contribute to MAS’ other green finance initiatives including developing green markets and managing environmental risks.

SINGAPORE (Nov 11): Amid increasing awareness of climate change and its consequences, Singapore aims to become a leading centre of green finance in Asia, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung.

SINGAPORE (Nov 22): Singapore may give its strongest signal yet this week about who might succeed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as leader.