Bloomberg Singapore’s contemplation of a potential nuclear power plant will depend on next-generation technologies, a move that indicates the goal is still decades away from fruition. The island state says so-called small modular reactors or other next-generation nuclear technology have the potential to be much safer than many of the plants in operation today, Minister of State for Trade ...

As the war in Ukraine moves into a second month, its global economic reverberations are increasing. Energy markets, agriculture, bonds, precious metals — all are roiled as the fighting takes its uncertain path. But beyond economics, longer-term geopolitical themes are emerging, as countries are increasingly forced to pick sides for or against Russian President Vladimir Putin. For US strategic planners, ...

  It was the first evening of a new, relatively relaxed Covid regime in Singapore for many. Masks ceased to be compulsory outdoors and social gatherings could number 10 people. Singing was no longer outlawed. This was a moment worth toasting, cautiously. While the changes stop short of a revolution — the city-state isn’t known for spontaneous lurches — they ...