Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered the annual Singapore Energy Lecture this morning at the 3rd Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). PM Lee spoke about how Singapore is preparing for the new energy future amid uncertainties in future energy prices, a global regime on climate change, and new technologies. Singapore’s…
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Panel Discussion on the Smart Energy Economy
The panel discussion on the Economic Strategies Committee’s (ESC) recent recommendations for a Smart Energy Economy, was held this morning at NUS. The panelists include: Prof. Linda Yuen-Ching Lim: Professor of Strategy at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Dr. Natasha Hamilton-Hart: Associate Professor…
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The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) was formed in May 2009 to “develop strategies for Singapore to build capabilities and maximise opportunities as a global city in a new world environment, so as to achieve sustained and inclusive growth.” The ESC is chaired by Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Finance, and comprises…
Continue ReadingRecommendations and Strategies by the Economic Strategies Committee
The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) has completed its work and has submitted the report of its key recommendations to the Prime Minister. The report is released today and can be downloaded at the ESC website. The ESC was formed in May 2009 to: develop strategies for Singapore to build capabilities…
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The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) Sub-Committee on Energy Resilience and Sustainable Growth has published its detailed report on its aim to: recommend strategies to achieve our national energy objectives: economic competitiveness, energy security and environmental sustainability. Here are the 5 strategies and 11 recommendations to help Singapore build a Smart…
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