News, indicators and facts of the work of the Green Fiscal Policy Network and our partners in Singapore.
Malaysia is lagging behind its regional peers when it comes to AC charging stations and DC fast-charging stations and the lack of incentives is to blame. The country now aims to have 1,000 DC rapid charging stations in the next four years.
Southeast Asia’s economy is set to lose trillions over the next 50 years if it does not significantly reduce its carbon emissions, a Deloitte report found.
Few countries in the region have tied green components to their stimulus packages, which contain some environmentally harmful measures. Green recovery policies and strategies can help put a country on the path to economic recovery while bringing environmental and sustainability benefits.
Singapore government charts a course for a stronger post-Covid economy and encourages everyone in society to contribute ideas
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19 February 2018 – Singapore said Monday it would impose a carbon tax from next year to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and make companies more competitive as global agreements on
12 May 2017 – Carbon taxes will be implemented in Singapore from 2019, levied on the largest direct emitters of greenhouse gases, such as power plants. When it comes to
29 April 2017 – A new Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) charge of SGD2 will be introduced on the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway during the morning rush to help ease congestion. Read
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