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HWEE HWEE TAN is a freelance journalist based in Singapore. She has a First Class Honours degree in English Literature from the University of East Anglia (UK), a Masters in English from the University of Oxford and a MFA in Creative Writing from New York University. She has worked as a staff writer for Adweek in New York and the Business Times in Singapore. As a freelance writer, she has contributed to publications like TIME magazine, the BBC, the Straits Times, Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, TODAY, Her World and luxury magazine Prestige. Her work has won awards with the BBC and the New York Times. She is also an accomplished novelist, having published two books with Penguin UK, one of which won the Singapore Literature Prize, the highest literary prize given to fiction writers. You can find out more about her from her website - www.******.com
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Carbon offset to act as starting point for decarbonizing LNG: Pavilion Energy CEO
Pavilion Energy, based in Singapore and owned by Temasek Holdings, is leveraging carbon offsets to drive decarbonization in the LNG value chain. Interim CEO Alan Heng emphasized the importance of carbon neutral LNG and detailed efforts including partnerships with high-quality carbon offset suppliers. Pavilion Energy's initiatives include importing the first carbon neutral LNG cargo to Singapore and signing a long-term supply deal with Qatar Petroleum. The company is also expanding into Europe and supporting energy transition efforts in Southeast Asia, highlighting the role of natural gas in complementing renewable energy sources.
Petronas warns customers of more LNG cargo deferrals for winter
Petronas, Malaysia's national oil company, has warned its customers about potential deferrals of LNG cargoes for the winter months from its Bintulu complex, following previous deferrals in August. This could tighten the Asian LNG market, impacting prices. Petronas is working to mitigate the impact on customers by leveraging its supply portfolio. Japanese importers are concerned about potential disruptions, especially with rising spot LNG prices. The situation is compounded by COVID-19 related disruptions and feed-gas issues. Petronas has not confirmed any deferrals yet, but the market remains cautious.
Asian gas importers brace for steep winter LNG prices
Asian LNG importers are preparing for high spot prices this winter due to tight demand-supply fundamentals, driven by China's economic rebound and increased demand. Spot LNG prices have reached seasonal highs, with futures indicating continued tight market conditions. Chinese importers are closely watched, with national oil companies having secured winter positions through tenders. Gas inventories in North Asia and Europe will significantly influence winter LNG prices, with concerns over European inventories and Russian gas supplies. Platts Analytics anticipates sustained high prices due to low European storage and increased demand in Asia and South America.
Loving the Foreigners—Even When They Have a Deadly Disease
In Singapore, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vulnerability of migrant workers, leading to significant outreach efforts by local Christians. The Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach (AGWO), under the Hope Initiative Alliance, coordinated food distribution and support for these workers during the government's 'circuit breaker' lockdown. Christian organizations and volunteers provided over a million meals and essential items, fostering long-term relationships and support systems. The initiative received national recognition and demonstrated the power of community and faith-based action in addressing social challenges, while also promoting interfaith cooperation and social integration.
Singapore's War on Singlish
The article discusses the Singaporean government's disapproval of Singlish, a local slang that combines English with elements of Chinese, Malay, and Indian dialects. Despite its popularity among Singaporeans, the government, through initiatives like the Speak Good English Movement (SGEM), is attempting to discourage its use in favor of standard English. The author criticizes this stance, arguing that Singlish is an integral part of Singapore's cultural identity and history. The government's efforts are seen as an attempt to sanitize Singapore's image, which could lead to a loss of cultural richness. The article also mentions the censorship of a film and a satirical website due to the use of Singlish, highlighting the tension between cultural expression and government regulation.
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