National Environment Agency
National Environment Agency is a statutory board under the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment of the Government of Singapore. NEA is responsible for improving and sustaining clean and green environment in Singapore.
See below for the Latest National Environment Agency News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
Plantation stocks plunge nearly 20% amidst NEA haze notices
Plantation stocks plunge nearly 20% amidst NEA haze notices
Indonesian firm Bumitama recorded the steepest decline, falling 26.9%.
Government plans tenfold hike in maximum haze fine to $20m
Proposed changes add civil penalties of up to $10m and business restrictions.
Seven firms to cooperate with NEA in haze involvement probe
The assessment will confirm their involvement in the transboundary haze.
NEA says nuclear deployment remains under study
This comes ahead of the IAEA’s infrastructure review next year.
Government weighs need to amend laws amidst haze investigation hurdles
It is assessing the adequacy of the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.
SEC restricts Asia Pulp & Paper's green label amidst haze
The company must file daily fire reports or risk losing its SGLS+ certification.
Singapore forces 3 more Indonesian firms to fight haze fires
The latest notices cover Kalimantan concessions after earlier ones targeted Sumatra.
Singapore allows 2025 carbon quotas to carry forward amidst supply crunch
Limited eligible credits keep firms within 5% offset cap.
NEA, SIT open new training hub to equip 400 in energy efficiency
Students and professionals will gain hands-on experience in energy management.
Singapore records lower waste levels in 2024
The overall recycling rate continued to hover around 50%.
Gov't launches SME Sustainability Hub to support green business practices
Additionally, SMEs can now tap PSG for carbon management solutions.
Singapore pushes tech to remain spotless
The city-state’s new funding tranche will help SMEs upgrade their cleaning equipment.
Gov’t to launch skills programme for Environmental Services sector
The programme will begin in April 2025.
Oil spill near Bukom Islands expected to be cleared in days, monitoring ongoing
As of 22 October, there were no other oil sightings at sea and ashore.
NEA unveils AI chatbot to help public check recyclability of items
The interactive chatbot is available on both WhatsApp and Telegram.
No escalation in hawker stall rents: MSE
Some tenders are an exception since they are in popular sites.
NEA boosts environmental services with a $90m productivity grant
Companies can apply for the grant until 31 March 2027.
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