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Singapore leads Southeast Asia in nuclear energy acceptance, study finds
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Singapore leads Southeast Asia in nuclear energy acceptance, study finds

A new survey shows 31.4 per cent of Singaporeans believe nuclear energy holds great potential as a clean power source.

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Just under a third of Singaporeans, or 31.4 per cent, believe nuclear energy promises a clean power source with the greatest potential, marking the highest acceptance rate in Southeast Asia, according to a new survey.

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The Southeast Asia Climate Outlook 2026 Survey was released by regional research institutions.

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Just under a third of Singaporeans, or 31.4 per cent, believe that nuclear energy promises a clean power source with the greatest potential in the city state, representing the highest acceptance rate in Southeast Asia, a new study has found.

The approval rate represented an 11.1 per cent increase from 2024, the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook 2026 Survey found, even as solar energy continued to be the most popular choice.

The latest study, released on Thursday by the Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, showed that public acceptance of civilian nuclear energy is growing.

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  • What specific safety measures are being considered for nuclear adoption?
  • How will the government respond to this shift in public opinion?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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