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New carbon tax 'could boost Singapore's edge'

Environment Minister says economies of the future will emphasise energy-efficient, low-carbon growth

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Published Thu, Oct 12, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    The upcoming carbon tax here could well boost, not hamper, economic competitiveness.

    Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli had this message for the industry on Thursday at the launch of a new industrial co-generation facility.

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