Singapore’s island merger plan fuels nuclear power speculation

Singapore’s plan to merge several islands off its southwest coast into a new hub for industry, defence and “new power generation infrastructure” has stirred speculation over whether the site could one day host a nuclear power plant. The city state is studying advanced nuclear technologies, including small modular react

Defence experts also say Pulau Tekong could become a broader Singapore Armed Forces training hub, beyond its current role as a basic military training site.