New fund for SMEs to collaborate on green projects among initiatives to strengthen S’pore-Australia ties
SINGAPORE - A new multi-million dollar fund to support green companies, a digital shipping corridor, and plans to boost food trade are among several initiatives to further strengthen Singapore-Australia ties.
Some initiatives being looked at include establishing low and zero-carbon fuel supply chains, and finding digital shipping solutions that will facilitate efficient port calls and the flow of goods. “ will provide many opportunities for the private sector to collaborate. We cannot achieve all that we want through government collaboration alone. We also need the private sector to play the role,” added Mr Wong.Mr Albanese said he spoke to Mr Lee on Thursday and wished him a speedy recovery.
The Singapore Food Agency and the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are also developing a set of protocols to improve transhipment flows of Australian food products, such as meat and meat products, through Singapore.
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