{
  "id": 11127261,
  "title": "Singapore eyes role in global fusion energy industry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/singapore-eyes-role-in-global-fusion-energy-industry-11127261",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T06:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fusion-energy-jobs-talent-engineering-manufacturing-plasma-tan-see-leng-6423101"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore is actively positioning itself to capitalize on the emerging global fusion energy industry, according to Energy, Trade and Industry Minister Tan See Leng. Even though commercially operating fusion power plants may be years away, the country is leveraging its talent, research, and industrial capabilities in areas such as precision engineering, advanced manufacturing, and plasma diagnostics. Dr Tan highlighted Singapore's expertise in these fields, which could support the broader fusion economy. Fusion energy differs from nuclear fission as it generates power by combining atomic nuclei, a process that has been theoretically understood since the 1960s but remains technically challenging due to the need to maintain high energy and pressure conditions for extended periods. Recent advancements in technologies like gyrotrons and superconducting magnets have brought the world closer to achieving net-positive energy returns from fusion reactions. The fusion ecosystem is forecasted to reach a value of around US$420 billion by the end of the decade, attracting growing commercial interest. Singapore is closely monitoring these developments and sees the potential benefits, including lower levels of radioactive waste and reduced risk of runaway reactions. The country is leveraging its deep tech ecosystem and strategic partnerships to develop advanced materials, manufacturing, and diagnostic technologies for fusion. This includes collaborations with international fusion facilities and companies working on fusion technologies, such as Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Realta Fusion.",
  "summary": "Singapore has built up expertise and a strong talent pipeline in areas relevant to fusion, such as precision engineering, advanced manufacturing and plasma diagnostics, says Energy, Trade and Industry Minister Tan See Leng.",
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        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Singapore eyes role in global fusion energy industry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/singapore-eyes-role-in-global-fusion-energy-industry",
        "published": "2026-10-01T06:24:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}