新加坡：新加坡总理黄循财周日（10月25日）表示，新加坡期望所有签署天然气供应商业合同的各方“遵守承诺”，此前印度尼西亚削减了出口。
SINGAPORE: Singapore expects all parties who have signed commercial contracts for gas supplies to “honour their commitments”, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday (Oct 25) after Indonesia cut its exports.
在人民行动党（PAP）党大会上发言时，黄循财补充说，新加坡的天然气进口商将采取必要措施维护其权益。
Speaking at the People’s Action Party (PAP) convention, Mr Wong added that Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests.
印度尼西亚于周六开始减少对新加坡的天然气出口。针对新加坡亚洲新闻台（CNA）的询问，印尼上游油气监管机构SKK Migas表示，此举是为了将更多供应调拨至国内电力需求。
Indonesia began reducing natural gas exports to Singapore on Saturday. In response to CNA’s queries, Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas said the move was to divert more supplies to domestic electricity needs.
新加坡能源市场管理局表示，每天减少3100万标准立方英尺的天然气供应，仅占新加坡每天天然气总需求的2%以下。
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority said the reduction of 31 million standard cubic feet of gas a day amounts to less than 2 per cent of Singapore’s total daily gas demand.
新加坡约95%的电力由天然气发电，并通过管道从印度尼西亚进口大量天然气。
About 95 per cent of Singapore’s electricity is generated using natural gas, and it imports a significant amount of this gas through pipelines from Indonesia.
黄循财说：“天然气供应受商业合同约束。我们期望各方遵守承诺，新加坡的天然气进口商将根据这些合同采取必要措施维护其权益。”
“The gas supplies are covered by commercial contracts. We expect all parties to honour their commitments, and Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests under these contracts,” said Mr Wong.
黄循财补充说，新加坡一直在为这类风险做准备。新加坡投资建设了液化天然气（LNG）接收站，可从不同国家进口天然气，而不必依赖管道，从而提供更多选择以应对任何供应中断。
Singapore has been readying itself for such risks, the prime minister added. It has invested in liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals to import natural gas from different countries, without having to rely on pipelines, providing more options to manage any disruptions to supply.
然而，黄循财表示，新加坡必须超越天然气，寻找能全天候提供可靠电力的更清洁能源。这就是为什么当局正在研究核能潜力的原因，他说。
However, Singapore must look beyond natural gas to cleaner sources of power that can provide reliable electricity around the clock, added Mr Wong. This is why authorities are studying the potential of nuclear energy, he said.
黄循财说：“可以理解，对于新加坡这样一个国土狭小、人口稠密的国家，人们对核电安全存在担忧。我们非常重视这些担忧。安全必须放在首位。”
“Understandably, there are concerns about the safety of nuclear power in a small and densely populated country like Singapore. We take the concerns very seriously. Safety must come first,” said Mr Wong.
“但我们不应仅仅因为某个选项困难或有争议就将其排除在外。我们必须仔细评估风险与权衡，与新加坡人进行沟通，并最终做出正确决定，以保障我们的能源未来。” 从2027年起，新加坡将启动国际原子能机构（IAEA）的评估，以衡量该国就是否采用核能做出明智决定的能力。
“But we should not rule out an option simply because it is difficult or controversial. We must assess the risks and trade-offs carefully, engage Singaporeans, and eventually make the right decision to secure our energy future.”From 2027, Singapore will be embarking on an assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to gauge the country's ability to make an informed decision on adopting nuclear energy.
这项被称为国际原子能机构“综合核基础设施评估”的审查，每个阶段都设有必须达到的关键里程碑，旨在指导各国了解发展核电计划所涉及的承诺与义务。
Known as the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review, each phase comes with key milestones that have to be reached in order to guide countries in their understanding of the commitments and obligations associated with developing a nuclear power programme.
黄循财说：“应对当下的关切只是我们工作的一部分。我们也必须为明天的新加坡做准备——这意味着要着眼长远，预判问题，并在问题变得更难解决之前采取行动。
Mr Wong said: “Dealing with today's concerns is only part of our job. We must also prepare Singapore for tomorrow – that means looking ahead, anticipating problems and acting before they become more difficult to solve.
“请设想未来的经济。它仍将由创意和人才驱动，但算力将变得日益重要，而这需要海量的能源。” 世界更加危险且动荡 在演讲中，黄循财指出，世界变得更加“危险且动荡”，挑战更为严峻，但他补充说，新加坡是从实力地位出发来面对这些困难的。
“Consider the economy of the future. It will still be driven by ideas and talent, but computing power will become increasingly important and that requires enormous amounts of energy.”WORLD MORE DANGEROUS AND TROUBLED In his speech, Mr Wong noted that the world has become more “dangerous and troubled”, with harder challenges, but Singapore faces these difficulties from a position of strength, he added.
“我们依然是值得信赖的伙伴，也是企业和投资者青睐的目的地，”总理说。
“We remain a trusted partner, and an attractive place for businesses and investors,” said the prime minister.
此外，新加坡正主动加强与世界不同地区的伙伴关系，政务官员更频繁地出访以建立关系、深化合作。
In addition, Singapore is proactively strengthening partnerships across different regions of the world, with office-holders travelling more frequently to build relationships and deepen cooperation.
在过去一周里，总统尚达曼对瑞典进行了国事访问，而黄循财刚从卡塔尔和阿拉伯联合酋长国访问返回。
In the past week, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam made a state visit to Sweden, while Mr Wong recently returned from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
“这些国家分布在世界各地，但它们都看重与新加坡紧密合作，”黄循财说。“这反映了我们多年来建立的信任与善意。”黄循财说，新加坡以可靠的伙伴、值得信赖的枢纽、以及兑现承诺的国家而闻名。
“These countries are in different parts of the world, but they all see value in working closely with Singapore,” said Mr Wong. “That reflects the trust and goodwill we have built over many years.”Singapore is known as a reliable partner, a trusted hub, and a country that delivers on its commitment, said Mr Wong.
“这种声誉是一项至关重要的资产，尤其是在当今分裂动荡的世界中。它有助于我们吸引高质量投资，”他补充道。“而投资支持增长、创造就业并使收入上涨。”有些挑战更难应对，因为它们跨越国界——这些包括网络诈骗或霾害。
“This reputation is a vital asset, especially in today’s fragmented and troubled world. It helps us attract high-quality investments,” he added. “And the investments support growth, create jobs and enable incomes to rise.”Some challenges are harder to tackle as they cross national borders - these include online scams or haze.
新加坡正面临自2015年以来最严重的霾害事件。根据《跨境霾害污染法》，新加坡已向10家新加坡本地企业和10家印尼企业发出通知。
Singapore is grappling with its worst haze episode since 2015. It has sent notices to 10 Singapore-based firms and 10 Indonesian firms under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.
“我们不能仅靠自己的努力解决这些问题。我们需要其他国家的合作，”黄循财说。
“We cannot solve these problems through our own efforts alone. We need cooperation from other countries,” Mr Wong said.
“但这并不意味着我们袖手旁观。我们正在权力范围内竭尽所能，保护新加坡人、强化自身应对能力，并与伙伴合作从源头解决这些问题。”与新加坡人共建谈到治理，黄循财说，我们想要的新加坡不能单靠政府“交付”给新加坡人，而必须“与新加坡人共建”。
“But that does not mean we stand by and do nothing. We are doing everything we can within our power to protect Singaporeans, strengthen our own response, and work with partners to tackle these problems at source.”BUILT WITH SINGAPOREANS Touching on governance, Mr Wong said that the Singapore we want cannot simply be delivered by the government to Singaporeans, and has to be “built with Singaporeans”.
“这就是我们追求的伙伴关系：一个倾听、行动、兑现的行动党政府；一个挺身而出、贡献力量的人民；一个人人互助守望的社会。”黄循财说，虽然新加坡人给了行动党强有力的授权再执政一个任期，但这授权不是“理所当然的权利”。
“That is the partnership we strive for: a PAP Government that listens, acts and delivers. A people who step forward and contribute and a society where everyone looks out for one another.”While Singaporeans have given the PAP a strong mandate to govern for another term, this mandate is not an “entitlement”, said Mr Wong.
“这是一份责任——兑现我们的承诺、应对国家面临的棘手问题、为新加坡的未来做好准备。这就是为什么我们绝不能把新加坡人的信任视为理所当然。毕竟，没有任何政党对这种信任拥有永久的主张权，”黄循财说。
“It is a responsibility – to deliver what we promised, tackle the difficult issues facing our country and prepare Singapore for what lies ahead. That is why we must never take the trust of Singaporeans for granted. After all, no political party has a permanent claim on that trust,” said Mr Wong.
“每一代行动党领袖和党员都必须重新赢得它。我们知道大家对我们的期望。我们必须倾听并兑现承诺。我们必须对自己要求高标准，并且必须始终将新加坡和新加坡人放在首位。”黄循财指出，虽然新加坡经济的某些领域表现良好，但其他领域正面临压力。
“Every generation of PAP leaders and activists must earn it afresh. We know what is expected of us. We must listen and deliver. We must hold ourselves to high standards, and we must always put Singapore and Singaporeans first.”Mr Wong noted that while some sectors of Singapore’s economy are doing well, others are facing pressures.
一些工人从新机遇中受益，但另一些人却难以跟上步伐。低薪工人担心跟不上不断上涨的生活成本，而失业的40多岁和50多岁新加坡人则担心能否再次找到工作。
Some workers are benefiting from new opportunities, but others are struggling to keep up. Lower-wage workers worry about keeping pace with rising costs, while Singaporeans in their 40s and 50s who lose their jobs worry about finding work again.
“我们理解这些担忧，并将予以回应。我们的任务不仅是保持经济增长，更是要确保增长转化为所有新加坡人更美好的生活，”他说。
“We understand these concerns and we will respond to them. Our task is not just to keep the economy growing. It is to make sure that growth translates into better lives for all Singaporeans,” he said.
他补充说，政府也在做更多工作以减轻父母负担、给予家庭更大保障，这一点从今年国庆群众大会推出的措施可见一斑。
The government is also doing more to ease the burdens on parents and give families greater assurance, as seen by measures introduced at this year’s National Day Rally, he added.
黄循财承认，政府有一份“满满的议程”，例如继续应对生活成本压力，帮助新加坡争取更好的工作。总理说，归根结底，政府会尽责，但每个人也都有责任。
Mr Wong acknowledged that the government has a “full agenda”, such as continuing to tackle the cost-of-living pressures and helping Singapore secure better jobs. Ultimately, the government will do its part, but everybody has a part to play too, said the prime minister.
“我们将创造机遇、支持工人应对变革，但工人必须做好学习和适应的准备，”黄循财说。
“We will create opportunities and support workers through change, but workers must be prepared to learn and adapt,” said Mr Wong.
“我们将减少对考试的重视、拓宽教育路径，但父母必须给孩子按自己的节奏成长的空间。
“We will reduce the emphasis on exams and broaden education pathways, but parents must give their children space to grow at their own pace.
“我们将加强对家庭和长者的支持，但我们所有人也必须互相照应。”
“We will strengthen support for families and seniors, but all of us must also look out for one another.”