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Singapore’s Next Departure: A Green Tax on Flying

Singapore’s adopting a new tax on flying green

Singapore is set to add a green levy for passengers departing from its airports.Photographer: Lauryn Ishak/Bloomberg

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By Ishika Mookerjee and Sing Yee Ong

November 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM UTC

Corrected

November 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM UTC

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This week, Ishika Mookerjee looks at how air travel from Singapore is about to get a bit pricier. Sing Yee Ong reports on how energy-reliant Jurong Island is cleaning up its act. And Katrina Nicholas gives us a taste of what’s on offer at Chip Bee Bistro.