World

Singapore ranked most vulnerable among 75 countries if global energy supplies cut

Singapore is the most vulnerable country if global energy supplies are disrupted, a report evaluating 75 countries found. Energy World Mag calculated scores on a 0 to 100 scale using seven indicators including fossil fuel dependence, energy self-sufficiency and import reliance. Singapore scored 85.2, with about 98 percent of its energy from fossil fuels and all natural gas imported. Turkmenistan and Hong Kong ranked next.

Crypto

Ruling, opposition lawmakers step up pressure on FSC over delay in government's digital assets bill

Lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties jointly pressed South Korea's Financial Services Commission on March 31 over delays in the government's digital assets bill. They urged moving ahead with parliamentary talks rather than waiting. Debate has focused on post-ownership limits for major shareholders of digital asset exchanges. The government and ruling party are considering a 20 percent cap, with exceptions up to 34 percent, while opposition spans parties.