SINGAPORE, April 19 -- Singapore has taken another step in its cautious exploration of nuclear energy, signing a training agreement with the United States to build up its regulatory and safety expertise, The Straits Times reported.

The Republic's nuclear safety regulator, under the National Environment Agency (NEA), inked the deal with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC) on Friday, establishing a two-year programme aimed at strengthening technical capabilities and oversight.

Under the Memorandum of Cooperation, a dedicated training programme will be developed for NEA's Nuclear Safety Division, which was formed in October 2025. Officers will undergo courses and attachments with the US NRC, gaining hands-on experience...