Singapore and Indonesia Work Together on Energy

May 12, 2026, 12:04
AsiaInternational

Introduction

Singapore's Foreign Minister visited Jakarta on May 12, 2026. He talked about friendship and peace between the two countries.

Main Body

Singapore and Indonesia are good friends. They help each other with laws and safety. Indonesia helped Singapore after a volcano erupted on May 8. Indonesia has a lot of energy from the sun and water. Singapore has money and technology. They want to work together to make more energy. There are wars in the Middle East. This makes oil and gas difficult to get. Indonesia wants to build a big place to store oil for all ASEAN countries.

Conclusion

Singapore and Indonesia are stronger friends. Now, ASEAN countries want to save oil together to stay safe.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'Power' of HAS

In this story, we see a very useful pattern for A2 students: Subject + has + noun. This is how we describe what a country or person 'owns' or 'possesses'.

Examples from the text:

  • Indonesia has a lot of energy.
  • Singapore has money.
  • Singapore has technology.

πŸ› οΈ How to use it

If you are talking about one person, place, or thing (He, She, It), use HAS.

  • The city β†’\rightarrow has
  • My friend β†’\rightarrow has
  • Indonesia β†’\rightarrow has

Wait! If you talk about two or more things (They, We), change it to HAVE.

  • Singapore and Indonesia β†’\rightarrow have (because there are two countries!)

πŸ“ Quick Swap

  • "Indonesia has sun energy" β†’\rightarrow (Correct!)
  • "They has money" β†’\rightarrow Wrong β†’\rightarrow "They have money"

Vocabulary Learning

visit (v.)
To go to see someone or a place for a short time
Example:I will visit my friend tomorrow.
talk (v.)
To have a conversation
Example:We can talk about the project.
friendship (n.)
A close relationship between people
Example:Our friendship grew stronger each year.
peace (n.)
A state of calm and no conflict
Example:They wish for peace in the world.
help (v.)
To give assistance
Example:Can you help me carry this box?
law (n.)
A rule that must be followed
Example:The law says you must wear a seatbelt.
safety (n.)
The condition of being protected from harm
Example:Safety is important at work.
volcano (n.)
A mountain that can erupt with lava
Example:The volcano erupted last year.
energy (n.)
The power that makes things work
Example:Solar energy powers the lights.
sun (n.)
The star that gives light and warmth
Example:We enjoy the sun at the beach.
water (n.)
A clear liquid that is essential for life
Example:Drink water every day.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying things
Example:She saved money for a trip.
technology (n.)
Tools or machines made by humans
Example:Technology helps us communicate.
work (v.)
To do a job
Example:I work in a school.
make (v.)
To create or produce
Example:She can make a cake.
war (n.)
A conflict between countries
Example:War causes many problems.
oil (n.)
A liquid used for fuel
Example:Cars need oil to run.
gas (n.)
A substance that can be inhaled
Example:Gas is used to cook food.
difficult (adj.)
Hard to do or understand
Example:This math problem is difficult.
build (v.)
To construct something
Example:They will build a new bridge.
store (v.)
To keep something for future use
Example:Store the food in the fridge.
save (v.)
To keep something for later
Example:Save money for emergencies.
stay (v.)
To remain in one place
Example:Stay home during the storm.
safe (adj.)
Free from danger
Example:Always wear a helmet to stay safe.