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COE review: Impact of proposed changes on premiums uncertain, say experts
Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shared his views on the proposed changes and their implications for car buyers. He said there is no clear basis to expect that merging Categories A and B will lower COE prices.
Merging Cat A and B, rebates based on car value among proposed changes to COE system
A merger of the two certificate of entitlement (COE) car categories is among several proposed changes to better differentiate the price of mass-market cars from higher-end models. LKYCIC’s Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shared the implications for car buyers.
Proposed COE changes could better separate luxury, mass-market models but may not lower prices
Academics also weigh in on how some other ideas in the consultation, including a surcharge on multiple-car ownership, might work in practice. Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng was quoted in this article.
Her World Hot Takes: What Singapore’s inspiring women really think about success, passion and their 30s
SUTD Assistant Professor Malika Meghjani shared her belief that success will speak for itself at the Her World Women of the Year 2026 gala.
Commentary: Can commuters’ fatigue from North-South Corridor construction be better managed?
LKYCIC’s Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng and Research Fellow Sarah Chan write about how to ensure continued liveability can and should be managed while Singapore continues to develop itself.
Can PM2.5 enter the bloodstream? Teaching you how to understand smog and wear the right mask
SUTD Senior Lecturer Teo Tee Hui explained how N95 masks filter fine particles more effectively than cloth and surgical masks, and highlighted the importance of checking certification labels when choosing masks for haze protection.
Quantum Tunnelling Transistor Shatters the 60-Millivolt Barrier Holding Back Computer Chips
SUTD Assistant Professor Ang Yee Sin contributed to the development of a quantum-tunnelling transistor that overcame a fundamental switching limit in conventional transistors, paving the way for more energy-efficient computer and AI chips.
In rain and darkness, how should self-driving cars trust their sensors?
SUTD Assistant Professor Zhao Na and team developed new methods to help self-driving cars better perceive their surroundings in challenging conditions.
Why not exercise more? People need other people to sustain healthy living habits
In this opinion piece by LKYCIC’s Dr Belinda Yuen, Francine Chan and Dr Xin Yang, they discuss why health programmes must move towards practical skills, coaching and follow-up that help and encourage residents to sustain healthy behaviour in daily life.
From ‘red ocean’ to ‘blue ocean’: Why Singaporean firms are exploring Nanning to enter China’s market
SUTD Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng urged Singaporeans to scrutinise investment opportunities carefully, verify business claims and seek independent assessments, cautioning that even promising markets could contain unsound ventures.
