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Small States Likewise Possess Autonomy and Agency
In this opinion piece, Professor Chan Heng Chee shared that the rules-based international order is weakening amid intensifying US–China rivalry, the rise of middle powers and growing nationalism, and stressed that Singapore must continue exercising strategic agency by strengthening multilateralism, diversifying partnerships and forging new avenues for trade and investment.
Robots significantly improve safety and efficiency in environmental monitoring and maintenance
With climate change and increasingly recurrent extreme weather events, sewers and drainage infrastructure requires more frequent inspection and maintenance. Iguana, a robot designed and developed by Professor Mohan Rajesh Elara and his research team can help with such inspections, increasing work efficiency and worker safety.
Former Nanyang University Library and Administration building, home to the Chinese Heritage Centre, to close for renovations
The former Nanyang University Library and Administration building has closed for renovations. Architectural historian Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua shares some insights and opinions on the planned refurbishment.
Upcoming Woodlands Gateway to have major transport hub with retail, park and office spaces
The upcoming Woodlands Gateway is slated to be a major mixed-use transport hub with retail, park and office spaces. LKYCIC’s Dr Harvey Neo and ASD’s Professor Khoo Peng Beng share their views on the mega-project.
The free ride on an autonomous shuttle is not the point. Building trust is
Dr Samuel Chng points out that the autonomous vehicle trials are meant to build public’s trust in a technology that could become an increasingly familiar part of everyday life.
Malay/Muslim parents hold diverse aspirations for children, with university not the only goal: Study
A new study on parental motivations in education by MENDAKI found that success in the Malay/Muslim community is not confined to a single academic pathway. SUTD alumnus Qistina Sahril was featured in the article.
Hearing Grandma's Voice
Professor Yow Wei Quin shares that language is more than a means of communication. It preserves memories, emotions and personal identity, serving as a powerful connection to loved ones and cultural heritage, rather than competing with other languages.
Chan Heng Chee: A China-US “Group of Two” (G2) Is Emerging
Ambassador-at-Large and Honorary Professor at LKYCIC Chan Heng Chee, was one of the panellists at the eighth Singapore-China Forum organised by Lianhe Zaobao. She shared her views on the emerging of a China-US “Group of Two”.
Heat and habits: Survey finds hotter days changing how S’pore residents live
A survey found that hotter days are changing how Singapore residents live. Research Assistant Prof Samuel Chng shares some insights.
The HDB town your children move to in 2050 will do more than just house them
In this opinion piece, Prof Cheong Koon Hean shares insights about Singapore’s next chapter in urban development, where HDB towns will do more than just house people; it will enable healthier communities and climate resilience to provide greater biodiversity.
