News
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.
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.
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.
Residents in towns like Sembawang, Bukit Panjang, Punggol have longest work commutes
The General Household Survey 2025 found that residents in Sembawang took the longest time to get to work in 2025. Research Assistant Prof Samuel Chng shares his views on the findings.
#TalkBack: have chalets outlived their relevance?
CNA938 Rewind – Are chalets still relevant in an era of staycations and changing leisure habits? Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Harvey Neo, Professorial Research Fellow at LKYCIC, and Director of the MUSPP.
'A decade of inconveniences': Will the wait for the North-South Corridor be worth it in the end?
The article quoted SUTD LKYCIC’s Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng, who explained why it would be inaccurate to view the North-South Corridor as a project that primarily benefits drivers, noting that dedicated bus lanes can move more people than private cars using the same road space.
Mother of Four Rebuilds Her Confidence After Long Career Break
A mother of four rebuilt her confidence and re-entered the workforce through an SUTD research initiative under LKYCIC, which helped her recognise transferable skills and explore new career pathways.
The Circle Line’s almost complete. Its walkways don’t have to be empty
In this opinion piece by Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng from the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, he writes about how underappreciated MRT walkways can be changed from spaces to places.
