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More train rides taken in first half-year, but overall public transport use stays below 2019 levels
Public bus ridership fell to 3.82 million rides in the first half of 2025, down from 3.85 million for the same period in 2024.
The story of you: What might Singapore look like for those born today?
Drawing on current trends and data, as well as interviews with 19 experts, The Straits Times envisions one speculative and possible future for the first members of Generation Beta who are born in 2025, as part of its Born Tomorrow series.
Dying or thriving? The curious case of Holland Village and One Holland Village’s contrasting fortunes
It may appear that Holland Village’s rich identity is fast fading. But observers have pointed out that certain parts of the once-bustling expatriate enclave haven’t lost its lustre.
Siblings satisfy students' appetites, serve healthy food on campus
SUTD alumnus Siti Nurhayati Rahim and her brother, who set up the Gom Gom sandwich store in SUTD campus share about a new food concept they have started at SMU.
Singapore music-makers like Yung Raja and Jack Neo in tune with AI, but wary of its pitfalls
At SUTD, researchers developed Mustango — a text-to-music AI model that interprets detailed musical instructions such as genre, tempo, and chord progression to generate diverse music styles. Associate Professor Dorien Herremans was quoted in the article.
Singapore and the science of cities (The Straits Times, 04.10.2021)
Straits Times published an article on Singapore and the science of cities, adapted from remarks by chairman of URA, Peter Ho, at the World Cities Summit. The article mentioned LKYCIC as one of the centres in Singapore already doing research into urban matters.
World Cities Summit 2024 participation by LKYCIC and SUTD
Read about the recently-concluded World Cities Summit 2024 participation by LKYCIC and SUTD here.
S’pore’s longest serving ambassador to US Chan Heng Chee on Joe Biden: ‘Nice, genuine & friendly’ (Mothership, 17.11.2020)
Mothership did an interview with Singapore’s longest serving ambassador to US and LKYCIC Chair Prof Chan Heng Chee, who shared her views on US President-elect Joe Biden.
Will the ground sinkhole happen again?
SUTD President Professor Phoon Kok Kwang was quoted following the recent sinkhole incident along Tanjong Katong Road.
Profile: SUTD President Professor Phoon Kok Kwang: A Passionate Leader in Geotechnics and Education
Lianhe Zaobao profiles SUTD President Professor Phoon Kok Kwang – a respected geotechnical engineering expert, dedicated mentor, and thought leader in education.
