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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.
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.
SUTD Graduate Determined to Help At-Risk Youth Find Direction in Life
SUTD recent graduate, Muhammad Irfan Djuanda, grew from an unmotivated student to become an inspiring youth leader who is determined to help at-risk youths find direction in life.
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.
The Things That Matter Most Are Learnt by Doing
Professor Chee Yeow Meng and Ms Jenny Lee wrote an opinion piece about the four parts of education: values, character, mindset and skillset, and how learning by doing them will be the mechanism that shapes the future of education.
