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Crazy Rich Asians: The return of Sham-East Asia?
While Chu’s film is celebrated as a diversity win in the West, in the East it’s seen as more of the same Western gaze.
Nine new Nominated MPs picked for 2½-year term
Among them are para swimmer, social entrepreneur and labour economist; two are below 30
Paralympic swimmer Yip Pin Xiu is youngest among 9 NMPs to be appointed
SINGAPORE — For the first time, there will be two candidates under the age of 30 among the new batch of nine Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs), with Paralympic swimmer Yip Pin Xiu set to be the youngest person to take up the post at the age of 26.
Study: Despite SingHealth Data Breach, Over Half of Singaporeans Remain Optimistic About Smart Nation Drive
SUTD’s Head of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Professor Lim Sun Sun explained that Singaporeans may not necessarily draw the connection between data privacy and Smart Nation initiatives. “Besides data security, people may associate Smart Nation with more innovative technologies such as autonomous vehicles, drones and smart lamp posts.”
Though Good to Have Four Self-help Groups Under the Same Roof, Experts Say We Must Take Into Account the Cultural Sensitivity of Different Ethnic Groups (summarised translation)
Four self-help groups will be working together to promote racial integration, a move that was praised by experts. However, the groups must not be too hasty in promoting racial integration, and miss out on taking into account the sensitivity of different ethnic groups.
Years of Dividends from a Three-minute Investment
The 3MT competition helps nurture a critical skill for academics, scientists and researchers who must ensure that academic research and its benefits for society are effectively communicated to the public.
The Science and Sensibilities of Smart Cities
As Asian countries develop smart cities, residents must contend with their benefits and drawbacks. While connected systems have the potential to deliver better urban planning and conveniences, they can also introduce inequalities and undermine inclusiveness.
11 Social Science Research Projects Received $15 Million Grant (summarised translation)
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) has allocated $15 million to fund 11 social science research projects covering topics such as productivity and innovation, social integration, and the impact of digital technology on society, for the next three to five years.
Commentary: Singapore’s Digital Readiness Blueprint must also address ‘invisible illiteracies’
We must be cognisant of those among us who are on the wrong side of the digital skills divide, says one SUTD observer.
Dr Alastair Gornall awarded coveted Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Research Fellowship in Buddhist Studies
Emerging from a strong pool of candidates and selected by a distinguished international panel of scholars, the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation has awarded Dr Alastair Gornall the much coveted Research Fellowship in Buddhist Studies.