Highlights
LKYCIC and ISEAS Launches Sixth Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey Report
On 1 October 2026, the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) and the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS) co-organised an event titled “Measuring Public Momentum in Regional Climate Transition” to launch the sixth Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey Report.
LKYCIC at the NTUC Labour Research Conference 2026
On 1 October 2026, researchers from the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) participated in the sixth NTUC Labour Research Conference, themed Today’s Hopes, Tomorrow’s Possibilities. The conference brought together policymakers, academics, union leaders and industry practitioners to examine emerging issues shaping the future of work and how workers can be supported through technological and workplace transitions.
Younger researchers studying pressing labour issues get more support from NTUC
Dr Sarah Chan and Dr Suhaila Binte Zainal Shah from LKYCIC join NTUC’s newly established Associate Researchers Circle, an initiative that supports emerging labour researchers and strengthens Singapore’s labour research ecosystem through collaboration, mentorship, and policy-relevant research.
New journal paper by Samuel Chng, Brigid Trennery, Rabi’ah Ghazali & Ariel Tan
Chng, S., Trenerry, B., Ghazali, R., & Tan, A., 2026, Underemployment in Singapore: A Focus on Skills, Qualification and Education Field Mismatches, Singapore Labour Journal, 5(1), 64-90, https://doi.org/10.1142/S2811031526500044
WHO Healthy Cities Recognition Award 2026
LKYCIC is pleased to announce that our submission, in partnership with MOHT, to the WHO Healthy Cities Recognition Award 2026 was awarded the Age-Friendly Cities: Transforming Systems to Bridge Generations for a Healthier Tomorrow on 1 September 2026.
LKYCIC at SUTD Awards 2026
LKYCIC is pleased to announce that Prof Cheong Koon Hean, Dr Dinithi Nilanga Jayasekara, Dr Xin Yang and Ms Francine Chan were honoured with the 5-year Long Service Awards at the SUTD Awards 2026 on 12 Aug 2026.
From Global Leadership to Collective Action: LKYCIC at the Forefront of Urban Dialogue at World Cities Summit 2026
At the World Cities Summit 2026, the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) contributed to discussions examining how cities are responding to these shared urban challenges.
Climate Resilience Learning Journey
The event was held in collaboration with the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS), bringing together over 100 participants from public service agencies to learn about current heat resilience research.
Visit by ONCF, Morocco's national railway operator
LKYCIC was delighted to host a visit by ONCF, Morocco’s national railway operator on 24 July 2026.
MoU with GetGo Carsharing
This partnership brings together GetGo’s extensive shared mobility network of 3000+ vehicles and LKYCIC’s research expertise to explore innovative solutions at the intersection of AI, shared mobility, and autonomous vehicle systems.