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Asia in a dilemma over rising cooling demand
The article discusses rising cooling demand and its energy and climate implications, as deadly heat waves become more frequent. LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng highlighted the need for affordable cooling and accessible public cooling spaces to protect people from extreme heat.
Beating The Heat – Part 2: Cooling a Warming World
SUTD LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shared insights on sustainable cooling and adapting to rising temperatures. The episode explored how clean energy, passive cooling, green spaces and new technologies could protect communities without increasing emissions.
‘Nobody will call you’: The long road back after retrenchment for workers in their 50s
A joint study by SUTD’s LKYCIC and Tsao Foundation’s International Longevity Centre Singapore found that informal workplace learning benefited mature workers, while networks and competence were stronger predictors of improved employment than formal training.
When children outgrow playgrounds, where can they go?
A study by LKYCIC’s Dr Belinda Yuen and Dr Xin Yang observed a lack of suitable outdoor recreational spaces for teenagers. More inclusive, accessible and teenager-friendly outdoor spaces, particularly for girls are needed, to encourage youths to be more physically active and spend less time on screens.
Road changes around AMK Hub for 18 months after unexpected obstructions halt MRT tunnelling works
LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shares some insights on the traffic conditions drivers can expect after the road changes around AMK Hub.
Why Do Seniors Still Jaywalk On Singapore Roads Despite Safer Crossings?
SUTD Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng discuss how road design can better meet seniors’ needs and improve pedestrian safety on CNA’s Talking Point.
COE system takes a hard look at itself on road to fairness
In this opinion piece, LKYCIC’s Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng discusses fairness in the COE review and the importance of meeting diverse transport needs.
COE review: Impact of proposed changes on premiums uncertain, say experts
Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shared his views on the proposed changes and their implications for car buyers. He said there is no clear basis to expect that merging Categories A and B will lower COE prices.
Merging Cat A and B, rebates based on car value among proposed changes to COE system
A merger of the two certificate of entitlement (COE) car categories is among several proposed changes to better differentiate the price of mass-market cars from higher-end models. LKYCIC’s Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shared the implications for car buyers.
Proposed COE changes could better separate luxury, mass-market models but may not lower prices
Academics also weigh in on how some other ideas in the consultation, including a surcharge on multiple-car ownership, might work in practice. Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng was quoted in this article.