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Residents can have outsized impact on their community through local action: Social workers
Ordinary citizens can make an outsized impact in their community just by getting involved at a local level, panellists from the social sector said at a dialogue on Monday. The conference was organised by the Tote Board, the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities and the Institute of Policy Studies.
‘No one has helped us so much before,’ says sole caregiver of ailing husband and son with autism
Straits Times reported on the pilot project that is supported by the Future-Ready Society Impact Fund and Knowledge Partnership. This is a partnership between the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, the Institute of Policy Studies and the Tote Board.
34km of new cycling paths to be built in Jurong West, Bukit Batok, Clementi, Queenstown
Channel NewsAsia reported that 34km of new cycling paths will be built in the Western part of Singapore. The segment showed an interview with LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng.
As e-bike numbers climb, riders and experts urge better road safety
Straits Times reported that e-bike accidents in Singapore are on the rise amid increase in riders. The article included quotes from LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng.
Work till 75? It may actually make for a more rewarding life
Straits Times published an opinion piece about the benefits of staying employed longer given how long we may live. The article included a quote from LKYCIC’s Dr Belinda Yuen.
How will Singapore adapt as key pillars of growth are threatened?
Straits Times published an opinion piece on how Singapore will adapt as key pillars of growth are threatened. The article referenced discussions that took place at the Redefining Destiny conference, which was organised by the LKYCIC, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Institute of Policy Studies.
The trend must remain Singapore’s friend
Straits Times reported that Singapore must stay open and cosmopolitan, and not rest on its laurels, to continue flourishing in the current geopolitical climate. The article briefly references the Reinventing Destiny conference organised by the LKYCIC, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Institute of Policy Studies.
Small state in a turbulent world: A survival guide
Straits Times published an edited version of the speech that LKYCIC’s Prof Chan Heng Chee made at the Reinventing Destiny conference. Her speech focused on how a small country like Singapore can survive in a turbulent world.
Important to strike a balance with greater contestation of ideas: DPM Wong
DPM Wong spoke at a dialogue at the Reinventing Destiny conference, organised by SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, the National University of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, and Institute of Policy Studies, to mark the 100th birth anniversary of the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
When geopolitical concerns take priority over open trade, world can expect slower growth, longer-term inflation: DPM Wong
A world where geopolitical concerns take precedence over open trade will be one with slower growth and longer-term inflation, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said at the Reinventing Destiny conference.