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Prof Chan Heng Chee shares three pointers with graduates that’s “outside the class”
What does the US-China dispute have to do with fresh graduates in society? Why is luck important? How can building a genuine relationship help you?
Commentary: Will the Tengah New Town be the new eco-friendly standard for HDB?
As cities gear up for a warmer planet, public housing will need to address climate change and this goes beyond just installing energy …
Singapore and the science of cities
In Singapore, there is no shortage of research into urban matters. The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, the Singapore-ETH Centre’s Future Cities Laboratory, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy as well as a host of other university-based centres, laboratories and institutions study aspects of the urban setting.
Digitalising our SMEs – benefits, costs and considerations
In this article, Dr Samuel Chng and Prof Lim Sun Sun share key takeaways from their ongoing research into SMEs across diverse sectors and how these SMEs are adapting to digitalisation. This research is part of the project on Digital Workplace 4.0, which seeks to understand digital disruption in workplaces.
The smart city of the future
Business Times published an article about the smart city of the future which included expert quotes from LKYCIC research fellow Dr Samuel Chng.
In China, the State is Regulating Children’s Work and Play – To What End?
AsiaGlobal Online published a commentary by HASS head Prof Lim Sun Sun and LKYCIC postdoctoral research fellow Wang Yang on China regulating gaming companies and the country’s online education sector. The article discussed holistic solutions the state can use to manage the social impact of ubiquitous technological innovation.
Money Mind 2021/2022 – S1E23: Smart Cities
Prof Cheong Koon Hean was interviewed on CNA’s Money Mind on Smart Cities.
Ahead of National Day on the 9th of August, we ask – why is it important to celebrate – or at least commemorate – the occasion?
Radio station CNA938 Q&A programme interviewed LKYCIC research fellow, Dr Samuel Chng, for his views on why it is important to celebrate or commemorate National Day.
Experts call for increasing rural area digital connectivity to alleviate poverty
AsiaOne wrote about a webinar organised by Financial Times and Huawei titled “Strategies for Addressing the Asia-Pacific Digital Divide – Increasing Connectivity to Drive Economic Recovery”, which included LKYCIC director, Mr Poon King Wang as one of the presenters.
Designing S’pore’s future: Integrate nature with built environment as climate shifts
Singaporeans living with the reality of temperatures creeping upwards can take comfort that mitigating the impact of climate change may not require drastic changes to land use, but can be achieved by using land efficiently in integrating nature with the built environment.