Singapore's Balancing Act – Trade-offs of a Global City-state

ChannelNewsAsia, 10 Feb 2025, Singapore’s Balancing Act – Trade-offs of a Global City-state

Host Kelly Latimer takes viewers on a journey to uncover the unique challenges faced by city-states in “Singapore’s Balancing Act.” This episode explores how Singapore balances openness to wealth, talent and diversity, comparing Venice, Monaco and the Vatican, to reveal the delicate trade-offs of thriving as a global city-state.

Prof Cheong Koon Hean, Chairmain of the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) at SUTD, shared how Singapore optimises land use and balances competing needs while creating a quality living environment using the example of the new Bidadari Town. Prof Cheong’s segment starts at the 20:45 min mark.

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