7 Aug 2025
Book Launch on “How Singapore Beat the Odds” (Lianhe Zaobao, 06.08.2025)
A new book on “How Singapore Beat the Odds” tells the inside story of how Singapore defied considerable odds to develop a dynamic economy and cohesive society in the 60 years since the city-state's independence. Through in-depth interviews with some of the nation's most influential leaders -- Abdullah Tarmugi, Chan Sek Keong, Cheong Koon Hean, Halimah Yacob, Peter Ho, Khaw Boon Wan, Lim Siong Guan, Ravi Menon, Seah Jiak Choo, Tan Yong Soon, Eddie Teo, Teo Ming Kian -- How Singapore Beat the Odds explores various facets of public policy that shaped Singapore's remarkable transformation. Their first-hand accounts is intended to provide insights into Singapore’s successful public governance.
The book was launched by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on 6 Aug 2025, who also penned the foreword for the book. It was preceded by a discussion with a panel comprising Mr Lim Siong Guan, Mr Khaw Boon Wan and Professor Cheong Koon Hean. [...]
6 Aug 2025
LKYCIC's Dr Samuel Chng shares his view in this article about Singapore's public transport ridership numbers. [...]
4 Aug 2025
The article explores the changing identity of Holland Village and the arrival of One Holland Village, featuring some insights from LKYCIC's Dr Felicity Chan. [...]
28 Jul 2025
Media Interview on “How Singapore Adapts In A Changing World” (Front Row Podcast, 28.07.2025)
The Front Row Podcast hosted by Keith Yap interviewed Professor Chan Heng Chee in the episode titled “How Singapore Adapts in a Changing World”. [...]
18 Jul 2025
Commentary: Fines alone won’t fix Singapore’s poor etiquette on public paths (CNA, 18.07.2025)
SUTD Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng weighed in on the debate over cyclists being banned from pedestrian-only paths, noting it highlights broader issues beyond just regulation. [...]
16 Jul 2025
Veteran diplomats and tech pioneer receive honorary degrees from NUS (8 World News, 14.07.2025)
Professor Chan Heng Chee was conferred an honorary degree from NUS—the university’s highest form of recognition for individuals whose outstanding service has made a significant impact in Singapore and around the world. [...]
16 Jul 2025
Veteran diplomats and tech pioneer receive honorary degrees from NUS (ST, 14.07.2025)
Professor Chan Heng Chee was conferred an honorary degree from NUS—the university’s highest form of recognition for individuals whose outstanding service has made a significant impact in Singapore and around the world. [...]
14 Jul 2025
Staff Achievement: Prof Chan Heng Chee
LKYCIC is pleased to announce that SUTD Honorary Professor and Ambassador-at-Large Professor Chan Heng Chee has been conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters by the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Presented during a Special Ceremony on 14 July 2025, the Honorary Degree is NUS’ highest form of recognition for outstanding individuals who have rendered distinguished service and had a great impact in Singapore and globally. [...]
10 Jul 2025
Media Interview on Singapore’s readiness for driverless buses (CNA938, 09.07.2025)
Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng weighs in on Singapore’s readiness for driverless buses, as Grab rolls out an autonomous shuttle bus service at its one-north office, and ahead of AV trials in Punggol. [...]
9 Jul 2025
Staff Achievement: Dr Suhaila Zainal Shah
LKYCIC is pleased to announce that Dr Suhaila Zainal Shah's co-authored book chapter titled “Bridging Singapore’s Digital Divides: Making Our Smart Nation Smarter”, has been published in World Scientific’s latest commemorative title, Singapore Unveiled—a two-volume set launched in celebration of Singapore’s 60th year of independence. [...]