15 Apr 2026

1 in 5 S’pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by choice: Studies (translated)(14.04.2026) 

LKYCIC's and NTUC's joint study on jobs and qualifications was mentioned in this article. [...]

15 Apr 2026

1 in 5 S’pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by choice: Studies (ST, 14.04.2026) 

LKYCIC's and NTUC's joint study on jobs and qualifications was mentioned in this article. [...]

25 Feb 2026

Why SUTD teaches AI as a mindset, not just a tool (CNA, 25.02.2026) 

Long before AI entered the mainstream, SUTD began redesigning its curriculum to prepare students to collaborate with intelligent systems, grounded in human-centred design and the social sciences. SUTD Chief Strategy and Design AI Officer Mr Poon King Wang, and SUTD student Joshua Cheng were quoted. [...]

23 Feb 2026

It is timely for Singapore to work on climate adaptation (ST, 21.02.2026) 

SUTD Professorial Research Fellow Dr Harvey Neo on how Singapore’s relative insulation from severe climate impacts and distant framing of climate risks may reduce the sense of urgency for public action. [...]

20 Feb 2026

Rising demand for AI training prompts multiple organisations to roll out more courses (Lianhe Zaobao, 14.02.2026)(translated) 

SUTD Chief Communications Officer Ms Tammy Tan said the SUTD Academy will launch more AI courses, while Chief Strategy and Design AI Officer Mr Poon King Wang noted that the free six-month access to paid AI tools for Singapore citizens enrolled in designated AI courses will help learners apply skills in the workplace. [...]

5 Feb 2026

MND, SUTD launch S$30 million Built Environment AI Centre of Excellence (BT, 05.02.2026)

The Ministry of National Development (MND) is partnering with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to establish a new S$30 million Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence for the Built Environment. [...]

2 Feb 2026

More rides on MRT in 2025 as LRT use fell; bus ride numbers still below pre-Covid-19 levels (ST, 30.01.2026) 

Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng weighed in on buses’ shift to coverage and first- and last-mile connectivity, and on LRT ridership remaining sensitive to local shifts.

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30 Jan 2026

From frosted glass walls to anti-ball game void deck barriers, designing public spaces is a tough balancing act (CNA, 30.01.2026) 

Experts and users agree that public space is not just a physical construct, but a cultural one, shaped by consideration for others and ongoing negotiation between planners, managers and everyday users. SUTD Professor Cheong Koon Hean shared her views. [...]

30 Jan 2026

More rides on MRT in 2025 as LRT use fell; bus ride numbers still below pre-Covid-19 levels (Lianhe Zaobao, 30.01.2026)(translated) 

Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng weighed in on buses’ shift to coverage and first- and last-mile connectivity, and on LRT ridership remaining sensitive to local shifts.

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11 Jan 2026

As traditional work models evolve, more local youth embrace diverse career paths (Lianhe Zaobao, 11.01.2026) (summarised translation) 

Traditional full-time employment with a single employer is gradually giving way in Singapore to portfolio careers, as more young people take on freelance work and side hustles. Research by LKYCIC's Mr Poon King Wang and Isabel Lam was referenced in the report. [...]