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Building Climate-Resilient Cities, Winston Chow

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Besides the 3R’s of reduce-reuse-recycle, people should also consider ASI – avoid, shift, and improve

Afghanistan: What Now?, Rory Stewart

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The troop surge that cost US$2 trillion and thousands of lives has only made things worse, says former UK Secretary of State for International Development Rory Stewart

Is Uber Bad For The Environment?, Singapore Management University

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Research finds Uber’s carbon footprint depended on the characteristics of individual cities

Building On Smart Cities For Sustainable Growth, Singapore Management University

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As global populations become increasingly urbanised, companies that keep track of resources consumed and waste production will help the earth while pad their bottom lines

The Story Of Colours In Traffic Accidents, Singapore Management University

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Research reveals yellow taxis cause fewer accidents than blue taxis in Singapore

Homage: Building An App For Elderly Home Care, Singapore Management University

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A Singapore startup banks on data and technology to win the market for on-demand home care for senior citizens

Q&A With Michelle Giuda, U.S. Asst. Sec Of State, Bureau Of Public Affairs, Singapore Management University

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President Trump “has right to call out unfair and inaccurate news”. It is up to Americans to decide and have “a healthy debate”.

The Indian Diaspora, Culture, And Foreign Policy, Singapore Management University

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Indians living overseas can be a bridge to a rapidly changing world

In the United Nations “International Migration Report 2015”, India had the largest diaspora population in the world with 16 million individuals born in the country but living outside of it. It’s a 100 percent increase from the 8 million in 2000, with an increasing number making their way to the United States where Indians make up the second largest immigrant group after Mexicans.

Why Is Workplace Bullying So Widespread And Rising?, Singapore Management University

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Pressure, disorganisation and regulatory failure are red flags

Chinese Land Reforms And The Property Chase, Singapore Management University

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China’s leaders embark on the latest round of land ownership reforms. Will it help reduce social tensions and maintain the status quo?

Korea’S Pensive Pensioners Expect Expensive Expansion, Singapore Management University

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Underneath South Korea’s polished veneer of youth culture and high-tech companies are a widening income gap and increasing numbers of aged poor.

Listening To Asia’S Heartbeat, Singapore Management University

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Changes of government usually mean new policies. But a renewed focus on its place in Asia will enhance the already sound Australia-Singapore relationship.

Golden Years, Silver Fears, Singapore Management University

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Given the general decline in birth rates in developed nations, retirement planning is being increasingly discussed by both academics and government officials. Ralston asserts that policy makers need to start thinking about striking a balance between the citizen’s personal responsibility for retirement savings, and what the government should do.

Cpf Life: Managing Longevity Risk As Singaporeans Live Longer, Singapore Management University

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To combat the possibility that retirees might outlive their assets, Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) – the national compulsory savings and social security scheme – made the bold move of mandating annuitisation. This followed the findings of a 2007 government study examining how CPF might respond to an increasing life expectancy as the country's baby boomer generation enters retirement.

Change For The Singapore Tiger, Singapore Management University

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Singapore, dubbed one of Asian’s economic tigers, has enjoyed much progress in less than a century. While it was recently declared the world’s richest country, the voices of its citizens, to relook the future of the country has never been louder since its post-independence years. The dialogue session held in August 2012, was organised by the government’s feedback unit, REACH, and SMU’s student political association "Apolitical" to gather views from young Singaporeans on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally speech.

Growing Singapore's Funny Bone: Laughing In The Face Of Dangers, Pitfalls And Politicians, Singapore Management University

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There was once a time in Singapore when the mocking of authority figures would be regarded as a no-go zone. Leaders and politicians were rarely subjects of comedy for such jokes would be considered too distasteful and disrespectful for mass consumption. Acceptable local comedy, as such, was limited to the physical and sometimes lowbrow variety.