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As India and Singapore celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of their bilateral strategic partnership this year, it is important to reflect on the deep historical and cultural ties that have long connected these two nations. Most conspicuously seen in its 14th century Sanskrit name, Singapura, Singapore’s pre-colonial history is rich …
The September 11 terror attacks profoundly impacted international politics, leading to a 20-year-long War in Afghanistan that concluded with the U.S. withdrawal in August 2021. In ‘Reflecting on America’s Withdrawal From Afghanistan: The View From Southeast Asia’ (Armed Forces & Society, 2023), Associate Professor Terence Lee (NUS Political Science) delves into the implications of the …
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In ‘Hard rivalry for Buddhism’s soft power’ (Asia Times, August 2025), Associate Professor Jack Meng-Tat Chia (NUS History) explores how Buddhist relics, rituals, and networks have become tools of diplomacy across Asia. While the spotlight often falls on India and China’s competition for influence, Chia draws attention to Singapore’s quieter but no less significant role …
A major new Southeast Asia centre for Chinese Studies is set to launch at the National University of Singapore in collaboration with Taiwan’s Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation.
China’s ever-expanding Belt and Road Initiative, characterised by substantial investment in countries and international organisations along the former Silk Road, has generated extensive literature on its large-scale infrastructure projects. However, Professor Kenneth Dean (NUS Chinese Studies) argues that alternative networks in Southeast Asia, such as Chinese temples, regional, clan, and trade associations that connect Southeast …
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The four-month Pitch It! 2025 competition culminated in the Grand Finals, with five teams presenting their campaigns to a panel of industry judges before delivering their final pitches for the top prize.
Chen Jiani, a Master’s student from NUS Chinese Studies
Many university modules have traditionally adhered to a fixed lecture-tutorial format, culminating in written examinations. However, Associate Professor Ong Ee Cheng (NUS Economics) has reimagined this approach by uniquely designing a labour economics module centred on narrative inquiry for the final project. Narrative inquiry involves translating verbal information into stories that enhance understanding of a …
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Study: S’poreans mostly relied on digital platforms of traditional media for GE2025 information
Voters most often turned to websites, apps and podcasts of traditional media for information about the 2025 General Election, according to Institute of Policy Studies (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore)-NUS Communications and New Media survey.