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Since its establishment during the 1967 Bangkok Declaration in Thailand, ASEAN has continuously built upon the concept of an ‘ASEAN identity’. The notion of an ‘ASEAN identity’ was relatively nascent at first but has evolved significantly through key agreements, programs, and activities since the 2000s. These efforts have fuelled ASEAN’s progress in fostering socio-cultural collaboration …
Nestled along South Bridge Road in Singapore’s bustling Chinatown, the Sri Mariamman Temple stands out as a vivid landmark, in bold contrast to its urban surroundings. With its towering gopuram (the ornate entrance tower) lavishly adorned with intricately sculpted deities, demons, and celestial beings painted in jewel-toned crimson, emeralds, and golds, the temple commands both …
In 2014, the Singapore government launched the Smart Nation initiative, heralding a new era of digital transformation in the city-state. From the development of the Punggol digital district to the introduction of robotic policing and AI in healthcare, Singapore has embraced technology as the core in its vision for the future of cities. In “Airport …
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Prime Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong’s announcement of stepping down after a 20-year tenure came with the appointment of Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as his successor in May 2024. This decision followed years of speculation and uncertainty, particularly after then-Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat declared in April 2021 that he intended to step …
This Vesak Day we would like to draw your attention to Associate Professor of History and Foo Hai Fellow in Buddhist Studies Jack Meng-Tat Chia’s new essay collection, Dongnanya fayin: Xinjiapo fojiao yanjiu lunji《東南亞法音：新加坡佛教研究論集》(Southeast Asia’s Dharma: Essays on Buddhism in Singapore), published by Boyoung Culture (博揚文化) this year as part of their prestigious ‘The Classics …
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‘Assessing Climate Change Impact on Production and Supply Chains of Oil Palm’ is a pivotal research project funded from 2024 to 2028 by the National Environment Agency Climate Impact Science Research (CISR) Programme and led by Assistant Professor Tang Hao (NUS Geography), Associate Professor Roman Carrasco (NUS Biological Sciences), and Dr Lim Kim Hwa (NUS …
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Singapore’s zero-tolerance approach to drug offences combines punitive measures and rehabilitation efforts under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA). In 2019, the MDA underwent a landmark amendment to enhance overall deterrence, support enforcement efforts, and improve upstream intervention for young drug abusers. Crucially, the extension of the maximum period of supervision from two years to …
As Mark Twain said, “India is the cradle of the human race, birthplace of human speech, mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and great-grandmother of tradition.” Ancient India, with its vast cultural, spiritual, and artistic heritage, has played a crucial role in shaping the course of human civilization. It was here that some of …
As Singapore’s population grows older, national efforts like the Age Well SG programme aim to expand active ageing centres and bring social activities closer to seniors’ homes. Amid these developments, older immigrants often remain overlooked despite their past contributions and continued roles in caregiving and community life. In ‘Ageing in networks: The unbounded geographies of …
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The COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of mosques in Singapore, preventing Muslims from gathering for communal prayers and rituals. Projects such as “Living with COVID-19 in Southeast Asia: Personal and Visual Experiences of Crisis, Control, and Community”, the NUS Asia Research Institute’s crowdsourced visual archive on pandemic life in Southeast Asia attempted to organise the …
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