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Since the 1980s, Singapore has harnessed digitalisation efforts through a series of master plans, envisioning technology as both a tool for social control and an economic booster. The state’s investment in and renewal of infocommunication infrastructures have laid the foundation for new media art practices emerging on the internet. In ‘Excavating Amnesia: A Media Archaeology […]
As the inaugural NUS Commencement season approaches, graduates are ushered into the working world, marking the end of their formal education and the beginning of an adulthood defined by professional employment. Many Singaporean youths, eager to savour the last bit of carefree freedom afforded by their youth, may choose to embark on grad (graduation) trips […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long been a quiet but enduring presence in Singapore, as seen in the unassuming clinics tucked into the corners of bustling neighbourhoods, or in the familiar glass jars of herbs at void deck shops passed down through generations. Amidst this everyday presence, where does TCM stand within Singapore’s modern healthcare […]
Amidst the growing prevalence of childlessness across many societies today, there is increasing concern about the support received by older individuals. Despite this concern, little research has explored the interplay between childlessness and sibling structure in the provision of upward intergenerational support. The study ‘Childlessness and Sibling Positioning in Upward Intergenerational Support: Insight from Singapore’ […]
Digitisation and the rapid progression of information communication technologies have led to the development of chatbots, which are artificial intelligence systems simulating human conversations with users. As chatbots become increasingly capable of understanding complex human requests and personalised to user needs, they have become exceedingly popular on the internet. In “Factors influencing intention to engage […]
In the digital age, numerous studies have highlighted the phenomenon of comparative optimism among social media users regarding online privacy risks. This optimism involves individuals believing they are less likely to be affected by privacy breaches compared to others, leading them to take fewer preventive measures. ‘A Cross-Country Study of Comparative Optimism About Privacy Risks […]
In 19th century Singapore, a unique creole emerged among the Straits-born Peranakan community. Descendants of early Chinese traders who married local Malay women were referred to as Peranakans, with males known as Babas and females Nyonyas. The Peranakans settled largely in coastal Malacca and Singapore, developing a hybrid culture which they expressed through Baba Malay, […]
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 […]