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1 week ago

Shock, frustration as riders, eateries and users rue Deliveroo’s Singapore exit Riders, eateries and users express shock and frustration following Deliveroo's unexpected exit from the Singapore market. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

However, he suggested that this could signal delivery riders to upskill or retrain themselves for roles with higher market demand.

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2 weeks ago

#ipssg #singapore #foresight #governance #strategy #uncertainty

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2 weeks ago

#ipssg #singapore #digital #trust #institution #cybersecurity #systems #smartnation

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2 weeks ago

Singapore marriages fall to lowest since 2020 Singapore's marriage rate in 2025 dropped to its lowest since 2020, impacting the nation's ultra-low total fertility rate. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

or find the dating-to-marry process increasingly difficult to navigate.

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Learn more about Singapore Perspectives 2026 - Fraternity here: tinyurl.com/mryt7kxn

#ipssg #singapore #marriage #fertility #tfr #relationship #SP2026Fraternity

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2 weeks ago

remains robust for lower-income individuals and local businesses.

#ipssg #singapore #REACHsg #EveryVoiceMatters #SGBudget2026

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1 month ago

Temporary or permanent relief? The future of CDC vouchers Explore the future of CDC vouchers in Singapore, their impact on businesses, and the evolving nature of government support Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Listen to the podcast here: tinyurl.com/3jwryy5j

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1 month ago

Watch the vodcast here: tinyurl.com/yc44enj8

#ipssg #singapore #livelihoods #school #hdb #housing

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1 month ago

Foo Cexiang on Land Transport and Related Matters Bill With a medical certificate soon to be required for people to use mobility vehicles, could those in need receive subsidies for the cost of clinical assessment? How will the authorities ensure that medi...

Listen to Adviser Foo's speech here: tinyurl.com/uund2fw9

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1 month ago

To learn more about the IPS Corporate Associates Programme, visit: nus.edu/3PD1ygX.
Find out more about Singapore Perspectives 2026 here: tinyurl.com/2h9a3xvk

#ipssg #singapore #networking #SingaporePerspectives2026 #SP2026Fraternity

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2 months ago

referrals to relevant support services

Learn more about IPS Exchange No. 32 - Ending Long-Term Homelessness here: tinyurl.com/yywsvhjk

#ipssg #singapore #homelessness #community #research

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2 months ago

#ipssg #singapore #budget #economy #investment #business #jobs #usa

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2 months ago

Transition in full swing: The 4G leadership’s direction and Budget 2026 priorities With the election over, the focus may be on long-term issues such as climate change and the ageing population Read more at The Business Times.

there are more communication points with the citizens, and allow more of the new individuals, especially officeholders, to speak up on behalf of the ministry they represent.

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#ipssg #singapore #sgpolitics #pap #ge2025 #4g

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2 months ago

Families needing financial aid from ComCare hits a five-year low in 2024 The number of families requiring assistance from ComCare has hit a five-year low in 2024. ComCare is a government financial aid scheme that provides basic living assistance to lower-income families. T...

and how employers can help them achieve stability in their lives.

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#ipssg #singapore #family #income #community

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3 months ago

Find more details and register your interest here: tinyurl.com/IPSGPCRF / via the link in our bio.

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3 months ago

Stay tuned for more updates and learn more about SP2026 here: tinyurl.com/mryt7kxn

#IPSsg #reachsg #everyvoicematters

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3 months ago

COVID-19 pandemic. As Chair of the Singapore International Foundation, he has deepened global partnerships and networks.

IPS extends our heartiest congratulations to our Director.

#ipssg #singapore #congratulations

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3 months ago

Listen to the podcast here: tinyurl.com/u664m58m
Read the IPS Working Papers No. 65 - Religious Identity and Practice among Singaporeans here: tinyurl.com/ycyffatu
Learn more about the IPS Survey on Race, Religion, and Language here: tinyurl.com/4zpwt5ry
#ipssg #singapore #religion #policy #research

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4 months ago

Watch the documentary here: tinyurl.com/4w79tkmw
Learn more about the IPS-CNA Study on National Identity in Singapore here: tinyurl.com/mr4dcx95

#ipssg #singapore #identity #sg60

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4 months ago

Reinventing finance in the digital age AI is changing how banks operate and displacing jobs – a profound shift in skills and ethical guardrails is needed Read more at The Business Times.

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#ipssg #singapore #ai #bank #aiethics #skills

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4 months ago

He concluded with a call to continue the dialogue beyond the conference, bringing the lessons and perspectives discussed to the community, and to renew commitment to advancing harmony through empathy.

#IPSsg #Singapore #OPSGIPS2025

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4 months ago

Minister Chee reiterated the aim of deepening common space while respecting distinct identities, openness to careful policy evolution as society changes and warned of the dangers of divisive identity politics to society.

#IPSsg #Singapore #OPSGIPS2025

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4 months ago

They agreed that sustaining harmony in Singapore’s diverse society calls for active participation, empathy, and inclusive engagement — and the willingness to speak up for one another.

#SocialCohesion #Diversity #Inclusion #ipssg

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4 months ago

He traced this philosophy to the evolution of the National Pledge — from an early draft that spoke of “forgetting differences” to the final version that commits to unity “regardless of race, language or religion”.

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4 months ago

Find more details and register your interest here: tinyurl.com/joinIPSCC

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5 months ago

Ms Teo Swee Lian, Chairman of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust Management Pte Ltd, will be moderating this lecture.

Tune in to the lecture on IPS’ Facebook: www.facebook.com/IPSLKYSPP/live

Find out more about the lecture series: tinyurl.com/2zudf273

#ipssg #singapore #finance #banking

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5 months ago

Morning Shot: Making Sense of Singapore’s Freelance Landscape - Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am) Singapore draws a firm line on freelance work. Foreigners need valid passes to take on physical gigs like food delivery, private hire driving or on-site photography, whereas the lines are more blurred...

Listen to her insights here: tinyurl.com/yhf6a9bb
Read the op-ed titled "Why ring-fence platform work for locals but not remote freelance work?" here: tinyurl.com/57a4rwym

#ipssg #singapore #freelance #labour #gigs #jobs #economy #youth

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5 months ago

Here are the details of the webinar:
🗓️ Date: Friday, 24 October 2025
🕓 Time: 4.00pm - 5.15pm (SGT)
📌 Venue: Online via Zoom (Link will be provided upon registration)

Sign up here: tinyurl.com/4kzum57w.

#ipssg #singapore #policy #citizen #democracy #media #society

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5 months ago

Meta ran 4,000 more ads for AI nudifiers. That may not be the worst part. The company is making it easy for the advertisers to conceal their identity

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#ipssg #singapore #ai #abuse #fraud #scam

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5 months ago

Opposition parties left out of Parliament after GE2025 find new ways to reach S’poreans, offer ideas Political observers say the parties are looking to stay relevant and prepare for the next election. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

with a bit of track record of effective service to the community.

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#ipssg #singapore #ge2025 #sgpolitics #opposition

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6 months ago

AJF 2025 runs from 8 Sep to 31 Oct, with both online and in-residence programmes in Singapore.

Learn more 👉 www.ajf.sg

#ipssg #singapore #journalism #asia #environment #ai #social #humanrights #AJF2025