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The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is an autonomous research centre of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, examining issues of critical national interest in Singapore.
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🏫 "Every school is a good school"
🏠 Is home ownership still within reach?
🥐 And when does a home-based business cross the line?
In this episode of Bridging The Void by REACH, IPS' Dr Teo Kay Key joins hosts Joie Tan and Haresh Tilani to discuss Singaporeans' livelihoods
🏠 Is home ownership still within reach?
🥐 And when does a home-based business cross the line?
In this episode of Bridging The Void by REACH, IPS' Dr Teo Kay Key joins hosts Joie Tan and Haresh Tilani to discuss Singaporeans' livelihoods
February 6, 2026 at 9:44 AM
🏫 "Every school is a good school"
🏠 Is home ownership still within reach?
🥐 And when does a home-based business cross the line?
In this episode of Bridging The Void by REACH, IPS' Dr Teo Kay Key joins hosts Joie Tan and Haresh Tilani to discuss Singaporeans' livelihoods
🏠 Is home ownership still within reach?
🥐 And when does a home-based business cross the line?
In this episode of Bridging The Void by REACH, IPS' Dr Teo Kay Key joins hosts Joie Tan and Haresh Tilani to discuss Singaporeans' livelihoods
Singapore’s household landscape is evolving, and we want to ensure every voice is heard. If your living arrangement is unique or uncommon, you can help us build a more comprehensive understanding of households in Singapore.
February 5, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Singapore’s household landscape is evolving, and we want to ensure every voice is heard. If your living arrangement is unique or uncommon, you can help us build a more comprehensive understanding of households in Singapore.
🚲 During the Second Reading of The Land Transport and Related Matters Bill, Foo Cexiang, member of the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) on National Development and Sustainability and the Environment, referenced key insights from the Citizens' Reflections report developed
February 4, 2026 at 8:28 AM
🚲 During the Second Reading of The Land Transport and Related Matters Bill, Foo Cexiang, member of the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) on National Development and Sustainability and the Environment, referenced key insights from the Citizens' Reflections report developed
IPS is pleased to present the second S R Nathan Fellowship Young Leaders Seminar, entitled “Giving Voice to a Silent Epidemic: Transforming Youth Mental Health in Singapore”, on 10 February 2025.
February 2, 2026 at 6:52 AM
IPS is pleased to present the second S R Nathan Fellowship Young Leaders Seminar, entitled “Giving Voice to a Silent Epidemic: Transforming Youth Mental Health in Singapore”, on 10 February 2025.
Hawkers holds a unique place in Singapore, but we sometimes place too much pressure on it to deliver social outcomes. In this op-ed for The Straits Times, IPS Social Lab’s Teo Kay Key examines the budget meal scheme and argues that making it optional for stallholders is a step in the right direction
January 30, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Hawkers holds a unique place in Singapore, but we sometimes place too much pressure on it to deliver social outcomes. In this op-ed for The Straits Times, IPS Social Lab’s Teo Kay Key examines the budget meal scheme and argues that making it optional for stallholders is a step in the right direction
1/Neighbourly disputes in Singapore are on the rise, but the solution isn’t just more laws or tougher enforcement. 🏠🏢
IPS Research Fellow Nicholas Thomas joined @cna-poster.bsky.social ’s Deep Dive podcast to explain why we need to move beyond "linking capital."
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IPS Research Fellow Nicholas Thomas joined @cna-poster.bsky.social ’s Deep Dive podcast to explain why we need to move beyond "linking capital."
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How to get out of a neighbour dispute when you feel trapped | Deep Dive
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January 29, 2026 at 6:06 AM
1/Neighbourly disputes in Singapore are on the rise, but the solution isn’t just more laws or tougher enforcement. 🏠🏢
IPS Research Fellow Nicholas Thomas joined @cna-poster.bsky.social ’s Deep Dive podcast to explain why we need to move beyond "linking capital."
A thread 🧵
IPS Research Fellow Nicholas Thomas joined @cna-poster.bsky.social ’s Deep Dive podcast to explain why we need to move beyond "linking capital."
A thread 🧵
Following the success of Singapore Perspectives 2026, we were honoured to have Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong join us for a networking session.
This closed-door session provided a valuable opportunity for our conference donors and heads of organisations to
This closed-door session provided a valuable opportunity for our conference donors and heads of organisations to
January 28, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Following the success of Singapore Perspectives 2026, we were honoured to have Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong join us for a networking session.
This closed-door session provided a valuable opportunity for our conference donors and heads of organisations to
This closed-door session provided a valuable opportunity for our conference donors and heads of organisations to
#SP2026Fraternity closed with a dialogue with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Gan Kim Yong, moderated by IPS Director Mr Janadas Devan. DPM Gan reflected on how fraternity — or social capital — matters amid rapid digital and economic change.
January 26, 2026 at 1:37 PM
#SP2026Fraternity closed with a dialogue with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Gan Kim Yong, moderated by IPS Director Mr Janadas Devan. DPM Gan reflected on how fraternity — or social capital — matters amid rapid digital and economic change.
The third panel of #SP2026Fraternity, titled 'Building a More Inclusive and "We First" Society', featured Associate Professor Vincent Chua from the National University of Singapore,
January 26, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The third panel of #SP2026Fraternity, titled 'Building a More Inclusive and "We First" Society', featured Associate Professor Vincent Chua from the National University of Singapore,
The second panel of #SP2026Fraternity, titled "Navigating Challenges to Social Cohesion", examined how Singapore can sustain cohesion amid greater diversity, digital connectivity, and global influences. The panel was moderated by Associate Professor Razwana Begum,
January 26, 2026 at 8:25 AM
The second panel of #SP2026Fraternity, titled "Navigating Challenges to Social Cohesion", examined how Singapore can sustain cohesion amid greater diversity, digital connectivity, and global influences. The panel was moderated by Associate Professor Razwana Begum,
The first panel of Singapore Perspectives 2026: Fraternity, titled "Rethinking Social Capital in a Smart Nation", brought together Ms Jasmin Lau, Minister of State at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information and Ministry of Education;
January 26, 2026 at 3:56 AM
The first panel of Singapore Perspectives 2026: Fraternity, titled "Rethinking Social Capital in a Smart Nation", brought together Ms Jasmin Lau, Minister of State at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information and Ministry of Education;
IPS Director Mr Janadas Devan opened the physical day for #SP2026Fraternity by reflecting on the theme of the conference — fraternity.
January 26, 2026 at 3:18 AM
IPS Director Mr Janadas Devan opened the physical day for #SP2026Fraternity by reflecting on the theme of the conference — fraternity.
✨Day 2️⃣ of Singapore Perspectives 2026✨
As society progresses amidst structural shifts and emerging challenges, how can we continue to strengthen social cohesion?
As society progresses amidst structural shifts and emerging challenges, how can we continue to strengthen social cohesion?
January 23, 2026 at 6:26 AM
✨Day 2️⃣ of Singapore Perspectives 2026✨
As society progresses amidst structural shifts and emerging challenges, how can we continue to strengthen social cohesion?
As society progresses amidst structural shifts and emerging challenges, how can we continue to strengthen social cohesion?
🤝 Are tensions over contested integration issues truly unresolvable? Singapore's first Consensus Conference on Local–Foreign Integration, organised by IPS and REACH, proved that under the right conditions,
January 20, 2026 at 12:53 PM
🤝 Are tensions over contested integration issues truly unresolvable? Singapore's first Consensus Conference on Local–Foreign Integration, organised by IPS and REACH, proved that under the right conditions,
Session 2 of #SP2026Fraternity, titled “New Ways to Talk Through Tough Topics: Testing Different Modalities of Citizen Engagement”, was moderated by Dr Justin Lee, Senior Research Fellow and Head, Policy Lab at the Institute of Policy Studies.
January 20, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Session 2 of #SP2026Fraternity, titled “New Ways to Talk Through Tough Topics: Testing Different Modalities of Citizen Engagement”, was moderated by Dr Justin Lee, Senior Research Fellow and Head, Policy Lab at the Institute of Policy Studies.
The opening session of #SP2026Fraternity brought together Dr Mathew Mathews, Principal Research Fellow and Head of Social Lab at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS);
January 20, 2026 at 4:27 AM
The opening session of #SP2026Fraternity brought together Dr Mathew Mathews, Principal Research Fellow and Head of Social Lab at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS);
✨Day 1️⃣ of Singapore Perspectives 2026✨
How do we renew the ties that bind? How do we bridge diverse interests and backgrounds, to strengthen our shared belief and distinctive identity as Singaporeans?
How do we renew the ties that bind? How do we bridge diverse interests and backgrounds, to strengthen our shared belief and distinctive identity as Singaporeans?
January 19, 2026 at 9:52 AM
✨Day 1️⃣ of Singapore Perspectives 2026✨
How do we renew the ties that bind? How do we bridge diverse interests and backgrounds, to strengthen our shared belief and distinctive identity as Singaporeans?
How do we renew the ties that bind? How do we bridge diverse interests and backgrounds, to strengthen our shared belief and distinctive identity as Singaporeans?
A key concept in homelessness research is the “turning point”, moments when people begin to reinterpret their past, see themselves differently, and imagine a future beyond homelessness.
January 19, 2026 at 3:43 AM
A key concept in homelessness research is the “turning point”, moments when people begin to reinterpret their past, see themselves differently, and imagine a future beyond homelessness.
In the latest episode of IPS Podcast — Singapore Unpacked, we visit an evergreen question: what does it mean to be Singaporean today? Drawing on findings from the recent IPS–CNA Study on National Identity in Singapore,
January 16, 2026 at 1:19 PM
In the latest episode of IPS Podcast — Singapore Unpacked, we visit an evergreen question: what does it mean to be Singaporean today? Drawing on findings from the recent IPS–CNA Study on National Identity in Singapore,
Amid positive trends in the recent Supporting Lower-Income Households Trends Report 2025, one worrying statistic stands out: nearly four in 10 ComLink+ families are currently not in stable employment.
January 16, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Amid positive trends in the recent Supporting Lower-Income Households Trends Report 2025, one worrying statistic stands out: nearly four in 10 ComLink+ families are currently not in stable employment.
Stricter rules for E-scooters and PMAs, and tougher penalties for illegally altering vehicles, are part of the new Land Transport and Related Matters Bill tabled in Parliament on 12 January.
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Stricter rules for E-scooters and PMAs, and tougher penalties for illegally altering vehicles, are part of the new Land Transport and Related Matters Bill tabled in Parliament on 12 January.
How did Singaporeans get their election news during GE2025? 🗳️📱
IPS Working Papers No. 70, based on a nationally representative survey of 2,071 eligible voters conducted by IPS and the Department of Communications and New Media, NUS,
IPS Working Papers No. 70, based on a nationally representative survey of 2,071 eligible voters conducted by IPS and the Department of Communications and New Media, NUS,
January 13, 2026 at 6:50 AM
How did Singaporeans get their election news during GE2025? 🗳️📱
IPS Working Papers No. 70, based on a nationally representative survey of 2,071 eligible voters conducted by IPS and the Department of Communications and New Media, NUS,
IPS Working Papers No. 70, based on a nationally representative survey of 2,071 eligible voters conducted by IPS and the Department of Communications and New Media, NUS,
The number of rough sleepers in Singapore has decreased to 496 in 2025, according to a recent report by the Ministry of Social and Family Development. What more can be done to further reduce this number, and how can policies better help homeless persons?
January 13, 2026 at 3:09 AM
The number of rough sleepers in Singapore has decreased to 496 in 2025, according to a recent report by the Ministry of Social and Family Development. What more can be done to further reduce this number, and how can policies better help homeless persons?
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Social and Family Development and IPS held a Joint Briefing on MSF's Report on the Street Count of Rough Sleepers and IPS' Report on Ending Long-Term Homelessness.
January 9, 2026 at 7:55 AM
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Social and Family Development and IPS held a Joint Briefing on MSF's Report on the Street Count of Rough Sleepers and IPS' Report on Ending Long-Term Homelessness.
📱🤖 2026 brings tighter rules on screen time, but classrooms are leaning more on AI and smart devices. Are the policies contradicting themselves?
On this segment of Back To School by CNA, IPS' Dr Chew Han Ei joins Mr Chong Ee Jay, counsellor and family life educator, to share about
On this segment of Back To School by CNA, IPS' Dr Chew Han Ei joins Mr Chong Ee Jay, counsellor and family life educator, to share about
January 8, 2026 at 4:24 AM
📱🤖 2026 brings tighter rules on screen time, but classrooms are leaning more on AI and smart devices. Are the policies contradicting themselves?
On this segment of Back To School by CNA, IPS' Dr Chew Han Ei joins Mr Chong Ee Jay, counsellor and family life educator, to share about
On this segment of Back To School by CNA, IPS' Dr Chew Han Ei joins Mr Chong Ee Jay, counsellor and family life educator, to share about