The Government Technology Agency of Singapore will collaborate with ride-hailing platform Grab to launch GrabShuttle. It is a beta shuttle bus service mobile application set to supplement public transport services with more direct bus routes at affordable prices. Commuters can use the GrabShuttle a
Author: Kareyst Lin
More women researchers and business leaders in Singapore
In 2015, there were 2,740 women research scientists and engineers (RSEs) with PhDs in Singapore. This reflects more than a 50 per cent increase as compared to 1,729 in 2010. the proportion of senior business roles held by women in Singapore has risen to 30 per cent in this year 2017 from 26 per cent
About 80 per cent of female billionaires in the world are Chinese
Women make up 15 per cent of the Hurun Global Rich List released on March 7, 2017. In addition, 16 per cent of the billionaires under the age of 40 are women. Of the 152 self-made female billionaires, the Chinese led the way with a staggering 79.5 per cent.
Secular state, multi-religious society
Singapore is often seen as a secular state, because it has no state religion. However, the society is far from secular – there are ten official religions in Singapore, and over 80 percent of its citizens professed religious affiliations. A 2014 analysis by the Pew Research Centre found Singapore t
The role of ISAS is to connect the global Indian diaspora with heritage
“How to connect Indian diaspora with heritage – because heritage is looking backward, and diaspora is looking forward. Between these two motions, is ISAS, Singapore,” said Professor Mitra.
Muslim community in Singapore speaks out against religious extremism
A video that was posted on a Facebook page on 23 February 2017 showed what appeared to be an imam saying a prayer after a sermon at Jamae Mosque. He reportedly recited a prayer in Arabic that said “God grant us victory over Jews and Christians,” among other things. This has stirred up anger among th
South Asia and Southeast Asia are well poised for a bright future: Dr Balakrishnan
“South Asia and Southeast Asia (SEA) have the demographic, economic, cultural and technological capital to succeed and thrive [in the present times filled with uncertainties],” said Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Singapore, who was the Guest of Honour at the 11th Institute
11th ISAS International Conference: Preserving historical links between South Asia and SEA
The 11th Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) International Conference was held on 3 March 2017, carrying the theme ‘Contemporary South Asia, Regional Dynamics and Changing Global Politics.’ In the opening address, Ambassador Gopinath Pillai said that ISAS is probably the only institute in S
Strategic water-planning crucial for Singapore: DPM Teo Chee Hean
Singapore buys half of its water needs from Malaysia. However, Johor’s Linggiu Reservoir, which feeds into the Johor River from which Singapore draws its supply, is only a third full. In Budget 2017, it was revealed that the price of water in Singapore will rise by 30 percent in two phases, the fi
11th ISAS International Conference on South Asia to take place on 3 March 2017
The 11th Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) International Conference will be held on Friday 3 March 2017 in Singapore. Organised by ISAS, National University of Singapore (NUS), the Guest of Honour for the event is Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Singapore.
