Is the future of education in AI?
GovInsider sits down with Koo Sengmeng, Senior Deputy Director of AI Singapore, to find out how the organisation is freeing up more time for teachers by furthering edutech innovation and adoption.
How the Singapore Police Force rescued a lost hiker with drones
Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, have greatly aided the Force in rescue operations, crowd control, and law enforcement over the years.
How cycling can unlock an unlikely road to gender and social inclusivity
At the 2022 Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition, cycling ambassador Marianne Weinreich shared why cycling paves the road to social inclusion, liveability, and sustainability in every city.
Why connectivity needs to be at the core of Singapore’s Healthier SG strategy
At a recent event hosted by GovInsider, healthcare leaders from Singapore’s key healthcare clusters shared how a health data backbone, an ecosystem of community caregivers, and a duty to share patient data responsibly will help advance the nation’s shift to preventive care.
New Temasek-based firm aims to address Singapore’s digital talent gap
The firm, Temus, is launching its inaugural edition of the Step IT Up programme, which has successfully trained more than 1,000 digital talents across Europe and the US from scratch.
Why the climate crisis is also a population health crisis – especially in Southeast Asia
Climate heating is as bad for the planet as it is for people. GovInsider hears from population health experts at a recent roundtable to understand why Southeast Asia is particularly vulnerable to heat-related climate risks, and what the region can do about it.
Singapore’s National Trades Union Congress launches labour journal to address workforce gaps
From understanding the changing aspirations of the youths to addressing the gaps in lifelong education among older professionals, the Congress’ inaugural edition of the journal brings together academics and industry practitioners to proactively tackle such issues.
Singapore to build cyber capacity and more at the Singapore International Cyber Week
The seventh edition of the annual global cyber gathering saw the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore announcing key strides they are taking to stay one step ahead of rising cyber threats.
Is a four-day work week possible for Singapore?
GovInsider breaks down the ongoing debate surrounding whether companies in Singapore should adopt four-day work weeks, and how this will affect workforce productivity.
Singapore’s Open Government Products aims to increase adult vaccination rates through digitalisation
GovInsider sits down with the team behind the newly piloted Health Appointment System which aims to save lives and prevent cascading health issues for citizens down the road by improving access to vaccines.
‘The workplace is my classroom’: The key to a future-proof workforce
From forming a lifelong learning alliance to redesigning how working adults receive knowledge when reskilling on the job, Singapore’s institutes for higher learning are making learning outside the classroom the modus operandi.
In a bid to expand capacity, Singapore healthcare organisations are using tech to join forces
GovInsider speaks to the MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation and allied mobile medicine provider Speedoc to find out how automation has helped catalyse the nationwide strategy to decentralise healthcare.
Have climate conferences truly delivered?
On the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Singapore Ambassador Tommy Koh gives a behind-the-scenes view of the negotiations that took place at the 1992 Rio Declaration, and shares his thoughts on how far humanity has come since then.
How citizen science and tech have helped the Great Barrier Reef recover
From extensive government funding to highly engaging citizen science communities and advanced biomonitoring technologies, the recovery of the Great Barrier Reef cannot be credited to a single stakeholder.
Old is gold: How healthy ageing can turn things around for greying societies
The Global Roadmap for Healthy Longevity seeks to provide a blueprint for guiding societies through the challenges and opportunities as the proportion of older people continues to grow.