New book on Lee Kuan Yew’s policies and principles launched in Singapore.
During an official visit to Australia in 1988, Lee Kuan Yew questioned Singapore's survival after 100 years, inspiring the book launched on Sept 30 that highlights Mr Lee’s key policies in areas such as diplomacy, housing, education and defence. Titled "Will Singapore Still Exist In 100 Years?", the book is based on a Chinese version published in 2023 to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Singapore’s first prime minister. At the book launch at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, businessman Oei Hong Leong donated 4,000 copies of the book to the Ministry of Education. Education Minister Desmond Lee said the books will help students in Singapore engage with Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s ideas and reflect on their role as future stewards and custodians of the country.
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Nintendo establishes Singapore unit to accelerate South-east Asia business.
Nintendo, the global entertainment corporation, has announced the establishment of a local entity in Singapore. In a statement released on September 30, the company stated this initiative aims to accelerate its business expansion throughout the Southeast Asian region. Nintendo is the creator of world-renowned video game properties, including the Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon franchises.
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The Singapore Water Association (SWA) is launching a course to train professionals in coastal protection.
Singapore's coastlines will be transformed in the coming decades by new seawalls, barriers, and mangroves to protect against rising sea levels. To address the resulting skills gap in coastal protection, the Singapore Water Association (SWA) is launching a new course, designed to train new professionals and upskill current ones. It begins with two modules on October 2 and 3. The remaining six modules will be rolled out quarterly, with the program extending into the second half of 2026. The curriculum covers topics including coastal processes, flood modelling, marine biodiversity, and community engagement.
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Driverless public buses to hit Singapore roads in 2026, starting with Marina Bay and one-north.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has contracted $8.1 million with a consortium to deploy autonomous public bus services. The pilot program announced on October 2 will begin in the second half of 2026 and will operate for the first three years on Services 400 (Marina Bay) and 191 (1-north). The contract covers six 16-seat electric buses and necessary stand alone technology from a group consisting of MKX Technologies, Zhidao Network Technology and BYD. This project contributes to the national goal of integrating autonomous vehicles into the public transport system within five years.
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SIT’s new AI programme to train 200 practitioners in 3 years.
On October 2, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) launched a new six-month AI programme to train over 200 graduates and professionals as AI practitioners within three years. The launch coincided with the official opening of the SIT x Nvidia AI Centre (SNAIC). To complement this, SIT also established an Applied AI Doctoral Training Centre, creating a career pathway from practitioner to AI researcher and innovator.
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During an official visit to Australia in 1988, Lee Kuan Yew questioned Singapore's survival after 100 years, inspiring the book launched on Sept 30 that highlights Mr Lee’s key policies in areas such as diplomacy, housing, education and defence. Titled "Will Singapore Still Exist In 100 Years?", the book is based on a Chinese version published in 2023 to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Singapore’s first prime minister. At the book launch at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, businessman Oei Hong Leong donated 4,000 copies of the book to the Ministry of Education. Education Minister Desmond Lee said the books will help students in Singapore engage with Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s ideas and reflect on their role as future stewards and custodians of the country.
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Nintendo establishes Singapore unit to accelerate South-east Asia business.
Nintendo, the global entertainment corporation, has announced the establishment of a local entity in Singapore. In a statement released on September 30, the company stated this initiative aims to accelerate its business expansion throughout the Southeast Asian region. Nintendo is the creator of world-renowned video game properties, including the Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon franchises.
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The Singapore Water Association (SWA) is launching a course to train professionals in coastal protection.
Singapore's coastlines will be transformed in the coming decades by new seawalls, barriers, and mangroves to protect against rising sea levels. To address the resulting skills gap in coastal protection, the Singapore Water Association (SWA) is launching a new course, designed to train new professionals and upskill current ones. It begins with two modules on October 2 and 3. The remaining six modules will be rolled out quarterly, with the program extending into the second half of 2026. The curriculum covers topics including coastal processes, flood modelling, marine biodiversity, and community engagement.
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Driverless public buses to hit Singapore roads in 2026, starting with Marina Bay and one-north.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has contracted $8.1 million with a consortium to deploy autonomous public bus services. The pilot program announced on October 2 will begin in the second half of 2026 and will operate for the first three years on Services 400 (Marina Bay) and 191 (1-north). The contract covers six 16-seat electric buses and necessary stand alone technology from a group consisting of MKX Technologies, Zhidao Network Technology and BYD. This project contributes to the national goal of integrating autonomous vehicles into the public transport system within five years.
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SIT’s new AI programme to train 200 practitioners in 3 years.
On October 2, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) launched a new six-month AI programme to train over 200 graduates and professionals as AI practitioners within three years. The launch coincided with the official opening of the SIT x Nvidia AI Centre (SNAIC). To complement this, SIT also established an Applied AI Doctoral Training Centre, creating a career pathway from practitioner to AI researcher and innovator.
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