NUS Enterprise expands venture capital programme, collaborates with Stanford.
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore, has unveiled two new co-investment partnerships and a S$2 million collaboration with Stanford University. Announced at the reopening of its renovated i3 deep-tech center on Tuesday (Sep 16), these initiatives are designed to provide NUS startups with global capital and expertise. According to NUS senior vice-president Tan Sian Wee, all profits will be reinvested to support future education and entrepreneurship endeavors.
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Under the RIE2030 strategy, Singapore is set to launch major R&D initiatives.
Singapore's upcoming RIE2030 plan will introduce two new, large-scale R&D programs targeting key economic sectors and strategic priorities. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong confirmed the government's continued commitment to investing approximately 1% of GDP in R&D, following the S$28 billion allocated to the current RIE2025 plan. These investments are focused on high-impact fields like advanced manufacturing, biomedical sciences, sustainability, and digital technologies such as AI and quantum computing.
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Singapore will review the income ceiling for public housing and explore new housing options for singles, seniors, and large families.
On Thursday (Sep 18), Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat announced a review of the public housing income ceiling and a study into more housing options for singles, seniors, and large families. The government will maintain housing affordability through a robust supply of Build-To-Order flats and by upgrading public rental housing. This review responds to rising salaries that have exceeded the current income cap for eligibility. The announcement was part of broader ministerial addendums to the President's Address outlining the government's plans.
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The revamped Malay Heritage Centre will feature new outdoor galleries and interactive activities dedicated to documenting Malay culture.
The redeveloped Malay Heritage Centre (MHC), set to reopen in April 2026, will offer refreshed exhibits and interactive activities. Visitors can enjoy a look back at the history of the Malays in Singapore, while also keeping an eye on the future of the community. Among the new features are outdoor galleries detailing the history of Istana Kampong Gelam – the gazetted national monument where MHC is located – on the grounds’ lawn.
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The Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT, and SBS Transit will form a joint task force to address service disruptions and improve rail reliability.
A joint task force between the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT, and SBS Transit will be formed to address service disruptions and improve rail reliability, as announced in a joint news release on Friday (Sep 19). It will develop immediate solutions and enhance coordinated responses to incidents. The task force will also explore accelerating the renewal of the North East Line (NEL) power system and strengthening the signalling systems for the NEL and Circle Line (CCL) in the short term. Full technical audits of critical systems will be conducted, supported by an additional S$1 billion set aside by the government over the next five years for rail upgrades.
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NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore, has unveiled two new co-investment partnerships and a S$2 million collaboration with Stanford University. Announced at the reopening of its renovated i3 deep-tech center on Tuesday (Sep 16), these initiatives are designed to provide NUS startups with global capital and expertise. According to NUS senior vice-president Tan Sian Wee, all profits will be reinvested to support future education and entrepreneurship endeavors.
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Under the RIE2030 strategy, Singapore is set to launch major R&D initiatives.
Singapore's upcoming RIE2030 plan will introduce two new, large-scale R&D programs targeting key economic sectors and strategic priorities. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong confirmed the government's continued commitment to investing approximately 1% of GDP in R&D, following the S$28 billion allocated to the current RIE2025 plan. These investments are focused on high-impact fields like advanced manufacturing, biomedical sciences, sustainability, and digital technologies such as AI and quantum computing.
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Singapore will review the income ceiling for public housing and explore new housing options for singles, seniors, and large families.
On Thursday (Sep 18), Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat announced a review of the public housing income ceiling and a study into more housing options for singles, seniors, and large families. The government will maintain housing affordability through a robust supply of Build-To-Order flats and by upgrading public rental housing. This review responds to rising salaries that have exceeded the current income cap for eligibility. The announcement was part of broader ministerial addendums to the President's Address outlining the government's plans.
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The revamped Malay Heritage Centre will feature new outdoor galleries and interactive activities dedicated to documenting Malay culture.
The redeveloped Malay Heritage Centre (MHC), set to reopen in April 2026, will offer refreshed exhibits and interactive activities. Visitors can enjoy a look back at the history of the Malays in Singapore, while also keeping an eye on the future of the community. Among the new features are outdoor galleries detailing the history of Istana Kampong Gelam – the gazetted national monument where MHC is located – on the grounds’ lawn.
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The Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT, and SBS Transit will form a joint task force to address service disruptions and improve rail reliability.
A joint task force between the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT, and SBS Transit will be formed to address service disruptions and improve rail reliability, as announced in a joint news release on Friday (Sep 19). It will develop immediate solutions and enhance coordinated responses to incidents. The task force will also explore accelerating the renewal of the North East Line (NEL) power system and strengthening the signalling systems for the NEL and Circle Line (CCL) in the short term. Full technical audits of critical systems will be conducted, supported by an additional S$1 billion set aside by the government over the next five years for rail upgrades.
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