Singapore is ageing fast, with more than one-in-four people likely to be aged over 65 by 2030. How does a country prepare for an ageing population when it comes to the social contract?

The aggressive US tariffs under President Trump signal a broader unravelling of the global economic order. For Southeast Asia, the fallout cuts across trade, security, and domestic stability, forcing governments to rethink long-held assumptions about economic alignment and strategic neutrality. Our experts at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) weigh in.

Terence Ho, Adjunct Associate Professor in Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, is a former policymaker and now academic. Terence's latest book, ‘Future-Ready Governance: Perspectives on Singapore and the World’, is a collection of essays exploring how Singapore is addressing critical issues like tech disruptions, climate change, social stresses, leadership transitions, and fiscal sustainability. Drawing on Singapore's experience, the book illuminates broader governance and leadership principles and aims to provide insights for those interested in Singapore's approach to navigating a complex future.

Singapore’s Family Empowerment Programme challenges traditional welfare systems by offering unconditional cash transfers. Discover its impact on families.