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IPS Update Issue August 2012

1 Aug 2012

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In the Spotlight


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Finding our Place in the World

In a commentary for TODAY on 9 August, IPS Associate Director Chang Li Lin shared her vision for Singapore in 20 years — an inclusive city-state that celebrates diversity and a thriving diaspora bound by a commitment to core Singaporean values. […]


Features


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Redefining Ageing

With increasing life expectancy, elderly persons may not be as “old” as society perceives them to be. IPS researchers examine how old age can be redefined. […]


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ASEAN Youth Connect

For ASEAN to succeed, it is critical for a younger generation of ASEAN citizens to be aware of challenges faced by the regional grouping, reflects Lee Yoong Yoong. […]


Events


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Corporate Associates Lunch with Mr K Shanmugam

Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law, had a special dialogue with IPS Corporate Associates on 18 July. He shared his reflections on recent developments in the region. […]


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Taking the Long View on Gambling

A recent lunch forum addressed potential measures to support efforts in minimising harm from gambling in Singapore. Read the report. […]


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NZ Minister Visits IPS

The Honourable Simon Bridges, New Zealand Minister for Consumer Affairs was briefed by IPS. He was visiting Singapore under the Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship.


Views


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Kang Soon Hock: Growing Old is Not a Sin

If nimby-ism and ageism continue to delay the development of essential facilities for the elderly in Singapore, society may face higher costs in the future. […]


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Lee Yoong Yoong: ‘Finlandisation’ of ASEAN?

For the first time in 45 years, the recent ASEAN Ministerial Meeting concluded without a joint statement on the South China Sea dispute – has ASEAN been “Finlandised”? […]


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Tommy Koh: The Oceans, the Law and the Future of the World

Neglect and abuse of the oceans through overfishing and piracy are putting the environmental and economic future of our planet at serious risk. […]


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Singapore’s Population Conundrum

IPS Demography and Family researchers discuss Singapore’s demographic challenges and the implications of IPS’ population projections on Asia Pathways. […]


Upcoming


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IPS Corporate Associates Lunch Dialogue with Mr Peter Ho will take place on 19 September 2012.


IPS and aAdvantage will jointly present the results of a recent survey called the National Values Assessment (Singapore 2012) on 23 August 2012. […]


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Are Young Singaporeans Happy?


The Young Singaporeans Conference, a flagship programme of IPS, will take place on 26 September 2012 and explore the theme of happiness.


IPS in the News


IPS Researchers comment on Singapore’s population puzzle. To read their comments, click here

For media coverage of IPS seminars and lectures, click here


 

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