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IPS Update Issue June 2012

1 Jun 2012

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In the Spotlight


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IPS Conference on Integration 

The Conference on Integration examined the state of relations between local- and foreign-born Singaporeans and featured a dialogue with Acting Minister for Community, Youth and Sports, Mr Chan Chun Sing. Read the full report here. […]


Features


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Janadas Devan: When in Singapore, Act like a Singaporean

Integration is a two-way street – citizens must welcome foreigners, but immigrants too must accept the Republic’s core values. […]


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Singapore’s Population Conundrum

A summary of issues discussed at the recent IPS Roundtable on Singapore’s Demographic Challenges is now available. […] 


Events


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Highlights from the 17th Singapore Economic Roundtable 

Participants discussed the efficacy of an exchange rate based regime and how to improve the current urban transport framework in Singapore. […]


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Corporate Associates Lunch with Bilahari Kausikan

Mr Bilahari Kausikan, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared his personal views on the foreign policy challenges faced by small states like Singapore. […]


Views


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Gillian Koh: Go for ‘Retail Politics’

All policy questions raise competing demands. But before decisions are made, leaders need to engage constituents in discussion on how the common good can be best served. […]


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Debbie Soon: “And Who is My Neighbour?”

What does ‘neighbourhood’ mean in Singapore today? Can we bring the kampung spirit back to our heartlands and rethink our idea of neighbours? […]


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Leong Chan Hoong: Bridge the Foreign-Local Gap with NS

National Service is a social institution that embodies the shared values Singaporeans deeply cherish, and sharing its burden will promote social and cultural integration. […]


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Tommy Koh: What Singapore can Learn from Nordic Nations

Nordic successes offer insights for Singapore as it aims for inclusive growth, higher fertility, sustainable development and richer sense of heritage, culture and the arts. […]


Announcement – IPS Welcomes New Staff!


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Mr Christopher Gee joins IPS as a Research Associate in the Demography and Family cluster. He spent 17 years as an equities research analyst prior to joining IPS. […]

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Ms Chua Leng Kee joins IPS as an Executive, assisting in the organisation of IPS events and administration. She received her BSc (Hons) from the Singapore Institute of Management – University of London. […]


Upcoming


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IPS Corporate Associates Lunch with IPS Patron, Emeritus Senior Minister Mr Goh Chok Tong will take place on 28th June. […]


IPS in the News


IPS Researchers discuss the recent by-election in Hougang. To read their comments, click here

For media coverage of IPS seminars and lectures, click here


 

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