Editorial Issue 21
Editorial - Vernie Oliveiro, Aaron Maniam
With Singapore’s ambition to be a Smart Nation, what does it really mean to be “smart” these days? This issue explores the apparent tensions and trade-offs that both underpin and animate Singapore’s Smart Nation efforts.
Digital Government, Smart Nation: Pursuing Singapore's Tech Imperative
Article - Ng Chee Khern
Singapore’s ambitious Smart Nation initiative is about harnessing technology to stay ahead as a global city and to improve lives and livelihoods for all.
A New Regionalism: Southeast Asia’s Potential in the 21st Century
Roundtable - Tan Lin Teck, Samheng Boros, Kelvin Yii
In this edition of the ETHOS Roundtable, participants of the 12th Leadership in Governance Programme from three ASEAN member countries discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Southeast Asia in the 21st century, and how the region can come together to address them.
The Role of Government in E-Commerce Development
Opinion - Tan Chia Han
Fresh from a recent attachment to a major e-commerce player in the region, Tan Chia Han shares insights on industry trends and how government can support the burgeoning sector.
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Services 4.0: A New Wave of Innovation and Partnerships
Article - Jane Lim
Emerging technologies promise new service possibilities—but organisations need to understand how best to embrace, apply and develop them to advance their goals.
Southeast Asia and Singapore: Prospects in a Post-COVID World
Conversation - Beh Swan Gin
In a conversation with ETHOS, the Chairman of Singapore’s Economic Development Board shares his view on how Singapore could expand and diversify our economy by growing with the region.
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