Attracting Tech Talent: Start with Culture Redesign
Opinion - Karen Tay
A Singaporean in Silicon Valley argues for new work structures, principles and practices, and incentives that will appeal to the top tech talent we want.

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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.

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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Singapore: The Apple of Nations
Roundtable - A Conversation with Peter Schwartz
The ETHOS Roundtable brings together thought leaders and practitioners to discuss key issues of interest to the public service. In this session, renowned futurist and Global Business Network cofounder Peter Schwartz discusses Singapore's prospects as a young city-state in a future where talent and innovation will determine success.

The Future of Global Trading Regimes: Three Scenarios
Article - Yap Zhi Jia, Lee Chor Pharn
As former export-led trading relationships decline, the interplay between the Chinese and US economies could shape the course of global trade in the coming decade. How should Singapore respond?

Using Data to Create Better Government
Opinion - Diaan-Yi Lin, Vidhya Ganesan
Public agencies in Singapore and elsewhere have already begun to use data analytics to transform public policy thinking and delivery.

Bringing Data into the Heart of Digital Government
Article - Daniel Lim Yew Mao
In a digital era, governments must be more data-driven in decision-making, and work with citizens differently.

Opinion: Singapore's Economic Growth Model: Too Much or Too Little?
Opinion - Linda Lim
Can Singapore’s state-heavy growth model be sustained in the long term, especially after the systemic shock and global rebalancing of the current financial crisis?

How to Build Good Software
Opinion - Li Hongyi
Software has characteristics that make it hard to build with traditional management techniques; effective development requires a different, more exploratory and iterative approach.
