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Failed Simba-M1 deal sends Singapore telecom consolidation to square one

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Nikkei Asia Education 1d ago General
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Remains found in Tanjong Pagar waters confirmed to be male Omura's whale

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NUS Newsroom 1d ago General
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Lianhe Zaobao, 3 June 2026, Singapore, p6
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New species of venomous box jellyfish discovered off the coast of Sentosa

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NUS Newsroom 1d ago General
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The Straits Times, 3 June 2026, Singapore, pA10
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Former DPM Heng Swee Keat appointed SIT’s first chancellor

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Straits Times Singapore 1d ago higher-ed
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He will hold the position from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031.
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Heng Swee Keat named first chancellor of Singapore Institute of Technology

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CNA Singapore 1d ago higher-ed
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Mr Heng will preside over key SIT ceremonies, including convocations, and represent the university at major institutional and external engagements.
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Singapore can be Asia’s ‘super-connector’ and strengthen global trade

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NUS Newsroom 2d ago higher-ed
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By Ms Jesslene Lee, Researcher from the Asia Competitiveness Institute at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS; and Dr Liu Jingting, Senior Lecturer at James Cook University Singapore The Business Times, 2 June 2026, p14
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Three NUS CDE researchers receive the 2026 Robert Brown Promising Researcher Award

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NUS Newsroom 2d ago higher-ed
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Three researchers from the College of Design and Engineering at NUS were presented with the 2026 Robert Brown Promising Researcher Award by the Ministry of Education (MOE). These outstanding scientists are: Assistant Professor Jin Yueming…
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Singapore's DBS to open more wealth centers as rich Asians seek advice

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Nikkei Asia Education 3d ago General
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Nine times more likely than adults: CAP warns Malaysia is losing a generation to vaping

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Malay Mail Education 5d ago higher-ed
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GEORGE TOWN, May 30 — Despite various health awareness campaigns conducted every year, the use of nicotine or tobacco products such as vapes, electronic cigarettes and conventional cigarettes among children and teenagers continues to raise…
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‘This is dangerous’: Anwar warns Malaysians against mistaking social media snippets for knowledge

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Malay Mail Education 6d ago higher-ed
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today warned that children are losing the habit of reading as social media shortens attention spans and replaces knowledge with bite-sized information. Launching the 2026…
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One person taken to hospital after collision between motorcycle and car in Clementi

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Straits Times Singapore 7d ago higher-ed
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One person was taken to National University Hospital following the accident.
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Malaysian, 22, charged with murder after woman found dead in Singapore HDB lift

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Malay Mail Education 7d ago higher-ed
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — A 22-year-old Malaysian man has been charged with murder after a 21-year-old woman was found dead at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) block in Singapore’s Choa Chu Kang estate earlier this week. According to The…
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Snack maker behind Japan's Shiruko Sand looks to Singapore, Southeast Asia

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Nikkei Asia Education 8d ago General
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Fatty liver genes combined with diabetes, obesity raise liver cancer risk: Study

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NUS Newsroom 8d ago research
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The Straits Times, 27 May 2026, Singapore, pA13 Tamil Murasu, 27 May 2026, p10
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Commentary: AP x Swatch Royal Pop collection turned a right partnership into chaos

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CNA Singapore 9d ago higher-ed
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The chaotic launch of the “Royal Pop” pocket watch collection shows the fine line between buzz and backlash, says National University of Singapore’s Samer Elhajjar.
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NUS research on hybrid coastal protection to safeguard Singapore from rising sea levels

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NUS Newsroom 9d ago research
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In this series, NUS News explores how NUS is accelerating sustainability research and education in response to climate change challenges, and harnessing the knowledge and creativity of our people to pave the way to a greener future for…
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How Singapore and Vietnam should build strategic complementarity

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NUS Newsroom 9d ago policy
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By Ms Banh Thi Hang, Senior Research Fellow from the Asia Competitiveness Institute, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS The Business Times, 26 May 2026, p16
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NUS researchers upcycle pomegranate peel into high-performance water purifier

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NUS Newsroom 9d ago higher-ed
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Pomegranate peel discarded by food vendors could soon help clean up contaminated water, thanks to research from the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science . Led by Professor Sam Li, the research team developed a nanoscale carbon…
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More using Singlish in their daily lives, including at work

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NUS Newsroom 10d ago General
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Channel 5 News, 25 May 2026 8world Online, 25 May 2026 The Straits Times, 26 May 2026, Singapore, pA11 Lianhe Zaobao, 26 May 2026, Focus, Front Page Lianhe Zaobao, 26 May 2026, Singapore, p7 Berita Harian, 26 May 2026, p3 Tamil Murasu, 26…
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Study finds over half of 8-year-olds in Singapore have used AI; most popular tool is ChatGPT

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NUS Newsroom 10d ago edtech
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The Straits Times, 25 May 2026, The Big Story, Front Page & pA2 Money 89.3FM, 25 May 2026 Kiss92FM, 25 May 2026 One FM 91.3, 25 May 2026 Tamil Murasu, 25 May 2026, p2
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How David Attenborough inspired fans and scientists during Singapore visit in 2006

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NUS Newsroom 10d ago General
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The Straits Times, 25 May 2026, Science, pA15
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AI Centre for Educational Technologies team wins OpenGov Asia Recognition of Excellence Award 2026 for ScholAIstic platform

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NUS Newsroom 10d ago edtech
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The development team behind ScholAIstic, a generative AI platform that leverages top-tier large language models (LLMs) to support instructors in designing customised chatbots for simulations and role-playing, has been honoured with the…
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Singapore Q1 GDP growth tops estimates at 6% on AI boom

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Nikkei Asia Education 10d ago General
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Commentary: Regulation alone won’t be a silver bullet for ‘dark patterns’ that manipulate consumers

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CNA Singapore 11d ago higher-ed
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Given how quickly deceptive tactics evolve, especially with AI, countering “dark patterns” will require a multi-pronged approach that includes consumers, says Victor Seah of the Singapore University of Social Sciences.
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NUS-ISS and CII forge strategic partnership to advance AI governance and digital leadership in India

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NUS Newsroom 13d ago policy
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In a significant step towards strengthening digital leadership and responsible AI capabilities in India, NUS-ISS has inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at the CII Annual…
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$350m scheme to tackle key health challenges of a super-ageing society

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NUS Newsroom 13d ago General
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CNA, 22 May 2026 The Straits Times, 23 May 2026, Singapore, pA14 Lianhe Zaobao, 23 May 2026, Singapore, p6
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All university, polytechnic and ITE students to learn AI skills from 2027

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CNA Singapore 14d ago higher-ed
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Students from the 2027 academic year will have compulsory modules incorporating baseline AI competencies, while those already enrolled will have their existing curriculum "enhanced" to build AI skills, said Education Minister Desmond Lee.
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From 2027, all university, poly and ITE students will learn AI skills as part of their studies

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Straits Times Singapore 14d ago higher-ed
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Baseline AI skills will be infused into compulsory modules for all incoming students.
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Seven local marine mammal species have low, scattered populations and are in urgent need of protection

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NUS Newsroom 14d ago General
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Hao 96.3FM, 20 May 2026 Lianhe Zaobao, 21 May 2026, Singapore, p12
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Malaysia, Singapore exports surge on AI boom, defying Mideast shock

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Nikkei Asia Education 14d ago General
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Tan See Leng: Singapore launches AI-driven blueprint to help firms tap wind energy opportunities despite scarce natural resources

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NUS Newsroom 15d ago General
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8world Online, 19 May 2026 Lianhe Zaobao, 20 May 2026, Focus, p5
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NUS develops new ‘photosynthesis’ eye-drop therapy for dry eye syndrome using spinach cell extracts

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NUS Newsroom 17d ago General
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Lianhe Zaobao, 18 May 2026, Singapore, p6 Tamil Murasu, 18 May 2026, p3
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NUS team launches open-access tool to decode DNA change patterns in breast cancer

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NUS Newsroom 17d ago research
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A study led by Dr Jason Pitt, Principal Investigator at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) , has identified eight new "signatures" of DNA patterns (gains and/or losses) in breast cancer. By analysing nearly 2,800…
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Singapore's small-cap stocks soar, defying Middle East worries

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Nikkei Asia Education 17d ago General
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Food charities here face transport, storage, manpower issues

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NUS Newsroom 18d ago General
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The Sunday Times, 17 May 2026, Singapore, pA14
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Pasir Panjang collision oil spill two years on, southern Singapore coastline cleaned and marine ecosystem recovering

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NUS Newsroom 18d ago General
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zbSunday, 17 May 2026, News, p2 8world Online, 16 May 2026
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My students left my classroom. They didn't leave my life

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NUS Newsroom 18d ago policy
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By Prof David Tan, Co-Director from the Centre for Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and the Law, Faculty of Law at NUS The Sunday Times, 17 May 2026, Singapore, pA16 and pA17
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No sensitive data leaked in global Canvas learning platform breach: MOE

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Straits Times Singapore 19d ago higher-ed
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SIM said that there is no evidence that the university’s systems, networks, or infrastructure have been compromised.
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Singapore Airlines expects 'full impact' of fuel cost in fiscal 2026-27

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Nikkei Asia Education 21d ago General
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Singapore-India to enhance partnership in digital, AI sectors

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NUS Newsroom 21d ago General
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Tamil Murasu, 14 May 2026, p4
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Will Singapore warm to nuclear as 20% of electricity goes to data centers?

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Nikkei Asia Education 22d ago General
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A sticky solution to a pesky agricultural problem

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University of Waterloo News 23d ago higher-ed
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Share New formulation cuts waste, contamination by making pesticides adhere better to plant leaves A water-based formulation developed at the University of Waterloo using nanotechnology is both greener and more effective than conventional…
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Singapore's Sea logs drop in e-commerce profit as competition intensifies

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Nikkei Asia Education 23d ago General
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Singapore's hidden bill: From the Middle East oil shock to your wallet

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NUS Newsroom 23d ago policy
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The Straits Times, Opinion, page B1
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Sony to buy music catalog from Blackstone with Singapore's GIC

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Nikkei Asia Education 24d ago General
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Harvard, Stanford, NUS among 9,000 schools facing May 12 ransom deadline in record Canvas cyberattack

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VnExpress International 24d ago higher-ed
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Hackers have given Harvard, Stanford, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and nearly 9,000 other schools until May 12 to negotiate or face the public release of stolen student data, in what cybersecurity firms are calling the…
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Facebook co-founder’s foundation pledges $6m for mental health training, youth work

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NUS Newsroom 25d ago wellbeing
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The Sunday Times, 10 May 2026, Singapore, pA15
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Vietnamese student wins fully funded PhD at world's No. 8 university in Singapore

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VnExpress International 26d ago higher-ed
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A Vietnamese chemistry student has won a fully funded PhD fellowship at the National University of Singapore at age 22, after completing her bachelor's degree half a year ahead of schedule.
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Food poisoning cases improve in 2025, 16.8 incidents per 100,000 people, lowest in three years

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NUS Newsroom 26d ago General
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Lianhe Zaobao, 9 May 2026, Singapore, p9
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Singapore universities assessing impact after global cyberattack on educational tool Canvas

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CNA Singapore 26d ago higher-ed
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Hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach, saying it had stolen data related to nearly 9,000 schools worldwide.
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PM arrives in Cebu for 48th Asean Summit, bilateral talks

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Malay Mail Education 28d ago higher-ed
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CEBU (Philippines), May 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here today for a two-day visit to attend the 48th Asean Summit and Related Meetings. A special aircraft carrying Anwar and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan…
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Beyond Roblox: Why Singapore's new app store rules offer some relief for parents

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NUS Newsroom 28d ago policy
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By Dr Corinne Tan, Academic Fellow at the Centre for Technology, Robotics, Artificial lntelligence & the Law, Faculty of Law at NUS The Straits Times, 7 May 2026, Opinion, pB2
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Singapore needs harsher penalties for money laundering: watchdog

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Nikkei Asia Education 29d ago General
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GP resource for pre-university students: Climate adaptation strategy

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Straits Times Singapore 30d ago higher-ed
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This is a special Straits Times General Paper resource for pre-university students.
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Examining impact of parents’ sensitivity to children’s needs

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NUS Newsroom 30d ago General
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8world Online, 4 May 2026 Suria News Online, 4 May 2026 Capital 95.8FM, 4 May 2026 The Straits Times, 5 May 2026, Singapore, pA15 Lianhe Zaobao, 5 May 2026, Singapore, p10 CNA938, 5 May 2026 Money 89.3FM, 5 May 2026 Tamil Murasu, 5 May…
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Singapore power plan buoys Sarawak's green energy ambitions

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Nikkei Asia Education 31d ago General
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NUS expands arts education beyond the campus stage through STEER regional exchange programmes

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NUS Newsroom 31d ago higher-ed
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From campus rehearsal rooms to international stages, NUS students are discovering new avenues to elevate their artistic practice beyond Singapore. Through the Study Trips for Engagement & EnRichment (STEER) programme, the ASEAN region has…
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Only around one in ten local patients are aware they have moderate to severe periodontal disease

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NUS Newsroom 34d ago General
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Lianhe Zaobao, 1 May 2026, Singapore, p9
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Voice AI startup Verbex to move headquarters from Singapore to Japan

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Nikkei Asia Education 35d ago General
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Singapore's DBS warns of 'second-order effects' from Iran war

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Nikkei Asia Education 35d ago General
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NUS Architectural Conservation Laboratory to pilot Singapore’s first net-zero retrofit for a historic building

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NUS Newsroom 36d ago higher-ed
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The National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Architectural Conservation Laboratory (ArCLab) will commence repair and upgrading works for its heritage building with the goals of becoming Singapore’s first historic building retrofitted to…
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NUS Baba House receives major gift from Tun Tan Cheng Lock Trust to expand Peranakan heritage conservation, research and education

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NUS Newsroom 36d ago higher-ed
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The National University of Singapore (NUS) Baba House has received a major gift from the Tun Tan Cheng Lock Trust, which will support regional research collaborations, expand public programmes, and broaden digital access to Peranakan…
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Townhouse set to be first energy self-sufficient heritage building here

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NUS Newsroom 36d ago General
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CNA, 29 April 2026 Channel 5 News, 29 April 2026 8world Online, 29 April 2026 CNA938, 29 April 2026 The Straits Times, 30 April 2026, Singapore, pA15-A16 Lianhe Zaobao, 30 April 2026, Singapore, p11
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Redesigning gut bacteria to protect brain from liver failure toxins

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NUS Newsroom 36d ago General
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The Straits Times, 29 April 2026, Singapore, pA14
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Ageing condos in Singapore need a leg up with better rules, not a handout

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NUS Newsroom 36d ago General
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By Assoc Prof (Practice) Gabriel Kor, Deputy Head (Academic) from the Dept of Built Environment at NUS Business School CNA Online, 29 April 2026
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From gut to brain: NUS scientists engineer bacteria to treat severe liver-related brain dysfunction

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NUS Newsroom 37d ago higher-ed
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When the liver fails, toxins – such as ammonia – that should be filtered from the blood build up and reach the brain. The result is hepatic encephalopathy (HE), a devastating neurological complication of liver disease that can cause…
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Malaysians among world’s most optimistic about AI, study finds

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Malay Mail Education 37d ago higher-ed
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia ranks among the top countries in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, supported by strong adoption rates, public trust and continued investment in the digital economy, according to global real estate…
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Celebrating excellence: Prof Hew Choy Sin receives distinguished orchid research honour

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NUS Newsroom 37d ago policy
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Professor Hew Choy Sin, who retired from the NUS Department of Biological Sciences in 2004, was conferred the prestigious AOS Orchid Research Award (AOSORA) by the American Orchid Society (AOS) in February 2026. The award is a major…
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Commentary: Working from home isn’t the flexibility that Singapore families need from employers

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CNA Singapore 39d ago higher-ed
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It’s flexi-time arrangements that matter more for employees with parenting and caregiving needs, says Victor Seah of the Singapore University of Social Sciences.
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Spottiswoode residents get more say in use of funds for neighbourhood

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NUS Newsroom 39d ago General
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CNA Online, 26 April 2026 8world Online, 26 April 2026 Vasantham News Online, 26 April 2026 The Straits Times, 27 April 2026, Singapore, pA12 Lianhe Zaobao, 27 April 2026, Focus, p3
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Mitsubishi Estate buys Singapore provider of furnished housing

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Nikkei Asia Education 41d ago General
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Tele – dentistry programme helps more than 350 kids over 3 years

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NUS Newsroom 41d ago General
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The Straits Times, 24 April 2026, Singapore, pA15
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Lessons on toll-free shipping from straits of Malacca and Singapore

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NUS Newsroom 41d ago policy
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By Asst Prof Tara Davenport, Co-Head of Oceans Law and Policy at the Centre for International Law and Deputy Director of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law, Faculty of Law at NUS The Straits Times, 24 April 2026, Opinion, pB1…
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NUS investigating student over racist remarks in viral Telegram videos

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Straits Times Singapore 41d ago higher-ed
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The probe comes after an online petition calling on the university to take “serious disciplinary action”.
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Five things we learned from this year’s International Student Barometer

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ICEF Monitor 42d ago higher-ed
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Etio’s International Student Barometer (ISB) is the world’s largest international student experience survey of enrolled students. The most recent edition of the ISB gathered responses from 93,843 international students from 135…
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New NUS building offers on-campus accommodation to overseas visitors

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NUS Newsroom 43d ago General
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The Straits Times, 22 April 2026, Singapore, pA11 Lianhe Zaobao, 22 April 2026, Singapore, p8 Tamil Murasu, 22 April 2026, p3
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Two studies make breakthroughs in treating some cancers in women

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NUS Newsroom 43d ago General
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The Straits Times, 22 April 2026, Singapore, pA12
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From Singapore to Finland: Students discover new perspectives on sustainability at Aalto University

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Aalto University News 44d ago higher-ed
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In March 2026, Aalto University Summer School had the privilege of hosting a group of bright and ambitious students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore for a two-week program on social sustainability and creativity.
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What happened when a group of locals and foreigners spoke bluntly about living together in Singapore

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NUS Newsroom 44d ago policy
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By Mr Nicholas Thomas, Research Fellow, Dr Justin Lee, Senior Research Fellow, Mr Wilson Goh, Research Associate, Ms A’isyah Najib, Research Assistant, and Ms Cecilia Kuek, Senior Manager; all from the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan…
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NUS scientists devise AI model that “reads” protein pairs, unlocking new insights into disease and drug discovery

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NUS Newsroom 45d ago higher-ed
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Researchers led by Professor Zhang Yang, Senior Principal Investigator from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore , have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that…
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New $60m programme to help steer marine policy, conservation

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NUS Newsroom 45d ago policy
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The Straits Times, 20 April 2026, Singapore, pA15 Tamil Murasu, 21 April 2026, p4
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Religious heritage and Islamic scholarship in Singapore

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NUS Newsroom 46d ago General
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By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee, Senior Lecturer in the Dept of Malay Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at NUS Berita Minggu, 19 April 2026, p16 and p17
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Centre launched to treat allergic diseases across different disciplines

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NUS Newsroom 47d ago General
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The Straits Times, 18 April 2026, Singapore, pA16 Lianhe Zaobao 18 April 2026, Front Page and p2 8world Online, 17 April 2026 Vasantham News Online, 17 April 2026
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Why the right of passage through Strait of Hormuz matters to everyone, not just Singapore

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NUS Newsroom 50d ago policy
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By Dr Tara Davenport, Deputy Director of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law, Faculty of Law at NUS, and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for International Law at NUS CNA Online, 15 April 2026
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