Research

Singapore is a launchpad, part of Asean’s deep tech and AI advancement: Heng Swee Keat

2026-10-02T08:39:16.000Z
The innovation gap refers to the distance between a strong scientific result and a product, company or capability that gains traction in the real world.
BT50: THE NEXT CHAPTER

The innovation gap that Singapore must close

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z
In a photo from Esther Horvath/AWI, a research team prepares to immerse a deep-sea camera in the Fram Strait in September 2023.

As ice melts in the Arctic, some deep-sea creatures are thriving

2026-07-08T07:49:47.000Z
From left: Zoraide de Deus Mota, Zulina de Deus Nunes and Levita de Deus Nunes have been recognised as the world's oldest living trio of sisters.

Scientists seek clues to longevity from three Brazilian sisters over 100

2026-06-25T07:58:23.000Z
THKMC's Centralised Research Unit comprises four full-time researchers and two psychologists.
TAKING HEART

Thye Hua Kwan improves service delivery with research on elder abuse, divorce support and art therapy

2026-06-21T07:31:02.000Z
Singapore's patents, research grants, research and development intensity, as well as technical talent, all rank in the global top tier.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Singapore’s real startup problem is not funding

2026-05-19T23:30:00.000Z
China will reach parity with the US in 2027 or 2028, the point at which both sides lead an equal share of joint research.

China closing in on US as leader in global science, study shows

2025-10-29T02:29:00.000Z
For marketers and brand strategists, the takeaway is that misspellings like Froot Loops for "fruit loops" can work, but only when they make sense.

Misspelled names may give brands a Lyft – if the spelling is not too weird

2025-08-20T12:00:00.000Z
To ensure SMU academics’ achievements are recognised globally, its standards cannot deviate too far from international norms. Otherwise, it will create a situation where a professor’s local credentials are not valued elsewhere.

Measuring what matters: Towards consequential research

2025-08-12T23:00:00.000Z
Beijing has sought in recent years to reduce its dependence on foreign sources for critical technology and products.

China reviews impact of US data curbs due to Trump’s budget cuts

2025-06-16T04:46:17.000Z