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General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 21, 2020
The Age of Pandemic Tourism
The beleaguered travel industry has to re-invent itself to emerge from the ashes of the pandemic if it hopes to seek a revival.
Indian Politics - Op-Eds - Nov 19, 2016
The Ray of Hope- Haji Ali
Have Indian women finally acquired equality in religion?
- Fake News - Jul 16, 2019
Duterte in hospital?
A recent news flourished as to how President Rodrigo Duterte was rushed to the hospital after his third State of the Nation Address. However, the Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a press…
World - Featured Article - May 2, 2020
Post-lockdown expectations
There is lack of definite information, so strategies are based on conjecture: said T.M. Vijay Bhaskar, at the Synergia Foundation webinar.
World - Featured Article - Jun 8, 2021
Too Little, Too Late?
Even as the rich and developed countries steadily emerge out of the stranglehold of the pandemic, developing countries can only look longingly at vaccines that remain out of their reach.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 10, 2020
Millennials Shape New Business Culture
Youth entrepreneurship is on a mission to fulfil economic, social, and environmental responsibilities. Is this a heads-up for traditional firms?
Indian Politics - Op-Eds - Nov 30, 2016
The perils of de-monetization
While the idea is good, is the Government lethargic in implementation?
- Fake News - Apr 28, 2020
India asks TikTok, Facebook to remove users spreading coronavirus misinformation
There is a lot of misinformation floating across social media networking apps regarding the COVID-19 and some of them are using religious beliefs to justify defiance of health advisories over the…
World - Featured Article - May 8, 2020
'Globalisation with localisation' ~ Boon Hui
Boon Hui Khoo, the former President of Interpol elaborated on the measures taken by Singapore during the pandemic at Synergia Foundation Forum.
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 18, 2020
Revival Policies Should Be Country-Specific
World economies differ vastly, so a 'one-size-fits-all approach' will not work
- Fake News - Jul 3, 2018
Rolex watches aren't from Najib's home
On May 19th, an image showing a tray of six gold Rolex watches was widely shared on social media site Pinterest. Singapore-based luxury goods store Shopfirstluxury debunked the photo clarifying that…
Elections - Featured Article - May 30, 2019
2019: National Elections
An in-depth, state-wise coverage of the political climate, events, key strengths, threats and assessments before the historic Indian General Elections of 2019.
Technology - Featured Article - May 13, 2020
The Changing Face of CI Security
As the world grapples with the effects of COVID 19 and puts greater reliance on digital services and platforms, the threat to critical infrastructure has spiralled.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 20, 2020
Free Speech Under Seize?
The role played by social media platforms in high octane election campaigns has spurred fresh demands for more stringent regulations to control internet content
- Fake News - Aug 13, 2018
Fake news spread after cyber attack in Singapore
Following the recent cyber attack that stole personal information of 1.5 million people including the Prime Minister of Singapore has been termed as worst cyberattack in the country’s history.
Geopolitics - Featured Article - May 30, 2019
Disruption in South Asian Geopolitics
Our series, ‘Dare to Disrupt’, draws lessons for businesses using illustrations from military and counter-terrorism history. This second article in the series, authored by Maj. Gen. Moni Chandi (Retd…
World - Featured Article - May 14, 2020
Russia's battle against COVID 19
In the 7th Webinar held on April 28th, the focus was on Russian efforts towards battling the pandemic and to seek strategies for a post COVID scenario.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2021
In House Ingenuity
By designing optimal systems and reconfiguring supply chains, Dynamatic Technologies has carved a niche for itself in the global aerospace industry.
Udayant Malhoutra, CEO and Managing Director of…
- Fake News - Oct 1, 2018
Untrue: The NEA using cameras to spot smokers at home
Rumours have circulated on social media earlier this week, claiming that the National Environment Agency (NEA), Singapore had put up cameras in Housing Board (HDB) blocks to catch people smoking in…
Counter-Terrorism - Featured Article - Jun 23, 2019
Disrupting a Kidnapping
In the fifth article of the series, ‘Dare to Disrupt’, Maj. Gen. Moni Chandi (Retd.) highlights the importance of humility and the ability to learn from one's enemies using the military illustration…