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General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 20, 2020
Rti's Sweet Sixteen Moment
Though the Right to Information Act has had a good run so far, its future as a citizen’s tool to question the state, must be jealously guarded.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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?
- 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.
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 - 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…
General Interest - Featured Article - Jun 13, 2020
Reimagining Industry Post COVID 19
The pandemic brings challenges and opportunities for pharmaceutical companies provided they are ready to face up to them.
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 - Nov 1, 2018
Fake news follows the migrant caravan
Misinformation and false statements are spreading online over the raging migrant caravan travelling towards the United States. Thousands of migrants have got as far as Mexico after the caravan which…
World - Featured Article - Jul 27, 2019
India & the United Nations (UN)
The UN works with the governments of nations primarily to maintain international peace and secondarily, to promote friendly relations between nations. The UN Charter was drafted and signed during the…
Technology - Featured Article - Jun 19, 2020
The real gold of Cyberspace
Cryptocurrency could create a transparent, decentralised medium of exchange, challenging the very concept of sovereign fiat currency.
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…