Thought Leadership

Some of the world’s leaders, and leading thinkers from NUS and overseas, regularly gather and add to the rich diversity of thoughts and ideas on our campuses, in Singapore and across the globe.
Here’s what they had to share.

Regional offices across Asia could see bulk of job cuts as MNCs adopt AI

Regional offices across Asia could see bulk of job cuts as MNCs adopt AI

Speaker: Dr Xu Le

AI-driven efficiencies threaten jobs in regional centres especially middle managers.

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US-China ties: Kissinger may be humanity's last hope

US-China ties: Kissinger may be humanity's last hope

Speaker: Speaker: Kishore Mahbubani | 11 August 2022

A lot of swot – good or not?

A lot of swot – good or not?

Speaker: Speaker: Kelvin Seah Kah Cheng | 10 August 2022

Should ASEAN be an organisation based on the rule of law?

Speaker: Tommy Koh | 4 August 2022

Fighting inflation is more than having higher wages offset increased cost of living

Speaker: Terence Ho | 2 August 2022

Rise above blame games to meet common challenge of future pandemics

Speaker: Wang Linfa | 2 August 2022

Renewing an exceptional Singapore

Renewing an exceptional Singapore

Speaker: Speaker: Terence Ho | 27 July 2022

From fighting climate change to illness – why mangroves are worth celebrating

From fighting climate change to illness – why mangroves are worth celebrating

Speaker: Speaker: Daniel Friess | 26 July 2022

Improved meritocracy can focus on skills, training, and career progression

Speaker: Terence Ho | 15 July 2022

Why Asian nations should pause when America beckons

Why Asian nations should pause when America beckons

Speaker: Speaker: Simon Tay | 14 July 2022

Reimagining the Code for an ESG world

Reimagining the Code for an ESG world

Speaker: Speaker: Mak Yuen Teen | 12 July 2022