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When AI stands for augmented intelligence

By using technology to expose human blind spots, we can improve decision-making – but only if we ensure these systems remain transparent and accountable

From left: Prof Lim Sun Sun, vice-president, partnerships and engagement, SMU; Prof Alan Chan, provost, SMU; Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat; Beth Henderson, lead of startup programmes, The Gear by Kajima; Khoo Teng Lip, head, ST Engineering Ventures; and Jonathan Cheng, chief technology officer, Building and Construction Authority, at the launch of the Urban SustaInnovator programme.

SMU launches global deep-tech accelerator, welcomes 60 new-gen startups to Singapore

This is the first such programme in the Republic focused on addressing urban solutions and sustainability-related issues

SMU president Lily Kong believes the university can have a multiplier effect on sustainability through its students.
IMPACT LEADER OF THE YEAR (INDIVIDUAL)

‘Regenerative and restorative’: SMU president Lily Kong on the power of human-environment ties

The professor shares how she has upheld sustainability principles throughout her career

With the winners of the 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards are Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat (front row, seventh from left), flanked by UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong (sixth from left) and  SPH Media chairman Khaw Boon Wan.

11 enterprises and individuals honoured at 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards

Keppel clinches top award, alongside SMU’s Prof Lily Kong and Edible Garden City’s Bjorn Low, for leadership in sustainable development

Apart from green initiatives with environmental benefits, SMU says it will be committing a portion of the proceeds to fund social programmes.

SMU prices inaugural S$150 million sustainability bonds at 2.022%

It says this is the first such bond issued by an autonomous university in Singapore

The centre is expected to increase SMU’s opportunities to collaborate with local partners in education and industry, enhance human capital development, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise between the two Asean countries.

Singapore Management University opens new centre in Vietnam, plans three more in the region by 2030

The move follows encouraging results from SMU’s other overseas centres in Jakarta and Bangkok