A living laboratory for future urban solutions
Singapore should strive to be where cutting-edge technologies and human-centric solutions are co-created and scaled globally to address the world’s most pressing challenges
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[SINGAPORE] The Republic made headlines earlier this year when it was named the world’s most innovative country by the Consumer Technology Association, the US trade body that annually organises the world’s largest consumer technology trade show. Leapfrogging from the 15th spot in 2023 to the top rank this year is no mean feat and has been the result of Singapore’s emphasis on strategic national planning and forward-thinking policies.
As global competition intensifies and urban challenges grow more complex, the city-state must also continuously evolve to maintain its edge as a premier hub for innovation and sustainability.
A living lab for urban solutions
Singapore’s journey from a resource-scarce island to a thriving metropolis offers essential lessons in urban innovation. Its Garden City vision, pioneered by founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, laid the groundwork for its reputation as a global leader in sustainable urban development.
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