Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

As the world becomes more uncertain, how can Singapore and the European Union work together to shape a resilient, rules-based global future?

Join Dr Enrico Letta, former Italian Prime Minister and Dean of IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, in a timely dialogue on the growing importance of Singapore-Europe cooperation in a multipolar world.

Chaired by LKYSPP’s Prof Francesco Mancini, the conversation will explore how both sides can strengthen open trade, deepen international partnerships, and modernise multilateral frameworks.

Don't miss out on this exciting conversation on 23 June at LKYSPP!

🔗 Register here: lkyspp.sg/dialogue-with-Enrico-Letta

Amid rising trade tensions and export controls, Chinese investment into ASEAN has surged in recent years. But is this merely a story of trade rerouting, or are global production networks being reorganised?

This webinar explores how protectionist policies are influencing Chinese firms’ offshoring strategies and altering supply chain structures across ASEAN.

It examines how trade profiles of industries in countries receiving Chinese investment are changing, and questions whether these shifts reflect broader changes in the regional value chains rather than temporary trade rerouting.

Join us for a webinar hosted by LKYSPP’s Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI) on “Impact of China's Offshoring on ASEAN Supply Chains” where our expert panel will answer these questions and more

Register here: lkyspp.sg/asean-economic-linkages-impact-of-chinas-offshoring

Water security is more important than ever.

With Singapore International Water Week around the corner, this article is a timely must-read.

In the 2026 Annual LSE Behavioural Public Policy Lecture, LKYSPP's Associate Professor Leong Ching draws on the unlikely transformations of Phnom Penh and Singapore to ask a harder question: if these two cases could defy expectations, why do so many places still struggle?

Her answer lies not in engineering or infrastructure, but in behavioural biases — and the institutions we build to work with them.

Read the full piece here: https://lkyspp.sg/water-insecurity-politics-of-water

Accountability is the obligation of public officials to remain answerable for their decisions and actions. This framework ensures transparency and the effective use of resources to achieve public goals. Through legal sanctions, political penalties, and social oversight, effective governance relies on the ability of the less powerful to restrain those more powerful than themselves.

This post is part of the "Governance Explainers" series by the Institute for Governance and Leadership, designed to unpack complex frameworks and key concepts in an accessible format for all readers.

Read the full explainer at: lkyspp.sg/governance-explainers-accountability

What should public policy education look like in the decades ahead?

Public Policy Schools of the Future brings together 54 essays from 58 leading thinkers to explore how our world is changing and what that means for the leaders of tomorrow.

Published by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy as it marks two decades of public policy education, this volume is a timely and wide-ranging conversation about governance, leadership, and the future of public service.

📚 Download your free copy and share it: lkyspp.sg/schools-of-the-future

Singapore prides itself on being a first-world economy, but is its foundation built on a "care deficit"?

While we prepare for a digital and AI-driven future, the physical labour that sustains our households remains largely invisible and legally precarious. With over 300,000 migrant domestic workers in Singapore, it is time to address the structural inequalities—from restricted labour mobility to the lack of basic labour rights—that keep this essential work in the shadows.

This post is based on the article "Singapore’s Care Paradox: First-World Economy, Third-World Care Labour". This deep dive into the legal and social frameworks of care work by Muhammad Faiz Krisnadi was awarded 3rd prize in the AY2025/2026 op-ed competition by Bridging GAP (Gender and Policy).

Read the full article at the link in our bio or visit: lkyspp.sg/singapores-care-paradox

Singapore has one of the most extensive networks of Digital Economy Agreements (DEAs) in the world.

As cross-border digital transactions become a larger part of global trade, governments face a growing challenge in governing them effectively. From data flows and digital payments to emerging technologies, the questions are complex and far-reaching.

How are DEAs shaping digital trade governance in Asia? And what role in Singapore playing in setting the agenda?

Join us for a webinar hosted by our Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI) on “Asian Digital Economy | Assessing the Impact of Singapore's Digital Economy Agreements” where our expert panel will answer these questions and more.

Register here: https://lkyspp.sg/digital-economy-agreements

LKYSPP was honoured to host the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) Conference 2026 in Singapore where leading policy minds from around the globe united.

See the LKYSPP teams in action by swiping on this post, or read more about our 2nd place winners’ experience here: lkyspp.sg/lkyspp-team-secures-second-place-at-gppn

You can also check out other inspiring student stories here: lkyspp.sg/students-stories