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14 May 2026
A Place for Seniors to Connect: Inside Reunion Social Space at the National Museum
What if a museum can offer more than insights into history and heritage? Reunion Social Space (Reunion) brings heritage, conversation, and inclusive design together to support well-being and connection.
Partnerships: What happens when government works hand-in-hand with citizens and communities.
12 May 2026
Keeping AI’s Water Impact Sustainable Through Partnership with Industries
As AI drives demand for more data centres, PUB engineer Ken Chan is working to ensure digital growth does not come at the expense of Singapore’s water security.
Partnerships: What happens when government works hand-in-hand with citizens and communities.
21 April 2026
How NParks Built Singapore’s Biggest Skate Park
What does it take to build a national skatepark that youths actually like? An innovative mindset, five years of stakeholder engagement, and meeting the community’s needs
Partnerships: What happens when government works hand-in-hand with citizens and communities.
6 November 2025
Rooted in Trust, Growing With Singaporeans for Tomorrow: Melissa Khoo on CPF Board’s Past, Present, and Future
From a simple retirement scheme to a cornerstone of social security, Melissa Khoo reflects on CPF Board’s evolving role to better meet the needs of Singaporeans.
Leadership Stories: Lessons, journeys and candid insights from public sector leaders.
7 July 2025
Smarter homes, safer workplaces, fighting scams, and more: How the Public Service transforms for a better Singapore
Singapore’s Public Service has been transforming the way officers work, serve, and solve problems, keeping pace with a world that is growing more complex by the day.
Preparing for the Future: Ideas and projects preparing Singapore for what’s next.
26 June 2025
Think Bigger: These Books Will Change How You Lead, Live and Work
Change can bring about challenges, but it can also be filled with opportunities for growth and self-improvement. Here are nine books to help you thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Beyond Work: How officers recharge, pursue passions and stay well beyond the office.
7 April 2025
Singapore in 2035, As Imagined by Public Officers
We asked our readers, “If life in Singapore were a movie, how would you envision our society in 10 years’ time?” Here are their responses, generated with AI.
Preparing for the Future: Ideas and projects preparing Singapore for what’s next.
3 April 2025
Working Hard or Hardly Living: Three Reasons to Set and Maintain Boundaries At Work
As modern technology makes it more convenient to work anytime, anywhere, many professionals are falling into the trap of constantly being "on call". In this article, we explore how work-life balance can improve your productivity and mental health.
Beyond Work: How officers recharge, pursue passions and stay well beyond the office.
25 March 2025
Dealing With 400 Tonnes Of Oil: Emergency Preparedness In Action
When 400 tonnes of oil spilled into Singapore’s waters, a swift, coordinated response mitigated its impact. Here’s how Singapore tackled a fast-spreading oil spill crisis.
Partnerships: What happens when government works hand-in-hand with citizens and communities.
12 March 2025
The Movie in Our Minds: Singapore in 10 Years
In December 2024, we asked public officers, “If life in Singapore were a movie, how would you envision our society in 10 years’ time?” Here are some of the creative and thought-provoking responses that we received.
Preparing for the Future: Ideas and projects preparing Singapore for what’s next.