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I went to Sweden and caught a glimpse of Singapore’s future
Sweden’s innovative culture and Singapore’s efficient governance make a formidable combination.
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To keep progressing in the next phase of development, Singapore will require something different – the kind of innovation and creativity that Sweden is known for.
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Two weeks ago, I attended a symposium in Stockholm organised by a consortium of Singaporean and Swedish universities on the theme of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on lifelong learning.
The symposium was motivated by the idea that Singapore and Sweden have much to learn from each other, and indeed, conversations with Swedish researchers and friends provided grist for reflection.
