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SPILL THE TEH: PENANG INSTITUTE

Through no-holds barred conversations, Spill The Teh gets into the minds of individuals who break stereotypes of society. Join us in igniting curiosity, changing perspectives, and seeing life’s flip side.

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ESS-MOE Annual Economics Seminar 2024: "Digital Innovation and the Future Economy”ESS-MOE Annual Economics Seminar 2024: "

As part of our educational outreach, the Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) co-organise an Annual Economics Seminar for Pre-University level students and their teachers/lecturers. The Seminar aims to broaden the appreciation and raise awareness of current economic issues of interest among students at the Pre-University Level.

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How should Competition and Consumer Protection rules evolve in the age of Artificial intelligence (“AI”)?

AI is transforming our economy and changing many work processes e.g., automation of routine processes, chatbots to dispense advice, and writing tasks through the use of generative AI models. Discuss the use of AI and its implications on competition and consumer protection policy. How can the government protect competition and consumers without stifling the advancement of technology?

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Is Singapore prepared for the haze season?

SINGAPORE: In recent weeks, there have been murmurs about the prospect of seasonal haze arising from forest fires and clearing of land, primarily in Indonesia.

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Our Past Events

ESS-MOE Annual Economics Seminar 2024: "Digital Innovation and the Future Economy”ESS-MOE Annual Economics Seminar 2024: "

As part of our educational outreach, the Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) co-organise an Annual Economics Seminar for Pre-University level students and their teachers/lecturers. The Seminar aims to broaden the appreciation and raise awareness of current economic issues of interest among students at the Pre-University Level.

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How should Competition and Consumer Protection rules evolve in the age of Artificial intelligence (“AI”)?

AI is transforming our economy and changing many work processes e.g., automation of routine processes, chatbots to dispense advice, and writing tasks through the use of generative AI models. Discuss the use of AI and its implications on competition and consumer protection policy. How can the government protect competition and consumers without stifling the advancement of technology?

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ESS Panel Discussion on Post Singapore Budget 2024

The announcement of Singapore’s FY2024 Budget on 16 February by Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong is the inaugural Budget under Forward Singapore (Forward SG) that outlines the government’s key socio-economic priorities and our fund distribution to achieve them. Since Independence, the Budget has been our strategic financial plan to address the complex challenges confronting us, set our national priorities, and build a resilient future together.

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The Economics of Healthcare in Singapore: Funding High-Priced Therapies and Driving Value-Based Care

The inaugural ESS-MOH forum seeks to foster a collaborative discussion among economists, policymakers, and professionals in shaping the dynamic landscape of Singapore’s healthcare system. The conversation focuses on two critical aspects: Funding High-Priced Therapies and Driving Value-Based Population Health in the Singapore contexts.

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