Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy A world transformed through good governance and leadership excellence. It was founded in 2004.
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The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKY School) is part of the National University of Singapore, Asia’s top university*. The LKY School offers graduate degree programmes in the areas of public policy and administration. Its Master degree courses include: Master in Public Policy, Master in International Affairs, Master in Public Administration, and Master in Public Management. It also offers

a Master in Public Administration and Management (in Chinese) as well as a PhD in Public Policy. The LKY School’s predecessor was the Public Policy programme at NUS, set up in partnership with the Harvard Kennedy School in 1992. Today, Harvard Kennedy School remains a strategic partner of the LKY School. For more information, visit www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg

*According to QS World University Rankings 2021

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07/09/2026

Orientation 2026 kicked off with much buzz and excitement!

In a warm welcome to new LKYSPP students, our Dean and Wang Gungwu Professor in East Asian Affairs Joseph Liow set the tone for a year of learning, growth, and transformation.

Faculty members also introduced themselves to the cohort, sharing their passion for public policy and their dedication to supporting students through their academic journey.

The week was packed with a vibrant mix of engaging activities and essential onboarding sessions, from programme briefings to Djembe drumming and the Amazing Race.

These experiences gave students the chance to learn more about Singapore and the School, while also building meaningful connections with classmates and faculty members.

Welcome to the LKYSPP community and here’s to the experience of a lifetime! 🎉



The global economic order is shifting, and trade is emerging as a geopolitical battleground. At a recent public lecture ...
04/09/2026

The global economic order is shifting, and trade is emerging as a geopolitical battleground.

At a recent public lecture hosted by LKYSPP, Professor Dennis Novy, Chief Economist at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and Dr Denis Hew, Senior Research Fellow at CAG, unpacked a critical new concept: 'Tariff Confusion'.

As Southeast Asia navigates this deeply contested trading environment, understanding these dynamics is a survival mechanism for businesses large and small.

🔗 To discover how governments and businesses are moving from reaction to resilience, read the full article: lkyspp.sg/tariff-confusion

Computation-intensive digital industries are rapidly expanding, yet there is little evidence on how to regulatetheir car...
03/09/2026

Computation-intensive digital industries are rapidly expanding, yet there is little evidence on how to regulatetheir carbon emissions.

Join us for a webinar hosted by LKYSPP’s Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI) on “The Challenge of Regulating Dirty Digital Industries: Evidence from Cryptocurrency Mining”, as our speakers examines the effectiveness of different decarbonisation policies and the broader implications of carbon regulation in digital sectors.

Register here: lkyspp.sg/regulating-dirty-digital-industries

LKYSPP is excited to be participating in the Postgraduate Fair 2026 on 5 September at Raffles City Convention Centre.Dro...
31/08/2026

LKYSPP is excited to be participating in the Postgraduate Fair 2026 on 5 September at Raffles City Convention Centre.

Drop by our booth to meet our Student Recruitment team and learn more about our graduate programmes.

You'll also have the opportunity to speak with our current students, who will be happy to share their experiences and answer any questions about life at LKYSPP.

🔗 Register now at postgrad.com.sg

Gliding across the water without a ripple out of place, our resident swan at the neighbouring Botanic Gardens makes it l...
28/08/2026

Gliding across the water without a ripple out of place, our resident swan at the neighbouring Botanic Gardens makes it look effortless. What you don't see is the paddling beneath the surface.

A fitting reminder for anyone feeling overwhelmed this week: stay composed on the surface, keep pushing underneath. You’ve got this. 🦢

Spotted around campus and captured for our series.

Washington has lowered Singapore's tariff rate from 12.5% to 10%, tied to concerns over goods made with forced labour. T...
26/08/2026

Washington has lowered Singapore's tariff rate from 12.5% to 10%, tied to concerns over goods made with forced labour. The question now is what should Singapore give up to keep it.

In a recent op-ed, Yong Pung How Professor Ramkishen S. Rajan of LKYSPP argues the answer is — not much. Singapore should address the forced-labour concern directly, he writes, but a modest reduction does not by itself justify a wider economic-security agreement of the kind Jordan struck with Washington.

His case rests on a principle worth protecting. For a trading hub, strategic flexibility is an economic interest, not only a foreign-policy one.

This op-ed was first published in The Straits Times.

25/08/2026

At the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Institute for Governance and Leadership (IGL), our customised leadership programmes bring together current and future leaders, offering a platform where they can exchange ideas and be better equipped with skills needed to navigate emerging challenges within their own communities.

To support more opportunities for programmes that develop current and next generation of leaders, visit: https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/give

As trade tensions and geopolitical shifts reshape global investment, how can India remain an attractive destination for ...
21/08/2026

As trade tensions and geopolitical shifts reshape global investment, how can India remain an attractive destination for foreign direct investment?

Join Dr Sasidaran Gopalan, Senior Lecturer and Co-Chair of the Master in Public Policy programme at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), National University of Singapore, for a masterclass on "Foreign Direct Investment in a Fragmented World".

Explore the changing drivers of FDI, why the quality of investment matters, and the strategies emerging economies can adopt to attract sustainable investment and drive long-term economic growth.

There will be 2 sessions in two separate cities — Chennai and Colombo.

The Chennai masterclass is part of the NUS Postgraduate Fair in Chennai. Meet LKYSPP and 13 other NUS colleges, schools and faculties at the ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, on Saturday, 29 August 2026.

Discover more than 150 Master’s and 70+ PhD programmes, attend 11 masterclasses exploring the latest industry trends and emerging developments, and learn about scholarships and financial aid opportunities. You can also receive personalised programme and career guidance, and connect directly with the NUS community to help you make informed decisions about your postgraduate journey.

Alternatively, meet us in Colombo on Sunday, 30 August 2026, and be a part of this masterclass.

Depending on which city you are in, don’t miss this opportunity to discover where an NUS postgraduate education could take you.

🔗 Register for the Chennai Masterclass (Part of the NUS Postgraduate Fair): lkyspp.sg/Chennai-Masterclass

🔗 Register for the Colombo Masterclass: lkyspp.sg/Colombo-Masterclass

China hosted APEC this year at an awkward moment for the region: trade tensions rising, supply chains fraying, and techn...
19/08/2026

China hosted APEC this year at an awkward moment for the region: trade tensions rising, supply chains fraying, and technology moving faster than the rules meant to govern it.

Recently, the Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG) at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy convened a panel to take stock. Moderated by Dr Denis Hew, it brought together Eduardo Pedrosa of the APEC Secretariat, Kaewkamol Pitakdumrongkit of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, and CTI's Christopher Tan.

Their shared conclusion: APEC's real test is not the number of declarations it produces, but whether economies can turn shared concerns into action. In a forum with no enforcement mechanism, that comes down to trust, alignment, and the will to follow through.

Swipe through for the key moments from the discussion

In a time of deep uncertainty, trade, investment, technology, and supply chains are now strategic tools as much as econo...
18/08/2026

In a time of deep uncertainty, trade, investment, technology, and supply chains are now strategic tools as much as economic ones. What does this mean for , and ?

Join Prof Dennis Novy, Chief Economist at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick, as he explores how economic and geopolitical forces are becoming more intertwined.

Chaired by CAG Senior Research Fellow Dr Denis Hew, the lecture will introduce the concept of “tariff confusion” — the idea that uncertainty in trade policy can have significant economic consequences beyond the tariffs themselves.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this conversation on 21 August 2026, 5:15 pm - 6:30 PM at LKYSPP!

🔗 Register here: https://lkyspp.sg/trade-in-an-age-of-uncertainty

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