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New Models for Financing Translational Medical Research in Singapore: Update

Since 2017, the Milken Institute has engaged with stakeholders worldwide on new models for financing translational biomedical research in Singapore. The Institute convened Financial Innovations Labs® in 2018 and 2019, where participants...
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Quintus Lim

Associate Director, Asia, Milken Institute International
Quintus Lim is an associate director of policy and programs for the International pillar at the Milken Institute. He focuses on policy areas such as R&D financing, technological adoption across domains such as health, food, agriculture, finance, and the broader economy, and issues of ecosystem building.
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Power of Ideas

Choosing Optimism in the Polycrisis Era

In the era of the polycrisis, there is a myriad of important issues to address. We see war, repression, modern slavery, inequality, climate disasters, pandemics. Henry David Thoreau once remarked, “There are a thousand hacking at the...
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Carol Geremia

President and Head of Global Distribution, MFS Investment Management
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Power of Ideas

Embracing Outside the Box Thinkers

Have you ever wondered if you have neurodivergent employees? If not, you are likely missing out. According to a variety of studies in the US and the UK, at least one in seven people are neurodivergent. If you are lacking inclusive and...
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Marlene Puffer

Chief Investment Officer, AIMCo
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Power of Ideas

Predictive AI’s Role in Education and Business

Now that the hype-cycle flywheel has slowed its pace ever so slightly, there’s a common belief about artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce emerging. It’s a belief that’s echoed through the AI community for years, but it’s now...
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Daphne Kis and  Peter Lee
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World Leaders to Descend on Singapore for the 10th Milken Institute Asia Summit, Celebrating a Decade of Progress, Action, and Impact

August 1, 2023 (SINGAPORE) - The annual Milken Institute Asia Summit, taking place from September 13 – 15, will convene regional and global leaders to discuss a wide range of issues and challenges shaping the Asia Pacific region including...
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Yeen Chong

Associate Director, Milken Institute International
Yeen Chee Chong is an associate director for Milken Institute International. Based in Singapore, he oversees and manages strategic communications with a wide range of global and regional media publications and partners. Chong works closely with colleagues in both Asia and the United States on planning and implementing global public relations and social media campaigns.
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