Summary:
- The Ministry of Education (MOE) in Singapore plans to increase its spending on social science and humanities research over the next five years, from $380 million to $556 million.
- This increased funding will support research in areas such as education, psychology, sociology, and public policy, with the goal of addressing societal challenges and informing policy decisions.
- The additional funding will also help to strengthen Singapore's research capabilities and attract more talent to these fields, contributing to the country's overall intellectual and knowledge development.