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In the first row onstage during a samba performance at the launch of Longevity Societies and Economies Institute (LSEI): (L-R) Interim Co-Director of LSEI Prof Paulin Straughan; Founder and Managing Director of Ageing Asia Janice Chia; SMU President Prof Lily Kong; Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development; SMU Provost Prof Alan Chan and Interim Co-Director of LSEI Dr Cheong Wei Yang.

SMU Launches Longevity Societies and Economies Institute to Advance Knowledge and Innovation for Singapore’s Longevity Transition

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Dr Lillyn Teh and her husband, Dr Foo Suan Tong (seated, middle), with Professor Lily Kong (seated, left) and Professor Alan Chan (seated, right), during the gift appreciation ceremony in March 2026. They are joined by members of the SMU faculty and team.

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