The illusion of independent AI: How the US and China control the machines
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Chen Liang argues that the clash over Anthropic reveals a deeper reality: frontier artificial intelligence (AI) is…
Commenting on China’s oil price intervention, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian noted that China's oil prices are primarily influenced by international pricing mechanisms. Assoc Prof Fu…
Wellness or worry: Inside the rise of beauty and massage shops in the heartland
SMU Associate Professor Seshan Ramaswami pointed out that growing competition among beauty and wellness businesses in HDB estates is due to the "majority fallacy." He recommended government…
'Be human first, influence later': Why F&B operators are urging online reviewers to show empathy
Commenting on why F&B operators are urging online reviewers to show empathy, SMU Assistant Professor of Marketing Shilpa Madan said reviews play a key role in reducing uncertainty for other…
Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm
Commenting on the upcoming Labubu movie, SMU Lee Kong Chian Professor of Marketing Kapil Tuli said that Labubu has a loyal and fanatic customer base, so a film could potentially be a significant…
Sudden closure of the Strait of Hormuz exposes China’s 30-year strategic planning
Commenting on China’s energy security network, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian said that China could increase imports from Russia to offset shortages and serve as a strong buffer…
Commenting on Nvidia’s restart of H200 chip production, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian said that the sale of H200 chips requires approval from both China and the US, and that Nvidia's…
China’s consumption growth may slow to 2.1% in first two months, lowest outside pandemic period
According to economists surveyed by Bloomberg, China’s retail sales growth in the first two months of 2026 may slow to about 2.1%, the lowest on record outside the Covid-19 outbreak period. The…
NMP forms 30-member team to help bring feedback to Parliament
A team of 30 individuals ranging from age 19 to over 70 are being tapped by first-term Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Neo Kok Beng to discuss and raise concerns about issues related to the…
Plumber or farmer? The changing Singapore dream is not a bad thing
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship David Gomulya said more young Singaporeans are considering skilled trades because they see opportunity and joy, and it…
