Middle-aged laid-off workers in demand, mandatory social security creates unusual job market
Commenting on China’s new mandatory social security, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian noted that the new rules could raise labour costs, prompting job changes and even the hiring of…
Commenting on the appeal of “hidden gems”, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami said that once found, a hidden gem might lose some of its lustre, and cited American…
Governance is not about succession plans, but institutional innovation
TECO Electric & Machinery Chairman Morris Li believes that a company’s established governance systems will allow the right people to perform effectively in the right positions. This view echoes…
Why are COE premiums increasing despite supply boost, and could this persist?
Commenting on high Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan noted that subsidies and lower electric vehicle prices…
In an interview with CNA938, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan discussed the proposal of Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke who expressed hope…
The Changi East Business and Leisure District is set to transform the area near Changi Airport’s T5 into a vibrant hub, strengthening Singapore’s role as a regional gateway with potential multimodal…
Singapore cross-border ride-hailing ban gets backing
Analysts backed Singapore’s decision to keep a ban on cross-border private ride-hailing service with Johor Bahru, Malaysia, citing adequate options and potential risks to the local taxi industry. SMU…
After eight consecutive days of gains, the SSE Composite Index narrowly missed 3,700 points on 14 August 2025, marking its highest level since December 2021. Despite a slight afternoon dip that ended…
Token249 affected by tightening regulations
The article covered the many facets of cryptocurrency and interviewed experts about them. One of them is SMU Associate Professor of Finance Emiliano Pagnotta, who highlighted that stablecoins have…
Commenting on Johor’s proposed Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link for Iskandar Puteri and Tuas, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan highlighted the need…
