Generative AI could help you lose weight in the new year
A research co-authored by SMU Assistant Professor of Marketing Linyi Li and MIT Sloan School of Management Professor Catherine Tucker found that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can be an…
Li Qiang calls for promoting balanced development of imports and exports
Chinese Premier Li Qiang began his first local inspection of the year in Guangdong, calling for expanded imports and more balanced trade growth after China’s trade surplus exceeded US$1 trillion,…
How are Singapore youth hashing out their career aspirations?
Commenting on an ST-Kantar survey, SMU Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Jared Nai said it is common for workers in their second job and beyond to feel more…
Disappointed by current society, Chinese youths venture abroad amid harsh employment pressures
SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian highlighted that the sense of helplessness experienced by modern youths is not unique to China and it is a global problem. He added that on a macro…
BYD’s growth slowed last year but is still expected to overtake Tesla as the market leader
Commenting on BYD’s growth in total sales in 2025, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian highlighted that in international markets, smaller companies face natural disadvantages, giving BYD…
In a commentary, SMU Assistant Professor of Communication Management (Education) Sungjong Roh and Swarm AI Managing Director Sam Ahmed said that the imbalance that artificial intelligence (AI)…
Chinese Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus has completed a global transformation by moving its headquarters to Singapore and being acquired by Meta, reportedly for over $2 billion. SMU…
Nine Nominated Members of Parliament selected to enter parliament
Nine Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) were selected to enter parliament which included SMU Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship (Education) Kenneth Goh. A total of 57 proposed…
Focus Analysis | Phenomenon of ‘emotion economy’: Are we paying for our emotions?
SMU Associate Professor of Marketing Hannah Chang explains that emotions are not inherently irrational; instead, they rapidly integrate information and signal what people care about. Assoc Prof Chang…
China’s factory activity rose unexpectedly in December 2025, ending an eight-month slump, with the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) at 50.1 and non-manufacturing activity also expanding…
