US-China tariff wars: Hitting the pause button for now
SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian said that in upcoming China-United States (US) negotiations, the US will likely demand increased imports of American Products and services due to China'…
Tiny solar-plus-battery kits yield annual savings exceeding hardware cost
SMU Assistant Professor of Operations Management Bhavani Shanker Uppari and another academic conducted a study titled "Impact of solar lighting kits on the lives of the poor". The study found that…
Academics: Trade war far from over — US may shift to other forms of pressure
The US-China trade war has temporarily cooled as both countries agreed on Monday (May 12) to reduce previously imposed high tariffs by up to 11.5% over the next 90 days, following their first formal…
Property flyers a 'numbers game' that tests residents’ patience against agents’ pockets
SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami stated that physical flyers are most effective for locally relevant services like tutoring or car washes. While acknowledging the…
Singapore election: podcasts, memes, ‘chiobu’ – a look back at hustings colour
SMU Senior Lecturer of Communication Management Tracy Loh agreed that the more "relaxed" format of Podcasts offers viewers a different perspective of politicians, allowing their personalities to…
'Buy Now, Pay Later': Lifesaver for your wallet or a credit trap?
SMU Associate Professor of Finance Hu Jianfeng commented on "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) services, noting that borrowing to consume had become mainstream. He highlighted BNPL's lower entry barriers,…
Largest decline in 16 Months: China's official manufacturing PMI drops to 49% in April
China's official manufacturing PMI dropped to 49% in April, the biggest decline in 16 months, signalling growing economic pressure. SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian analysed that this…
SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan noted that air travel is highly sensitive to economic cycles. The impact of US tariffs on travel demand depends on…
Singapore election rallies are back, but will they sway voters?
SMU Senior Lecturer of Communication Management Tracy Loh observed that while rallies and enthusiastic crowds can impact voters, it is uncertain if these factors alone can persuade voters to change…
