How Labubu seller Pop Mart seized a cultural moment to make billions
Commenting on the success of Pop Mart, SMU Assistant Professor of Marketing Shilpa Madan said that Pop Mart has turned Labubu into a growth engine by fusing cute aesthetics with casino-level…
Train service disruption: At least 18 major train disruptions recorded since start of 2025
Commenting on the recent train disruptions, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan said he does not see any underlying issues, noting that the incidents…
Advancing Digital Innovation and AI with the Digital Business Research Peak
LKCSB’s Digital Business Research Peak is making headway in exploring how AI tools are reshaping consumer experiences and core business functions from HR, marketing, and chatbots to blockchain…
CNA938 Rewind - Four breakdowns in five days: SMRT says unrelated
In an interview, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan explained that train lines operate on customised systems shaped by factors such as signalling,…
Analysis: China to grant licence to resolve TikTok algorithm dispute
A framework agreement on short-form video platform TikTok has been reached in the latest round of trade talks between the US and China. SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian said that both…
SMU Master of Applied Finance ranks 1st in Singapore, 2nd in Asia, 33rd globally
SMU's Master of Science in Applied Finance (MAF) programme set a new record in its debut placement in the 2026 QS Global Master's in Finance Rankings, ranking 1st in Singapore, 2nd in Asia and 33rd…
Analysis: China may authorise resolution of TikTok ownership dispute
The US and China have reached a framework agreement on transferring TikTok to US-controlled ownership, with analysts suggesting China may settle the key dispute over its recommendation algorithm by…
Empowering Students through the Fock Siew Wah SMU Grace Scholarship
From left to right: Ong Kim Pong, Group CEO, PSA International, Tow Heng Tan, CEO, Pavilion Capital, Tan Chong Meng, Board Director, Temasek Holdings, Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport and…
In an interview, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing Hannah Chang explained that young people are drawn to nostalgic items for their uniqueness, emotional comfort, and connection to past eras, often…
China’s consumer demand remained weak in August 2025, with Consumer Price Index (CPI) falling 0.4% and core CPI rising 0.9%, while Producer Price Index (PPI) dropped 2.9% but showed signs of easing…
