CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Could an inward-facing camera in your ride prevent molest?
In an interview with CNA938, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan said that the issue with inward-facing cameras is protection. However, he noted that…
Commentary: The next thing AI is changing? Job interviews
SMU Associate Professor Jared Nai says Gartner predicts job interviews will feature both AI and non-AI tests by 2027, impacting job seekers. He notes assessing AI proficiency is complex due to varied…
Republic’s carbon tax revenue for 2025 holds steady at $660m
Commenting on whether the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could affect Singapore’s carbon tax policy, SMU Professor of Finance Liang Hao said that the recent escalation in the Middle East has…
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…







