Singapore's funfairs fight rising costs to keep childhood dreams alive
Commenting on Singapore’s funfair industry, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami called it "a risky business" that could still generate steady cash flow if designed and…
What Singapore must protect as global firms set up here
In a commentary, SMU Senior Lecturer of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Paul Lim discussed whether the ‘996’ work culture commonly associated with Chinese companies would dominate…
Personalising Coke cans to win hearts and minds
SMU Assistant Professor of Marketing Shilpa Madan said that Coca-Cola Company’s Share A Coke campaign feels charmingly low-key in an era when everything is personalised. She contrasted its low-tech…
The renminbi (RMB) has appreciated significantly over the past six months as US dollar weakens. SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian pointed out that the People's Bank of China (PBoC) has…
Aggressive negotiators win more money but destroy something more valuable, study says
In a study co-authored by SMU Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Michael Schaerer, findings revealed that people who make aggressive first offers do walk away with…
Singapore’s unforgiving food scene can go hot and cold on brands. What keeps them coming?
Commenting on Singapore’s competitive dining landscape, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami said that in a market saturated with cafes and local coffee shops, Luckin…
Crisis management simulations in executive education courses are now being recalibrated to address geopolitical instability, digital threats, and supply chain disruptions. SMU Professor of…
Singapore MBAs draw stronger interest amid global visa tightening and career shifts
Singapore’s business schools are seeing stronger and earlier-than-usual demand for their Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes ahead of the 2026 intake, driven in part by tighter visa…
Commuters to get real-time updates on train delays through webpage
SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan said in a CNA interview that the one-stop webpage launched by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is important for…
As more department stores in Singapore struggle, can they adapt and survive?
Sharing his insights on the struggles of department stores in Singapore to survive, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami pointed out the difficulty of hiring retail staff…
