Over 40% of Singaporeans think they will never achieve financial freedom according to Singlife poll
SMU Assistant Professor of Finance (Education) Aurobindo Ghosh discussed the 2023 Singlife Financial Freedom Index. The survey of 3,000 Singaporeans and permanent residents aged 18 to 65 found…
Time to take a hard look at curbing consumerism
In a commentary, SMU Associate Provost (Undergraduate Education) and Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Michelle Lee, who teaches a course in sustainable consumption, discussed the need to…
Young people embracing TikTok trend of 'underconsumption core'
Commenting on the TikTok trend known as “underconsumption core”, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami said that when making their lists, participants would be more…
Opinion: Kallang Alive a bold vision to transform Singapore's sporting landscape
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Kenneth Goh, who is also Secretary-General of Singapore Aquatics and a former national record holder in…
A year without shopping: Young Singaporeans embrace TikTok’s ‘underconsumption core’ trend
Commenting on the “low-buy challenge”, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami said that when making their lists, participants would be more conscious of why they are buying…
Commenting on the upcoming regulations to be implemented for personal mobility aid (PMA) users in 2025, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan said the…
Professor Annie Koh on President Tharman's role as co-chair of World Bank advisory council on jobs
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam continues to play an active role on the international stage. The latest is a new appointment to co-chair a global advisory council on jobs. In an interview, SMU…
Like the Olympics, education is not always about winning
In a commentary, SMU Professor Emeritus of Operations Management Arnoud De Meyer discussed the need to measure and reward learning for the effort put in and how students challenge themselves. He…
Prime drinks, Feastables chocolates deliver a beast of a punch for their influencer creators
Commenting on FairPrice's strategy of launching the Prime drinks collection and Feastables chocolate bars from celebrity influencers, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami…
Gautam Adani Succession Plan: Inside Family’s Future as Controversy Continues
In a Bloomberg interview [from 38m:30s – 45m:17s], SMU Professor of Marketing Nirmalya Kumar discussed the complexities of succession planning within large conglomerates like the Adani Group. He…
