China’s consumption growth may slow to 2.1% in first two months, lowest outside pandemic period
According to economists surveyed by Bloomberg, China’s retail sales growth in the first two months of 2026 may slow to about 2.1%, the lowest on record outside the Covid-19 outbreak period. The…
NMP forms 30-member team to help bring feedback to Parliament
A team of 30 individuals ranging from age 19 to over 70 are being tapped by first-term Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Neo Kok Beng to discuss and raise concerns about issues related to the…
Plumber or farmer? The changing Singapore dream is not a bad thing
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship David Gomulya said more young Singaporeans are considering skilled trades because they see opportunity and joy, and it…
SMU’s Business Families Institute launched a new framework to guide philanthropists with a structured approach to deploy their capital, work with strategic partners and support bold, long-horizon…
Analysis: Reserves can last for six months; China will not face oil shortage crisis
Commenting on China’s crude oil supply, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian pointed out that the sharp fluctuations in international oil prices mainly stemmed from speculation in the…
S’pore’s five-cent coin enters its twilight
SMU Associate Professor of Marketing Thomas Allard said the disappearance of the five-cent coin would have little impact on most consumers, noting Singapore’s continued shift towards cashless…
China's smartest students used to chase tech and finance jobs. Now, they're choosing manufacturing.
Commenting on Chinese students' shift to manufacturing and energy roles, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian said that China's industrial sectors, especially semiconductors, electric…
Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures
SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan noted that Asia-Pacific airlines with significant services to Europe, such as Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific…
Asia-Pacific carriers could benefit from Gulf conflict – even as price hikes loom
Commenting on flight disruptions in the Middle East, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan said that with Middle East air hubs closed, Asia-Pacific…
The real deal behind authenticity
Commenting on authenticity in food, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami said that to understand its enduring appeal, one needs to look at food as a cultural product.…
