China and the European Union have reached a breakthrough in negotiations over electric vehicle (EV) trade measures, shifting away from punitive duties toward a pricing arrangement. SMU Associate…
Singapore businesses list rising costs and tariffs as their biggest challenges
Commenting on the results of a survey on the challenges of Singapore businesses, SMU Associate Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship Chen Liang said that more measures were needed to lower…
Gen Zs chase purpose, passion and also pay
Commenting on why “first jobbers” tend to be less satisfied with their job, progression and alignment with their aspirations, SMU Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources…
De-Sinicisation and re-globalisation: Meta explores a new path for US–China AI cooperation
Meta has agreed to buy artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Manus, a company founded in China but now headquartered in Singapore, in a deal seen as a landmark case of a US tech giant acquiring a…
Generative AI could help you lose weight in the new year
A research co-authored by SMU Assistant Professor of Marketing Linyi Li and MIT Sloan School of Management Professor Catherine Tucker found that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can be an…
Li Qiang calls for promoting balanced development of imports and exports
Chinese Premier Li Qiang began his first local inspection of the year in Guangdong, calling for expanded imports and more balanced trade growth after China’s trade surplus exceeded US$1 trillion,…
How are Singapore youth hashing out their career aspirations?
Commenting on an ST-Kantar survey, SMU Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Jared Nai said it is common for workers in their second job and beyond to feel more…
Disappointed by current society, Chinese youths venture abroad amid harsh employment pressures
SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian highlighted that the sense of helplessness experienced by modern youths is not unique to China and it is a global problem. He added that on a macro…
BYD’s growth slowed last year but is still expected to overtake Tesla as the market leader
Commenting on BYD’s growth in total sales in 2025, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian highlighted that in international markets, smaller companies face natural disadvantages, giving BYD…
In a commentary, SMU Assistant Professor of Communication Management (Education) Sungjong Roh and Swarm AI Managing Director Sam Ahmed said that the imbalance that artificial intelligence (AI)…
