Chinese Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus has completed a global transformation by moving its headquarters to Singapore and being acquired by Meta, reportedly for over $2 billion. SMU…
Nine Nominated Members of Parliament selected to enter parliament
Nine Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) were selected to enter parliament which included SMU Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship (Education) Kenneth Goh. A total of 57 proposed…
Focus Analysis | Phenomenon of ‘emotion economy’: Are we paying for our emotions?
SMU Associate Professor of Marketing Hannah Chang explains that emotions are not inherently irrational; instead, they rapidly integrate information and signal what people care about. Assoc Prof Chang…
China’s factory activity rose unexpectedly in December 2025, ending an eight-month slump, with the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) at 50.1 and non-manufacturing activity also expanding…
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…
