Why is S’pore GP still the hottest ticket?
Commenting on the popularity of the Singapore Grand Prix, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami said that the race appeals to different segments of Singaporeans. Assoc…
Singapore factory activity rises even as US imposes tariffs on pharmaceuticals
Singapore’s manufacturing output rose in September 2025 despite US tariffs on pharmaceuticals. SMU Lee Kong Chian Professor of Operations Management Shantanu Bhattacharya said that Asia will continue…
Problems with AI use in Singapore’s universities underscore Pope’s concerns over the technology
Commenting on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in academia, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami said that AI does not have the specific domain knowledge needed to…
How the US rewired TikTok — without pulling the plug
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship Chen Liang observed that a US consortium led by Oracle, Silver Lake, and Andreessen Horowitz is poised to take an 80% stake…
When does a diamond ring get too big?
In a commentary, SMU Professor of Marketing (Practice) Sabine Benoit examined society’s fascination with celebrity engagement rings, noting that oversized diamonds serve as symbols of love, status,…
Wang Yi: Current stable US-China ties must be cherished
Boeing was reportedly in talks to sell 500 planes to China, a move that Chanson & Co Executive Director Shen Meng likened to agricultural products as part of US-China trade negotiations, with…
The science behind hawker signs
Commenting on the significance of signboards, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami said signs have the biggest impact on occasional visitors, “for whom visual imagery is…
How Labubu seller Pop Mart seized a cultural moment to make billions
Commenting on the success of Pop Mart, SMU Assistant Professor of Marketing Shilpa Madan said that Pop Mart has turned Labubu into a growth engine by fusing cute aesthetics with casino-level…
Train service disruption: At least 18 major train disruptions recorded since start of 2025
Commenting on the recent train disruptions, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan said he does not see any underlying issues, noting that the incidents…
Advancing Digital Innovation and AI with the Digital Business Research Peak
LKCSB’s Digital Business Research Peak is making headway in exploring how AI tools are reshaping consumer experiences and core business functions from HR, marketing, and chatbots to blockchain…
