BERITA explains: Why hasn't booking of SG-Malaysia car rental services via an app become a reality?
Experts and operators said that for cross-border car rental services between Malaysia and Singapore to become a reality, various regulations, cost differences and enforcement mechanisms need to be…
Job insecurity hits workers from poorer backgrounds harder, new research finds
SMU Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Nina Sirola published a new research offering a fresh take on how employees experience job insecurity and reveals an…
Why China's workforce is ditching social security — and hiring retirees instead
China’s new rules enforcing mandatory social security contributions are pushing firms to hire retirees exempt from payments, reflecting weak trust in the system. SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu…
Cross-border private hire car service possible? Experts: Only feasible if certain conditions are met
Experts said cross-border ride-hailing services between Malaysia and Singapore are unlikely in the short term due to regulatory, cost disparity, and enforcement-related challenges. SMU Assistant…
Commenting on Singapore's traditional games, SMU Assistant Professor of Marketing Han Minju pointed out that the “dramatic” transformation Singapore has undergone creates a need for psychological…
5 new companies recognised as Singapore’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte
Deloitte Singapore has recognised 14 enterprises at the Singapore’s Best Managed Companies awards this 2025, with five new entrants joining the list of organisations celebrated for management…
Faced with GenAI, educators’ engagement capacity matters more than ever
In a commentary, SMU Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources (Education) Thomas Menkhoff stressed the need for educators to upskill so they can guide students in using generative…
Middle-aged laid-off workers in demand, mandatory social security creates unusual job market
Commenting on China’s new mandatory social security, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian noted that the new rules could raise labour costs, prompting job changes and even the hiring of…
Commenting on the appeal of “hidden gems”, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami said that once found, a hidden gem might lose some of its lustre, and cited American…
Governance is not about succession plans, but institutional innovation
TECO Electric & Machinery Chairman Morris Li believes that a company’s established governance systems will allow the right people to perform effectively in the right positions. This view echoes…
