Lights out at 9pm: China’s firms push back against 996 culture
SMU Senior Lecturer of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Paul Lim sees efforts to curb toxic workplace practices in China as positive but stresses that real change takes time. He notes…
New messaging app allows air travellers to text others on same flight to fill idle time
SMU Associate Professor of Marketing Hannah Chang said that the Wingle in-flight messaging app, which allows passenger communication without internet, might promote social interaction and find…
New messaging app hopes to get travellers to fill idle time on flights by talking to others
SMU Associate Professor of Marketing Hannah Chang said that the Wingle in-flight messaging app, which allows passenger communication without internet, might promote social interaction and find…
CNA938 Rewind - Better navigation tools for an expanding MRT network?
In an interview, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan highlighted the importance of clear navigation tools for the MRT system, especially with the…
Are video podcasts a new political space to connect with hearts and minds?
SMU Senior Lecturer of Communication Management Tracy Loh notes that the use of video podcasts by politicians as part of their communications and campaigning strategy allows for a more off-the-…
Businesses bemoan Indian ‘tax terrorism’ and red tape
SMU Professor of Marketing Nirmalya Kumar stated that despite efforts to reduce bureaucracy, India's unpredictable regulations still make it a difficult place for business. He noted recent…
China’s CPI falls 0.7% in Feb, Larger decline than expected
In February 2024, China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.7 per cent year-on-year, its first drop in 13 months. SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian explained that this decline is not…
Researchers from SMU and SUTD developed a system integrating drone technology and AI to help coaches optimise swimmers' training. The project began in 2024, initiated by SMU Professor of Computer…
How to build a good working relationship with your new boss
SMU Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Shereen Fatimah, who researches workplace motivation, noted the importance of a trusting and constructive relationship…
China’s tech leapfrog: Time to lead?
SMU Associate Professor Chen Liang's commentary discusses DeepSeek's impact on AI competition by emphasising efficiency and open-source innovation over expensive infrastructure. This challenges…
