IN FOCUS: 5 years since Singapore's PMD footpath ban, are pedestrians safer?
Commenting on the number of personal mobility device (PMD) accidents falling significantly in the years since the ban of these devices from footpaths, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy &…
Cheque volumes fall 80% as S'pore adopts digital payments
Commenting on some people having to use cheques when they were moving out or into their units, SMU Assistant Professor of Finance (Education) Aurobindo Ghosh said, “Cheques can be used for down…
Climate Connections: Are you under consuming what you have?
In an interview, SMU Associate Provost (Undergraduate Education) and Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Michelle Lee, weighed in on how attitudes towards consumption are changing, and what…
Bus drivers in Singapore aren't getting any younger. Here is why it's a big problem
Commenting on bus companies seeking to transform their appeal to jobseekers as many of its current crop of drivers are nearing or have reached their retirement age, SMU Assistant Professor of…
Clicking 'add to cart' may spark joy for now. Don't expect it to last
In a commentary, SMU Associate Provost (Undergraduate Education) and Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Michelle Lee discussed why people often purchase more than they need. She explained…
The movement of localised Chinese officials reflects a focus on mitigating financial risks and addressing debt crises. It indicates that China's top leadership recognises the need for more…
Time to say goodbye to physical corporate cheques
In an interview, SMU Assistant Professor of Finance (Educaiton) Aurobindo Ghosh discussed the phasing out of physical cheques in Singapore. He highlighted how the two new electronic payment methods…
‘I earn $300k annually’: How younger workers are using social media to push for pay transparency
Commenting on how younger workers are using social media to push for pay transparency, SMU Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Shereen Fatimah said that pay…
At the workplace, women who adjust their persona to be more ‘masculine’ do so at their own risk
Commenting on gender stereotypes in the workplace, SMU Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Kenneth Tai said that gender norms expect men to be assertive, controlling…
From Oct last year to Sep this year, overall reliability of Singapore's MRT network has declined
Commenting on the significant decline in reliability on the East-West MRT Line, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship Terence Fan opined that this is likely due to the…
