Tariff policy unlikely to bring supply chains back to the US
In a commentary on U.S. tariff policy, SMU Associate Professor of Operations Management Fang Xin opined that U.S President Donald Trump's efforts to "reshore" supply chains to the U.S. are unlikely…
Trade war breaks out - Zhejiang likely the most affected Chinese province
SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian sees both risk and opportunity in the tariff war, which he believes could accelerate China's shift from US-department trade to domestic and diversified…
Harness the power of micro habits to make the changes you want in your life
SMU Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Kenneth Tai explained that micro habits require less self-control and allow people to overcome inertia in their daily…
China’s March CPI decline narrows – Academics warn tariff war will worsen deflation risk
China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell year-on-year in March for the second straight month, missing expectations despite a slower rate of decline. The Producer Price Index (PPI) drop also deepened,…
LKCSB Launched New Sustainable Finance Track
Given the growing industry demand for professionals with a strong understanding of sustainable finance, the Lee Kong Chian School of Business has launched a new Sustainable Finance track for…
Industry expert names Leamington shop as one of her favourites in the world
SMU Professor of Marketing (Practice) Sabine Benoit listed One Stop in Tachbrook Road in The World’s Favourite Stores publication, as the store places the local community at its heart.
Politicians want to be relatable too, but are Singaporeans here for their new campaign strategy?
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-cuff…
Commenting on private-hire operator Grab’s move to establish its own taxi fleet with second-hand vehicles and how this affects service quality, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy &…
Grab's entry into taxi sector given green light on organic growth: CCCS, LTA
SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan noted that Grab's partnership with BYD will enable them to acquire taxis at low prices. He also pointed out that…
Why I’m not a fan of 'buy now, pay later' services
SMU Assistant Professor of Finance (Education) Aurobindo Ghosh said that instant gratification from Buy Now Pay Later schemes regardless of one's ability to repay is particularly risky for young…
