China’s exports in October 2025 declined by 1.1% year-on-year due to a high base effect and the impact of US tariffs. SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian said that with the trade truce…
The office cleaning lady who turns waste into works of art
In a commentary published as part of The Straits Times' Finding Joy series, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami shared how a contract cleaner's handmade decorations…
In an interview with Eco-Business, SMU Associate Professor of Finance and recipient of the Ho Bee Professorship in Sustainability Management Liang Hao – who also serves as Co-Director of the…
As Chinese firms here multiply, will 996 culture take root in Singapore?
In a commentary, SMU Senior Lecturer of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources and Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business Paul Lim recalled his doctoral…
Impact beyond academia – SMU’s research and cases earn global recognition
Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) ranks among the world’s top business schools for producing influential academic research for decision makers in…
Training safe: SMU research to support smarter, safer army training
Singapore Management University (SMU) and the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) have joined forces to collaborate in research and development focusing on psychological factors that influence safety —…
How green should a green loan be? DBS, OCBC’s loan to Hong Leong tests limits of sustainable finance
Commenting on Hong Leong's green loan, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Liang Hao said that two things can be true at once: A building can meet strong energy or green building criteria, as required…
More than 25 prominent figures are expected to attend the WE2025: Future in Motion exposition from 25 to 27 November, including SMU Professor Emeritus of Finance (Practice) Annie Koh. The event would…
China-US trade talks begin in Kuala Lumpur, seen as paving the way for Trump-Xi summit
Sharing his insights on China and the US trade talks, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian said that the countries have room for compromise to create a friendlier atmosphere for the…
Chinese companies making waves in Southeast Asia
Commenting on the expansion of Chinese companies in Southeast Asia, SMU Associate Professor of Strategic Management and Academic Director of SMU's Master of Science in Management programme Geng…
