China's draft Private Economy Promotion Law aims to prohibit illegal fees and unauthorised restrictions. Scholars view this as a signal of government support for the private sector ahead of the…
Is 'something for everyone' the right thing to do?
SMU Professor Emeritus of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Practice) Pang Eng Fong and a colleague noted that while Singapore's Budget 2025 is lauded for addressing high living costs with short-term…
The rise of fresh juice and smoothie vending machines, led by iJooz, has transformed Singapore's convenience food market with over 1,500 installations. SMU Associate Professor Hannah H. Chang…
Budget 2025 is more than just an election budget
SMU Professor Emeritus of Finance Annie Koh discussed Budget 2025, emphasising the need for grants beyond CDC vouchers and advocating higher wages through improved productivity. She highlighted the…
On 17 February, Xi Jinping met with private entrepreneurs, signalling support for the private sector. This underscores the government's hope that private businesses will boost economic growth and…
At 60, S'pore is known for its innovations. Let's keep setting the pace
SMU Professor Emeritus of Finance (Practice) Annie Koh has been instrumental in expanding Singapore's global network and contributing to its reservoir of goodwill abroad, said Associate Professor (…
Lifestyle brands from China up the stakes for incumbents
SMU Associate Professor of Marketing Hannah Chang observed that Chinese lifestyle brands are leveraging cultural identities to succeed in Singapore, where diverse cultures are embraced. She mentioned…
Ways for non-drinkers to bond with clients and colleagues without alcohol
SMU Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Jared Nai shared tips for managers to support non-drinkers in the workplace. He suggested offering non-alcoholic options at…
Median monthly household income exceeds S$11,000 in 2024, a 1.4% rise after adjusting for inflation
With household incomes on the rise, SMU Assistant Professor of Finance (Education) Aurobindo Ghosh highlights that the 1.4% increase in real incomes, after adjusting for inflation, has strengthened…
Asia’s 20 Richest Families of 2025
SMU Professor of Marketing Nirmalya Kumar believes that Asia's richest families will face chaos and unpredictability under US President Donald Trump's second term. While he acknowledged risks, he…
