In a commentary, SMU Professor Emeritus of Operations Management Arnoud De Meyer observed the scepticism surrounding artificial intelligence’s (AI) real impact, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Prof De Meyer opined that SMEs should focus on automation, augmentation and addition. He added that SMEs needed to begin with strong data discipline and adopt a Darwinian approach by building a culture of openness, making AI use transparent, and adopting a “learn fast, scale fast” mindset.
In an interview with CNA938, SMU Assistant Professor of Finance (Education) Aurobindo Ghosh said Malaysia’s ringgit rally has put the country on a stronger footing than its neighbours and may persist for a while. He noted that the stronger ringgit is a double-edged sword, where it could be beneficial if it is a transaction from Malaysia to Singapore, but not the other way around, though the difference is not significant yet.
Commenting on the benefits of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) tax that the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will introduce in 2026, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan said that the SAF levy would benefit Singapore in the long run, explaining that the levy is easier for small or newly established airlines as they do not need to navigate complex trading mechanisms.
Commenting on the rising demand for the Master in Management (MiM) in Asia, SMU Associate Professor of Strategic Management and Academic Director of the SMU Master of Science in Management (MiM) programme Geng Xuesong said that the expanding middle classes in many Asian countries, particularly China, are increasingly able to prioritise international education.
The "Workshop on Practical AI Capacity Building in the Asia Pacific Region" was held in Guangzhou on 23 November 2025. Representatives from around the world shared initiatives and tips on artificial intelligence (AI) capacity building. SMU Assistant Professor of Quantitative Finance (Practice) Liu Peng shared about skills upgrading and lifelong learning initiatives in Singapore.
The Case Centre featured a case study by SMU Associate Provost (Undergraduate Education) and Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Michelle Lee and SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami on how Vincent Mourou, founder of Marou Faiseurs De Chocolat (Marou), could grow the company while maintaining its commitment to sustainability, and how Marou should leverage its sustainability credentials in its marketing.
In a BT podcast interview, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan said that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is the only viable near-term solution in terms of sustainability, as jet fuel’s energy density is difficult to match. He explained that SAF reduces greenhouse gas emissions but costs more than regular fuel.
SMU, in partnership with real estate group Ho Bee, established the Ho Bee Professorship in Sustainability Management promoting research and education that empowers students and business leaders to leverage technology, finance and policy to drive Asia’s low-carbon transition.
In an interview with MoneyFM, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) and Academic Director of Accreditation Terence Fan said the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) hikes are data-driven, aiming to ease congestion depending on commuters’ travel time, while also highlighting that the increase would be gradual and measured. He also discussed that LTA’s perspective is to adjust ERP charges where the amount of traffic is slower than what is expected.
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 reached between China and the US, trade data between the two countries could be expected to improve.
