SMU's Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme strengthened its global standing in the latest Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Rankings, with notable gains across key indicators including sustainability-focused teaching, alumni salary outcomes, value for money and career progression. The programme’s strong showing reflects SMU’s deliberate integration of ESG and sustainability across the curriculum, aligned with evolving business expectations and the growing demand for responsible leadership.
Commenting on Market Forces’ complaint lodged with the Singapore Exchange against OCBC on disclosure gaps in carbon-intensive assets, SMU Professor of Finance Liang Hao said that a tiered approach of deep disclosures and targets for sectors with major exposure, a portfolio-wide risk screening, and supplementary explanations for specific exposures or policy interpretations would help achieve that balance of transparency.
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI announced on 24 February 2026 that it has filed a lawsuit against the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), arguing that its practice of adding certain drones to the control list is flawed and violates the US Constitution.
Commenting on Singapore and China’s deepening financial ties, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian said attracting Chinese enterprise listings will help expand the size and liquidity of Singapore's capital market. He said that by having Chinese enterprises list in Singapore, Singapore's capital market will enable international investors to more conveniently invest in the Asian growth story, strengthening capital allocation.
Commenting on the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) warning on China’s growth model, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian said increasing consumption as a long-term goal is appropriate, but policies should focus on raising incomes and strengthening social security, adding that China’s trade surplus is unlikely to shrink in 2026 despite IMF concerns over export momentum.
In a commentary, SMU Professor of Finance (Education) and Associate Dean of Pre-Experience Postgraduate Programmes Benedict Koh said that the Central Provident Fund’s (CPF) new voluntary scheme will be welcomed by those keen to grow their retirement savings but lack the investment know-how. Prof Koh added that if designed well, the scheme could empower more Singaporeans to grow their retirement savings with greater confidence.
Commenting on National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre’s (NVPC) report on the impact of leadership on social welfare and volunteer work, SMU Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship David Gomulya said companies donating to philanthropic causes have already moved beyond the trial stage and are willing to formally incorporate charitable projects into their corporate culture or operating models.
Commenting on Singapore Tourism Board’s auntie matchmaking concept, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami noted that the “Aunties, Not Algorithms” campaign’s novelty alone could help reframe perceptions of Singapore. Assoc Prof Ramaswami said that just the intrigue of the possibilities is enough to put Singapore into the consideration set of travel destinations as an interesting, unconventional place.
Commenting on Mediacorp’s 2026 World Cup coverage deal, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami noted that as the solo terrestrial broadcaster, Mediacorp is under pressure to hold on to its audience. Assoc Prof Ramaswami expressed his scepticism about whether fans will fork out for paid World Cup packages as Mediacorp announces that 28 matches would be aired for free, reducing the attractiveness of alternative packages for the viewer.
Commenting on Singapore’s hub status on the development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR), SMU Assistant Professor of Operations Management (Education) Joyce Low opined that any direct impact will be limited because the route is not suitable for most container trade. Therefore, she added that the core containerised trade that sustains Singapore’s transhipment hub role will continue to rely primarily on the Suez-Malacca corridor and intra-Asia networks.
