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Singapore Management University (SMU)

Singapore Management University (SMU): A prominent Singapore-based, publicly funded private university, SMU was established in 2000, modelling its education after the Wharton School. Its mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and cultivate broad-based, entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. Located in downtown Singapore, SMU offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across disciplines including accountancy, business, economics, law, and information systems. Recognised for its interactive, project-based learning and rigorous, interdisciplinary research, SMU holds prestigious triple crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and is noted for its world-class research and distinguished teaching.

Rescuers evacuate a woman after Tropical Storm Penha hit the area in Iligan, Philippines’ Lanao del Norte province, on February 6. Photo: AFP

Asean

Asean bets on new framework to remedy ‘uneven’ disaster response

The new ‘ASPECT’ initiative could help boost quicker collective regional responses during large-scale or evolving disasters, analysts say.

18 Mar 2026 - 3:33PMvideocam

Singapore

As Iran war fuels oil crisis, Southeast Asia’s small firms could be hit hardest

12 Mar 2026 - 5:51PMvideocam

Singapore

As Deliveroo leaves Singapore, spotlight turns on city state’s tight market

26 Feb 2026 - 4:36PMvideocam

Universities in Hong Kong

Boost R&D investment to make Hong Kong a global education hub: CUHK president

Chinese University chief Dennis Lo says Asia has been gaining prominence in the global tertiary education landscape.

24 Feb 2026 - 9:54PM

Secretary for Education Christine Choi (centre) at the APAIE opening ceremony. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Singapore

Who are ‘we’? Why some Singaporeans bristle at ‘we first’ inclusive society call

Several ministers have spoken about a “we first” society, prompting some Singaporeans to question whether it benefits foreigners more.

28 Jan 2026 - 7:48PM

US-Asean relations

Foot in the door or trap? Risks of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Southeast Asia

Nations are likely to try to avoid early commitment while steering clear of outright rejection to minimise US retaliation, analysts say.

21 Jan 2026 - 2:30PMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore’s retail ownership data sparks debate about foreign chains’ influence

Some observers warn that public perception could be warped since popular foreign chains in places with high footfall may be more visible.

20 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM

Singapore

Singapore urged to expand Johor SEZ to Indonesia to deepen Asean integration

The city state’s business federation and accounting firm PwC Singapore say such a move will ramp up the region’s allure to global investors.

13 Jan 2026 - 10:48PM

Singapore

Singapore businesses list rising costs and tariffs as their biggest challenges

A new survey shows supply chain difficulties, unfamiliarity with new markets, and lack of funding are also key hurdles for local firms.

11 Jan 2026 - 2:30PM

Artificial intelligence

Multibillion Manus deal delights, but raises spectre of a China AI exodus

Meta’s acquisition of Manus has opened a new cash-out path for China’s AI founders, but also sparked concerns over a brain drain.

31 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM

Manus has effectively shattered the fixation on ‘Ivy League’ degrees and marquee work histories. Photo: Shutterstock

Singapore

How Singapore’s unforgiving food scene can go hot and cold on brands

Over 3,000 eateries shut their doors last year, the highest since 2005, in one of the world’s most competitive dining markets.

21 Dec 2025 - 1:41PM

Singapore

As more department stores in Singapore struggle, can they adapt and survive?

The closure of more Isetan outlets comes in the wake of brands like Robinsons, Daimaru and SOGO that have ceased operations in Singapore.

11 Dec 2025 - 6:16PM

The Philippines

6 cyclones, 5 weeks: Philippines can’t escape its endless cycle of disaster

Corruption, complacency and climate chaos conspire to turn the Philippines’ natural hazards into man-made tragedies.

6 Dec 2025 - 8:17AMvideocam

Singapore

How Singapore’s green shipping vision is gaining traction, with China’s help

The deal with China will boost maritime decarbonisation and allow Singapore to build a strong supply chain with alternative fuels, analysts say.

14 Nov 2025 - 11:43AM

Vessels with shipping containers are seen at Pasir Panjang port terminal in Singapore in October. The country supplied more than 1 million tonnes of alternative bunker fuels in 2024. Photo: AFP

The Philippines

Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi in Philippines raises more disaster readiness questions

More than 100 people have been killed in the country as the latest typhoon fuels fears of more unpredictable extreme weather events to come.

6 Nov 2025 - 10:27PMvideocam

The Philippines

Is the ‘Big One’ coming? Earthquake mania grips Philippines as fears mount

Public ‘mass hysteria’ undermines long-term disaster readiness and shows a pressing need for better science communication, analysts say.

23 Oct 2025 - 10:00PMvideocam

Malaysia

From privilege to purpose: Marina Mahathir’s fight for justice in Malaysia

Marina says her privileged background has given her a responsibility to champion for those who are unable to advocate for themselves.

12 Oct 2025 - 3:13PM

Singapore

‘I’m scared he’ll snap’: Singapore’s high-rise noisy neighbour feuds turn deadly

A fatal dispute, reportedly over noise, has sparked a debate on the existing rules and enforcement measures for community dispute resolution.

12 Oct 2025 - 8:00AM

Singapore

Singapore 2025 wage growth lowest in Southeast Asia, edges out Hong Kong: study

The Salary Increase and Turnover Survey reveals that wages in the city state grew by 4.3 per cent this year, versus Hong Kong’s 3.9 per cent.

8 Oct 2025 - 8:34PMvideocam

The Philippines

Did the Philippines hit ‘snooze button’ again over latest natural disasters?

The damage from a deadly earthquake and two typhoons recently has led analysts to compare it with the flood-control scandal.

3 Oct 2025 - 9:27PMvideocam

Hong Kong environmental issues

As Hong Kong gets hotter, where is the city going wrong with urban greenery?

Record numbers of very hot days, hot nights make pedestrian-level ventilation and greenery essential to mitigating urban heat, experts warn.

20 Sep 2025 - 10:47AM

Singapore

‘Low-key crazy’: Singaporean students vie for campus finance club places

Facing intense competition for banking jobs, students hope membership in these clubs will help differentiate them to potential employers.

10 Jul 2025 - 2:03PM

Office workers in Singapore’s Central Business District. Photo: EPA-EFE

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