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Study of 100 leading brands in Singapore shows positive impact of sustainability reporting on brand value

September 16, 2020
6 min read

A study of 100 leading brands in Singapore found that sustainability reporting is positively linked to their brand value. However, one-fifth of these brands do not engage in sustainability reporting.

All-time high SGTI results highlight improvements in corporate governance disclosures and practices

August 4, 2020
7 min read

The Singapore Governance and Transparency Index (SGTI) 2020 surged to an all-time high score of 67.9 points, compared with 59.3 last year.

Joint study: 40 per cent of Singaporeans who order food delivery had problems with order

July 20, 2020
3 min read

A survey of 500 respondents based in Singapore showed that more than half ordered food delivery at least once a week. In addition, 40 per cent of the respondents had a problem with an order, and they were more likely to blame the restaurant than the delivery service providers (DSPs).

Retail price promotions cause impatience: NUS study

March 2, 2020
3 min read

A National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School study has shown that exposure to price promotions can cause impatience in another unrelated setting.

Almost all SGX-listed companies produce sustainability reports since mandate

December 4, 2019
3 min read

Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) and the Centre for Governance, Institutions and Organisations (CGIO) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, today said their joint review showed that almost all listed companies have produced their sustainability reports on a timely basis following the mandating of the requirement.

NUS study reveals impact of housing policies on Singaporeans’ future wealth

October 17, 2019
3 min read

A study by the National University of Singapore (NUS) has shown the significant influence the type of housing Singaporean parents own has on their children’s future economic status.

Healthy competition gives Singapore’s ride-hailing market a boost: NUS Business School study

October 2, 2019
3 min read

Entry of new players in the ride-hailing market saw average commuter fares falling by 11 per cent, while 55 per cent of drivers say their earnings increased.

All-time high results for 2019 Singapore Governance and Transparency Index reflects continued engagement and commitment by Singapore-listed companies

August 7, 2019
12 min read

Singtel retains crown for fifth year running. CapitaLand Commercial Trust emerges as the new lead in the REITs and Business Trusts category.

NUS Business School study: Home-based entrepreneurship promotes firm creation and serial entrepreneurship especially for HDB owners

March 7, 2019
3 min read

A study by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School has found that the introduction of the Home Office Scheme (HOS) in late 2001, a home-based entrepreneurship scheme by the Singapore government, has effectively promoted business creation activities, especially those businesses permitted to operate in residential properties.

NUS study: HDB flats above 30 years depreciate less than private housing as they withstand better against aging effects

February 13, 2019
2 min read

A study by the National University of Singapore (NUS) reveals that Housing Development Board (HDB) flats survive depreciation effects better than private non-landed housing, when they are 30 years and above.

NUS Business School study: Introduction of PayLah! boosts mobile wallet usage; may foster business growth for small, entrepreneurial firms

December 13, 2018
3 min read

A new study by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School has found that the introduction of PayLah!, a smartphone-based Quick Response (QR) code payment technology in Singapore, has doubled the use of mobile payments.

76 per cent more companies have embarked on sustainability reporting but board commitment questionable

November 22, 2018
6 min read

Findings from the latest biennial study on sustainability reporting indicate need for greater accountability to report sustainability practices.