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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.

Rethinking Procurement: Waking up to a new digital reality

August 31, 2018
4 min read

An overwhelming 79 percent of procurement professionals surveyed in a new report released today believe that digital disruption will not significantly disrupt the organizational role of procurement.

Top ASEAN listed companies show improvement in the 2018 Business Integrity Disclosure in ASEAN study

August 27, 2018
16 min read

Thailand and Singapore retain first and second rankings respectively.

High scores of the 2018 Singapore Governance and Transparency Index reflect greater commitment by Singapore-listed companies for better governance

August 6, 2018
11 min read

Singtel and CapitaLand Mall Trust remain at the top of their categories in this year’s SGTI results.

NUS Business School study: Housing booms increase shirking behaviour in the workplace, may impact productivity and economic growth

July 16, 2018
3 min read

A new study by the NUS Business School has found that homeowners who have made a windfall in the housing market tend to shirk more in the workplace, which subsequently affects labour productivity and economic growth.

NUS Business School study: Women board directors have positive impact on financial performance of companies

June 29, 2018
3 min read

Gender diversity on boards has a positive impact on financial performance of companies through corporate governance, a National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School study has found.