News Reports

2626. July 29, 2021

      SCMP

      People’s behaviour towards events affects how they spend

      In a commentary, Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor of Finance Sumit Agarwal (Dept of Finance) writes that policymakers must bear in mind that external factors such as terror attacks and natural disasters can change consumption patterns.
2627. July 29, 2021

      Financial Times

      UK plans to use Commonwealth Games to boost trade and investment

      The article mentions Distinguished Prof Andrew K. Rose’s (Dean) study on the impact of mega sporting events on international trade.
2628. July 28, 2021

      The Straits Times

      Is Chinese bailout for Evergrande on the cards?

      Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh (Director, CGS) comments on the Chinese government rescuing the debt-laden Evergrande.
2629. July 28, 2021

      Financial Times

      Investment Strategies for a Sustainable Recovery in Asia

      Assoc Prof Zhang Weina (Dept of Finance) is a panellist at Financial Times’ virtual event "Investment Strategies for a Sustainable Recovery in Asia".
2630. July 27, 2021

      China Today

      Paying for knowledge enables lifelong learning

      Assoc Prof Fu Qiang (Dept of Strategy & Policy) gives his outlook on online paid content in China.
2631. July 27, 2021

      The Business Times

      Businesses need to be ready for climate-change reporting

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh (Director, CGS) and Research Associate Yvonne Yock (CGS) discuss stakeholders’ emphasis on climate change.
2632. July 26, 2021

      The Hindu

      Study finds how migrants become unofficial brand ambassadors for FMCG firms

      The article features Assoc Prof Vishal Narayan’s (Dept of Marketing) study "The Economic and Social Impacts of Migration on Brand Expenditure: Evidence from Rural India".
2633. July 26, 2021

      The Straits Times

      The airline sector and where travel is headed

      In a commentary, Visiting Prof Sherri Kimes (Dept of Analytics & Operations) gives her outlook on air travel.
2634. July 26, 2021

      The Business Times

      CBD reimagined and repurposed

      Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh (Director, CGS) gives his outlook on Singapore’s Central Business District.
2635. July 24, 2021

      The Straits Times

      Overspending among young S'pore adults grows with rise of cashless payment

      Assoc Prof Ang Swee Hoon (Dept of Marketing) discusses consumer behaviour.
2636. July 23, 2021

      SCMP

      Asean nations left ‘exposed’ by global minimum corporate tax seen forging closer ties with China

      Assoc Prof Simon Poh (Dept of Accounting) comments on the global minimum corporate tax’s impact on Singapore.
2637. July 23, 2021

      CNA

      GIC annual report

      Dean’s Chair and Assoc Prof Johan Sulaeman (Academic Director, MSc in Finance) analyses GIC’s investment portfolio.
2638. July 22, 2021

      The Business Times

      Small businesses ask for ramp-up in relief measures

      Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor of Finance Sumit Agarwal (Dept of Finance) comments on Singapore’s relief measures for pandemic-affected businesses.
2639. July 22, 2021

      CNA

      Troubled water treatment firm Hyflux to finally go into liquidation

      Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh (Director, CGS) discusses the impact of Hyflux’s liquidation on its retail investors.
2640. July 21, 2021

      Nikkei Asia

      What liquidation of Singapore's Hyflux can teach entrepreneurs

      Assoc Prof Mak Yuen Teen (Dept of Accounting) discusses Hyflux’s corporate governance practices.