News Reports

3271. December 12, 2019

      The Business Times

      Mega sales help, but may not revive Singapore’s retail sector

      Prof Leonard Lee comments on how consumers may get used to a lot of promotions and delay their purchase as a result.
      Also in: The Business Times (print)
3272. November 28, 2019

      Think China

      Alibaba’s Hong Kong listing: Why now? Why Hong Kong?

      In a commentary, Senior Lecturer Zhang Weiqi discusses why Alibaba chose Hong Kong for its secondary listing.
3273. November 21, 2019

      The Business Times

      Building the business case to fight climate change

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh explains the need for businesses to embrace sustainability.
      Also in: The Business Times (print)
3274. November 19, 2019

      The Straits Times

      Singapore calls for more global partners, including Chinese firms, in AI march

      Visiting Senior Fellow Alex Capri describes the pros and cons of accessing the Chinese market for AI firms.
      Also in: The Straits Times, The Business Times, The Straits Times (print), The Business Times (print), Sg SME
3275. November 12, 2019

      The Straits Times

      Online shops hit new highs on Singles’ Day sales

      Assoc Prof Chu Junhong comments on China’s consumer trends on Singles’ Day.
      Also in: The Straits Times, Sg SME, The New Paper, The Straits Times (print), The New Paper (print)
3276. November 6, 2019

      The New Paper

      Delivery riders worry about e-scooter ban

      Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar comments on the impact of the ban on food delivery riders.
      Also in: The New Paper (print)
3277. October 31, 2019

      The Business Times

      Inflation expectations shaped by rise of premium goods: study

      In a study, co-author Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor in Finance Sumit Agarwal discusses how rising living standards impact on the perception of inflation.
3278. October 23, 2019

      Lianhe Zaobao

      NTUC FairPrice, Foodfare and Kopitiam to form mega group

      Assoc Prof Chu Junhong explains how the new group can keep food prices low.
      Also in: Lianhe Zaobao (print)
3279. October 18, 2019

      The Straits Times

      S’pore parents’ housing type could show how kids will fare

      In a study, Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor in Finance Sumit Agarwal says the type of housing owned by Singaporean parents can be a good predictor of the next generation’s economic status.
      Also in: The Straits Times (print), TODAY, The Straits Times, The Business Times, AsiaOne
3280. October 8, 2019

      SCMP

      Chinese tech champions denounce US blacklisting as foreign ministry says ‘stay tuned’ for retaliation

      Visiting Senior Fellow Alex Capri discusses the impact of the blacklisting on Chinese companies’ supply chains.
      Also in: Line Today Indonesia, Abacus News, Line Today Hong Kong
3281. October 4, 2019

      The Business Times

      Deconstructing the robot job ‘threat’

      In a commentary, Asst Prof Sam Yam discusses the impact of robots and automation in the service industry.
      Also in: The Business Times (print)
3282. September 23, 2019

      TODAY

      A burning issue: Calculating the cost of the haze

      In a commentary, Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor in Finance Sumit Agarwal discusses the impact of the haze in Singapore.
3283. September 18, 2019

      Forbes

      Why Vietnam has become a battleground for corporate governance standards

      In a commentary, Visiting Senior Fellow Alex Capri says Vietnam could struggle to conform to free trade agreement rules.
3284. September 11, 2019

      Nikkei Asian Review

      Huawei’s rapid rise is driven by a global talent hunt

      Visiting Senior Fellow Alex Capri comments on Huawei’s hiring strategy for researchers.
3285. September 4, 2019

      Bloomberg

      Singapore tries to find its own path in clash of AI superpowers

      Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh discusses Singapore’s role as China and the US clash in the artificial intelligence space.
      Also in: Yahoo Finance UK, Americal Journal of Transportation, Yahoo Finance US