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News Reports

3,442 reports

    1. February 14, 2019
      The Business Times

      Mobile payments have positive impact on business growth

      In a commentary Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor in Finance Sumit Agarwal discusses the impact of mobile wallet technology in driving consumer traffic, consumption and business growth in Singapore.
      Also in: The Business Times (print)
    2. January 31, 2019
      The Straits Times

      British vote ups risk of messy no-deal Brexit: EU

      Provost’s Chair Prof David De Cremer says Brexit will result in Asian countries focusing their economic and political efforts on the EU instead of the UK.
      Also in: The Straits Times (print), The Straits Times
    3. January 27, 2019
      The Straits Times

      How initial coin offerings can reinvent themselves

      In a commentary, Visiting Senior Research Fellow Emir Hrnjic says that with many initial coin offerings firms failing to deliver on their promise, the industry is focusing its efforts on boosting investor confidence by eliminating fraud and complying with regulations.
    4. January 24, 2019
      The Straits Times

      E-commerce offering more long-term career opportunities

      Assoc Prof Sarah Cheah says there should be greater focus on developing skills such as digital marketing, analytics, operations and logistics, as these areas are essential for e-commerce businesses.
      Also in: The Straits Times (print)
    5. January 16, 2019
      Financial Times

      Grab and ZhongAn to launch insurance platform in South-East Asia

      Prof Sumit Agarwal says combining the insurance platform with Grab’s data on drivers’ behaviour could help the company negotiate insurance products in bulk for lower prices.
      Also in: FT Chinese
    6. January 11, 2019
      The Straits Times

      Measuring the economy: Look to human capital

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Toh Mun Heng says policymakers should not use the wage bill as a proportion of GDP, but look at the share of remuneration to human capital in the creation and distribution of wealth in the nation.
    7. January 10, 2019
      The Business Times

      Robots at your service

      In a commentary, Prof Jochen Wirtz says robots in the services sector offer exciting opportunities, but social challenges such as loss of wages will need to be addressed by governments and societies.
    8. January 6, 2019
      The Straits Times

      Foodcourts in Singapore: Secret to Foodfare’s low prices

      Assoc Prof Ang Swee Hoon says NTUC Foodfare’s low stall rental model motivates stallholders to focus more on customer welfare through affordable pricing.
    9. January 4, 2019
      Channel NewsAsia

      Commentary: Lessons from the fall of once-mighty bike-sharing giants

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Goh Puay Guan says the bike-sharing companies’ fixation on swift consumer acquisition led to their downfall. The firms should consider a gradual approach that focuses on consumer retention, and scale up rapidly as they gain more experience and information.
    10. January 2, 2019
      The Edge Singapore

      Inequality a rising challenge for Singapore’s policymakers

      Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar says policymakers need to ensure there are equal opportunities and mobility across social classes.
    11. December 25, 2018
      CNBC

      Expert: I’m skeptical about the value of bike-sharing data

      Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar says there may be some potential to monetise bike-sharing data, but the information may not be as valuable as expected.
    12. December 21, 2018
      TODAY

      Expect ‘competitive prices’ in S’pore as Gojek woos customers, says ride-hailing firm

      Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh says Gojek’s competitive prices will not last long as the ride-hailing players tend to work on thin margins.
    13. December 18, 2018
      Channel NewsAsia

      Why are we still so bad at buying gifts for friends and family?

      In a commentary about her gift giving research, Asst Prof Adelle Yang says gift-givers give unsatisfactory elaborate gifts because they are keen to elicit bright smiles or squeals of delight, whereas recipients derive greater value from simpler gifts.
      Also in: Washington Post
    14. December 16, 2018
      The Straits Times

      50 years of flying high: Singapore Girl – Here to stay

      Commenting on Singapore Airlines’ upcoming brand overhaul, Assoc Prof Prem Shamdasani says the carrier should continue to leverage its core message that it is a great way to fly with the Singapore Girl as the icon of great passenger experiences.
      Also in: The Straits Times (print)
    15. December 13, 2018
      The Business Times

      Can firms do well by doing good?

      In a commentary, Lecturer Zhang Weina says firms need to make a conscious and deliberate effort, and focus on innovative solutions to approaching corporate social responsibility so they can reap the benefits of doing good.
      Also in: The Business Times (Print)

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