News Reports

3346. December 13, 2018

      The Straits Times

      QR code payment popular in Singapore and a boon for small merchants, says NUS study

      In a study by Professor Sumit Agarwal, Associate Professor Qian Wenlan and Dean Bernard Yeung, they found that small merchants experienced a significant increase in monthly card sales amount by 7 per cent” for purchases below $100 from customers using PayLah.
      Also in: The Straits Times (print), Channel NewsAsia Digital, Channel NewsAsia, Channel 8 News, The Edge Singapore, Singapore Business Review, Berita News
3347. December 7, 2018

      The Business Times

      Why staying happy means staying busy

      In a commentary, Asst Prof Adelle Yang says people work hard towards a purpose as the time they spent generates happiness.
      Also in: The Business Times (print)
3348. December 5, 2018

      Nikkei Asian Review

      Data regulation — opportunities in the red tape

      In a commentary, Visiting Senior Fellow Alex Capri says a growing data regulatory landscape has led to the rise of a “RegTech” sector where software is powered by artificial intelligence to manage regulatory processes.
3349. November 26, 2018

      Channel NewsAsia

      Court grants Hyflux moratorium extension

      Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh says Hyflux now needs to focus on having its creditors agree to its proposed restructuring plan.
3350. November 23, 2018

      SCMP

      Going, going, Ghosn: Does Nissan boss’ downfall signal the end for the Japanese carmaker?

      In a commentary on Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s arrest, Assoc Prof Audrey Chia says leaders can guard against going astray by seeking feedback, encouraging debate, and even taking breaks to distance themselves from work.
      Also in: South China Morning Post (print)
3351. November 22, 2018

      The New Paper

      Brick-and-mortar stores gearing up for Black Friday

      Assoc Prof Qian Wenlan says while online sales events are rapidly growing, it does not completely substitute traditional shops as consumers value the ability to see and try out a product before buying it. She expects to see more brick-and-mortar shops jumping onto online events.
3352. November 16, 2018

      South China Morning Post

      Robotic bartenders and smart hotels: Alibaba’s vision of future consumption

      Assoc Prof Chu Junhong says the majority of online shoppers in China are millennials who grew up in a time of economic growth and have spending power.
      Also in: Yahoo News Sg, The Street
3353. November 7, 2018

      Nikkei Asian Review

      Singapore looks to digital services to unblock traffic jams

      Asst Prof Yang Nan says Singapore’s transport operators are keen to consolidate all modes of transport services, including private ride-hailing platforms, onto one app.
3354. November 1, 2018

      The Straits Times

      Paralympian is Lancome’s new face

      Commenting on the appointment of Paralympian swimmer Yip Pin Xiu as the face of Lancome, Assoc Prof Ang Swee Hoon says the announcement is a sign of changing social sentiments as the younger generation tends to define what beauty is in their way and they are also into pro-social causes, like supporting a Paralympian.
      Also in: The Straits Times (print), The Straits Times, Business Insider Malaysia, Business Insider Singapore
3355. October 28, 2018

      Channel NewsAsia

      With Grab’s super app ambitions, who will it eat for lunch?

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar says Grab face challenges where it might have turn from being a growth-oriented firm to a profitable corporation, as it looks to expand the range of services it provides.
3356. October 24, 2018

      The Straits Times

      Bladeless-fan maker Dyson to make electric cars in Singapore

      Prof Andrew Delios says Dyson chose Singapore because of access to skilled labour and a steady business environment, while Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar says Dyson could find it a challenge to build cars as the firm lacks the brand reputation and technological expertise.
3357. October 18, 2018

      Singapore Business Review

      Online food delivery and grocery goes physical: is it worth it?

      Assoc Prof Chu Junhong says online grocer honestbee could face challenges with its new physical space, including high set-up costs
      Also in: Singapore Business Review
3358. October 12, 2018

      Nikkei Asian Review

      Semiconductors — Beijing versus the West

      In a commentary, Visiting Senior Fellow Alex Capri says Western semiconductor firms, fearful of technology theft, could disregard China’s huge market and join President Donald Trump’s protectionist measures.
3359. October 11, 2018

      Lianhe Zaobao

      SMRT’s discount helped increase passenger volume by 12 percent during the early morning period

      In this front-page article covering his research on public transport operators’ rebate incentives for pre-peak travel, Asst Prof Yang Nan says it would be more cost-effective for SMRT to reward passengers who change their travel habits, instead of giving broad discounts for those who travel at specific times.
3360. October 10, 2018

      The New Paper

      Real outcomes in Singapore suggests inequality index is flawed: MSF

      Prof Sumit Agarwal says the Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index did not take into account policies such as Silver Support Scheme that redistribute wealth.
      Also in: The New Paper (print), Property Guru, Sg Finance