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News Reports

3,442 reports

    1. June 19, 2018
      Forbes

      How to get more women on Asia’s boards? Go beyond number counting

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh says that findings from the Singapore report of the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard indicate that the number of female independent directors increases when the average tenure of independent directors goes down. He adds that boards with longer tenure tend to be those composed of “old-boy networks”, which lead to a strong male presence.
    2. June 14, 2018
      The New Paper

      Grab to get $1.34b from lead investor Toyota

      Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh says Toyota’s investment in Grab is a collaboration where both parties get to enhance their business interests, with the Japanese giant venturing to new areas and the latter gaining capital.
    3. June 14, 2018
      Channel NewsAsia

      Commentary: Why humble narcissists make the most effective leaders

      In a commentary, Asst Prof Amy Ou says humble narcissists have high opinions of themselves and enjoy the limelight, but they also know their weaknesses and appreciate the capabilities of other people. These leaders, she says, win more supporters, make wiser decisions and deliver sustainable performance for a collective good.
    4. June 7, 2018
      Channel NewsAsia

      Commentary: When Go-Jek enters Singapore, what consumers, drivers and delivery services can expect

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar says it is most likely Go-Jek will avoid clashing head on with Grab in price wars and even partner local firms to provide on-demand services such as housekeeping and fixing, to compete effectively in Singapore.
    5. June 7, 2018
      Channel NewsAsia

      South Koreans in Singapore want Trump-Kim summit success, end to Korean War

      Prof Sumit Agarwal says he expects a joint declaration of an end to the Korean War, but cautions that eliminating nuclear weapons from the peninsula and unification are far-fetched dreams at this point.
    6. May 31, 2018
      Yahoo News Singapore

      Singaporeans less satisfied with quality of life and democratic rights: survey

      Coverage of the Happiness, Wellbeing and Society – What matters for Singaporeans book launch. Co-authors Assoc Prof Tan Soo Jiuan and Assoc Prof Tambyah Siok Kuan examine how happiness and wellbeing have evolved over the past 20 years in Singapore. Assoc Prof Tan says Singaporeans are increasingly upset about the affordability of cars and properties.
    7. May 29, 2018
      The Business Times

      Another price war seen in ride-hailing market

      Asst Prof Yang Nan says Grab would most likely find itself caught up in another price war with Go-Jek’s impending entry, even if it had wanted to focus on innovation.
    8. May 25, 2018
      The Business Times

      What ails Singapore Airlines?

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar says Singapore Airlines need to continuously reinvent itself by adding new competencies, in order to maintain its differentiation against rivals.
    9. May 23, 2018
      Channel NewsAsia

      Hard truths, tough choices ahead after Malaysia’s scrapping of the GST

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Simon Poh says the scrapping of Malaysia’s Goods and Services tax might lead to growth in the long term but it cannot escape a widening fiscal deficit in the short term, which has knock-on effects for Malaysia’s competitiveness.
    10. May 16, 2018
      The Business Times

      On track towards the next crypto regulatory frontier

      In a commentary, Visiting Senior Research Fellow Emir Hrnjic says that for regulations to be effective, regulators will need to coordinate their efforts globally as crypto businesses tend to relocate to countries where the rules are more relaxed.
    11. May 15, 2018
      Bloomberg

      How sworn enemies toppled Najib but now pose a new risk to Malaysia

      Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh says Malaysia’s political field needs to be careful in sustaining the harmony given the strong personalities and differing ideologies of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim.
    12. May 10, 2018
      Bloomberg

      Asia Flings Open Doors to Foreign Cash. But There’s a Catch

      Instead of opening up stock markets for foreign capital flow, Assoc Prof Johan Sulaeman says countries compromise by setting up trading links as they allow for offshore independence while maintaining capital controls.
    13. May 10, 2018
      South China Morning Post

      Malaysia election: Mahathir sworn in as Prime Minister

      Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh says Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s immediate priority is to restore public confidence in national governance.
    14. May 7, 2018
      The Edge

      Will Cambridge Analytica scandal hurt outlook for digital advertising industry?

      Senior Visiting Fellow Alex Capri says the revenue model of social media platforms may evolve from advertising to paid subscription — prompting advertisers to explore other communication channels.
    15. April 30, 2018
      Channel NewsAsia

      A leading chipmaker’s expansion here and what it means for Singapore

      In a commentary on Micron Technology’s expansion plans, Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar says the company’s investment could have a multiplier effect on Singapore’s economy and attract future investments in semiconductor manufacturing.

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