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News Reports

3,442 reports

    1. April 25, 2018
      Nikkei Asian Review

      Noble Group lays out options as shareholder fight escalates

      Coverage of the spat between Noble Group and investor Goldilocks Investment Company. Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh says the case exposed a dilemma for regulator Singapore Exchange – at what point to step in, especially as it is not clear whether Noble has violated any rules.
    2. April 23, 2018
      The Straits Times

      Cinemas see 7 percent dip in attendance last year

      To combat falling attendance, Assoc Prof Leonard Lee says cinema operators could introduce more attractive loyalty schemes for customers.
    3. April 20, 2018
      The Business Times

      When construction noise impacts electricity consumption

      In a commentary featuring his research on some 5000 HDB households over a three-year period, Visiting Prof Sumit Agarwal (Dept of Finance) found that families, who shut their windows and turn on air conditioners in response to noise from nearby construction work, tend to keep the machines running even when construction has ended.
    4. April 19, 2018
      TODAY

      Prolonged agony? Uber drivers, riders suffer as app limps on

      Instead of ordering Uber to continue running, Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh (Director, CGIO) says regulators should focus on setting the conditions for new ride-hailing competitors to enter Singapore.
    5. April 18, 2018
      TODAY

      Neo Kian Hong the man for the top job, as he met ‘all the criteria’ sought by SMRT board

      Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh (Director, CGIO) says leadership credentials and experience are key for the SMRT post, and Mr Neo has a strong record from his time in the military and public service.
    6. April 13, 2018
      The Straits Times

      Ride-hailing services: Promote competition or discourage usage?

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar (Dept of Strategy & Policy) says ride-hailing might be a cheap and popular transport option, but the high usage of private transport in a land-constrained Singapore might not be an appropriate long-term strategy.
    7. April 10, 2018
      The Business Times

      Sustainability reporting: listed firms report mixed experiences

      Commenting on how companies should comply to Singapore Exchange’s new sustainability reporting guidelines, Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh (Director, CGIO) says firms should assess which ESG (environmental, social and governance) aspects are material to how they run their organisations. For instance, a healthcare business might look to the governance and social arenas, such as ethical practices and employee safety.
    8. April 4, 2018
      The Business Times

      Corporate governance progress flatlines for Singapore companies

      Coverage of the 2018 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Singapore rankings. Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh (Director, CGIO) says there is a widening gap between large-cap companies and the rest in areas such as disclosure and transparency, as well as treatment and roles of stakeholders.
    9. April 3, 2018
      The Straits Times

      How to level playing field for potential rivals to Grab

      In a commentary on Uber’s proposed sale to Grab, Asst Prof Yang Nan (Dept of Strategy & Policy) says the Competition Commission of Singapore should require Uber to divest some of its assets to another firm than Grab to maintain a significant competitive pressure on Grab in the ride-hailing market.
    10. March 29, 2018
      Channel NewsAsia

      Commentary: Grab-Uber merger will lead to monopolistic prices? Flawed thinking

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar (Dept of Strategy & Policy) says consumers should not be alarmed as there is a cap to how the “new Grab” can raise prices, especially in a small country like Singapore. He says that even if there are monopolistic prices, consumers will respond by switching to public transport and taxis.
    11. March 26, 2018
      TODAY

      New regulation drives bike-sharing operators forward, not burden them

      In a commentary, Asst Prof He Long (Dept of Analytics & Operations) and Asst Prof Yang Nan (Dept of Strategy & Policy) say LTA’s new licensing regime could move operators away from the mind-set of always looking to adding bicycles and to focus more on managing their fleets efficiently. This could even be the key to a sustainable success for the operators.
    12. March 23, 2018
      The Business Times

      Looking at workplace aggression through a new lens

      In a commentary, Prof Vivien Lim says workplace aggression can cost employees their mental health and even their livelihoods. It can also lead to low morale, frequent absenteeism and high turnover of staff.
    13. March 16, 2018
      The Straits Times

      Shop and play in the CBD all day every day

      Commenting on the challenges central business district malls face in drawing shoppers, Adjunct Senior Lecturer Regina Yeo says shoppers may not want to travel all the way there if what they want can be found at suburban malls.
    14. March 13, 2018
      Channel NewsAsia

      Behind the cryptocurrency mania, the secret sauce is Bitcoin’s blockchain technology

      In a commentary, Visiting Senior Fellow Emir Hrnjic says blockchain technology has revolutionary potential, as it enables the transfer of value from one user to another without the need for an intermediary like a bank.
    15. March 11, 2018
      Channel NewsAsia

      Is a minimalist home the route to personal success?

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Leonard Lee asks if minimalism is about how we want to live or how we want to be seen.

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