News Reports

3421. March 9, 2018

      TODAY

      11 countries, including S’pore, sign landmark Asia Pacific trade pact

      Commenting on the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Assoc Prof Lawrence Loh says the trade pact comes at a crucial time especially when the US is going against the grain of free trade with its tariffs on steel and aluminium. Visiting Senior Fellow Alex Capri says the agreement is a repudiation of China’s regional ambitions and a validation of the need for a rules-based trading system.
3422. March 8, 2018

      The Straits Times

      Golf buddies and board diversity

      In a commentary, Visiting Prof Sumit Agarwal and Assoc Prof Qian Wenlan discuss research findings that women are more likely to serve on the board of directors in low-female-representation industries if they play golf.
3423. March 7, 2018

      TODAY

      Singapore and Malaysia stock trading link – Implications and challenges

      In a commentary on the upcoming Singapore and Malaysia stock market trading link, Associate Professor Yeo Wee Yong, Assistant Professor Zsuzsa Huszar and Dr Emir Hrnjic say the regulators of both countries need to need to work out issues such as settlement and custodian services for the link to be successful.
3424. March 2, 2018

      Channel NewsAsia

      Borrowing plan for infrastructure projects expands Govt’s fiscal envelop

      In a commentary, Provost’s Chair and Prof Allaudeen Hameed, Cycle & Carriage Professor of Finance Duan Jin-Chuan and Senior Lecturer Zhang Weina (all Dept of Finance) say the Singapore government’s plan to provide guarantees on long-term borrowings for infrastructure projects will lower the cost of borrowing and infuse projects with private sector due diligence.
3425. February 26, 2018

      The Edge

      What does Singapore have to hear from escalating protectionism in the US?

      Commenting on the escalating tensions between China and the US, Visiting Senior Fellow Alex Capri (Dept of Analytics & Operations) says the US government will be looking to impose tariffs and sanctions to counter China’s economic might.
3426. February 25, 2018

      The Straits Times

      SG Bonus a boost for economy

      In a commentary, Visiting Prof Sumit Agarwal and Assoc Prof Qian Wenlan (both Dept of Finance) say SG Bonus could help spur spending, stimulating economic growth, creating an impact similar to 2011’s Growth Dividend programme.
3427. February 23, 2018

      The Diplomat

      Why US sanctions are so lethal

      In a commentary, Visiting Senior Fellow Alex Capri (Dept of Analytics & Operations) says the US government’s sanctions and export controls have far-reaching jurisdiction and can disrupt global value chains, inflicting collateral damage on parties including suppliers, logistics firms, consumers and shareholders.
3428. February 23, 2018

      TODAY

      S$5 per tonne tax rate ‘fair amount’ to pay for greenhouse gas emissions: Masagos

      Commenting on the new carbon tax announced during Budget 2018, Assoc Prof Toh Mun Heng (Dept of Strategy & Policy) says the publicly available data on the businesses emitting greenhouse gas has to be balanced between allowing them to remain competitive, and to be accountable to the public.
3429. February 22, 2018

      The Business Times

      Singapore Budget 2018: An economist’s viewpoint on the Budget

      In a commentary, Visiting Prof Sumit Agarwal (Dept of Finance) says the government has prepared a balanced budget where the surplus bonus helps boost consumption, infrastructure spending will attract new private investments, and the housing stamp duty tax hike corrects price growth in high-end housing.
3430. February 14, 2018

      China Daily

      To cope with black swan events－hang in there

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof and Dean’s Chair Charles Shi (Dept of Accounting) says that the event of a market decline, overconfident investors tend to sell their holdings in hope of buying the shares back at a lower price.
3431. January 23, 2018

      Channel News Asia

      Introduction of dual-class shares by Singapore Exchange raises concerns

      Assoc Prof Mak Yuen Teen (Dept of Accounting) says the move might not be enough to attract high-profile international firms as issues such as lack of investor confidence and low valuations remain unaddressed.
3432. January 22, 2018

      TODAY Online

      Why financial markets like Trump

      In a commentary, Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar (Dept of Strategy & Policy) says organisations view President Trump as being more supportive compared to Mr Obama who had implemented many policies that were seen as hostile to business.
3433. January 21, 2018

      Straits Times

      Can influencers create the right Budget buzz?

      Commenting on the Ministry of Finance’s initiative to engage social media influencers to raise awareness on the Budget process, Assoc Prof Ang Swee Hoon (Dept of Marketing) says it would be more appropriate to have a personality who has a business background or has discussed similar issues for the message to be seen as genuine.
3434. January 5, 2018

      The Business Times

      Keppel scandal holds lessons for Singapore Inc

      Assoc Prof Mak Yuen Teen (Dept of Accounting) says Singapore companies have to be prepared to walk away from paying bribes, or risk damaging their reputation.
3435. January 4, 2018

      The New Straits Times

      Embrace mistakes

      In a commentary, Provost’s Chair Prof Michael Frese (Head, Dept of Management & Organisation) says cultivating a corporate culture of being welcoming and open to mistakes can be compatible with one that values stability and control.