Press Releases

16. December 14, 2022

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    Outstanding scores for Singapore business entities in latest ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard

    Singapore publicly-listed business entities performed significantly better in their corporate governance practices despite the disruption caused by the global pandemic. This is shown in the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard 2021, by Singapore's domestic ranking body--NUS Centre for Governance and Sustainability, and Singapore Institute of Directors.
17. November 22, 2022

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    • Sustainability

    Asia Pacific’s listed firms need improvement in addressing nature and biodiversity issues

    Among 410 top listed firms in Asia-Pacific, only 28 per cent view nature and biodiversity as a priority issue amongst sustainability concerns, with industrial and consumer staples companies being the most nature-conscious, and healthcare firms being the least. These are among the key findings from the report, Nature-related Reporting in Asia-Pacific Corporations: State of Corporate Practices, published by the Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School.
18. August 30, 2022

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    Make the right call: Telcos benefit when customers can retain numbers when switching firms

    New study finds that average revenue per user increases by up to 16% in countries that implement Mobile Number Portability policies
19. August 3, 2022

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    Singapore-listed companies and trusts strengthen corporate governance and transparency

    The 2022 Singapore Governance and Transparency Index (SGTI) posted improvements in mean scores for its two categories of listed entities.
20. July 19, 2022

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    • Sustainability

    ASEAN companies get serious about climate change

    Landmark research from Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and NUS Business School has, for the first time, shed light on how companies in the ASEAN region are addressing their obligations for climate-related reporting.
21. July 12, 2022

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    • Sustainability

    NUS Business School and International ESG Association sign MOU to spearhead ESG developments

    The Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS) at the NUS Business School and the International ESG Association (IESGA) are collaborating to bring the Global ESG Forum to a wider audience, promoting knowledge on how businesses can better incorporate ESG considerations in their operations.
22. May 26, 2022

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    9th Asian Monetary Policy Forum to address the conduct of monetary policy in the current challenging environment

    The 9th Asian Monetary Policy Forum (AMPF) brings together leading policymakers and academics to focus on issues confronting the conduct of monetary policy in today’s complex environment. The event is organised by the Asian Bureau of Financial and Economics Research (ABFER), the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, NUS Business School, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
23. May 13, 2022

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    NUS study: Working with animals could result in employees that are more compassionate

    New research findings have shown that employees who work with animals gain an unintended benefit—developing greater compassion.
24. May 9, 2022

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    • Sustainability

    Translating sustainability and climate commitments into action: PwC and NUS Asia Pacific sustainability reporting study reveals what’s next for businesses

    As sustainability reporting requirements expand across Asia Pacific, a maturity journey lies ahead for companies when it comes to disclosing how they turn sustainability commitments into actions, according to a joint study by PwC Singapore and the Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS) at NUS Business School.
25. April 7, 2022

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    TCS Partners NUS CGS in automating corporate governance assessment

    Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS) at NUS Business School have announced their collaboration to make corporate governance assessment quicker and more efficient.
26. April 6, 2022

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    Study: Hardship early in life increases entrepreneurship in adulthood

    A new study found that hardship can make one more entrepreneurial in adulthood.
27. March 15, 2022

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    Study identifies genetic markers related to leadership

    A new study examines the genetic correlations between holding a leadership position and one’s physical and mental health and well-being, shedding new light on occupational health.
28. February 22, 2022

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    Joint study: Diverse leadership brings better firm performance

    A study of 577 publicly-listed companies in Singapore has shown that diverse leadership pays off.
29. February 7, 2022

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    NUS Business School professor Sam Yam recognised as top early career scientist in behavioural science

    Associate Professor Sam Yam Kai Chi has been recognised as a rising star in the fields of organisational behaviour and psychological science, winning two of the most prestigious international awards for his early-career contributions.
30. December 8, 2021

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    NUS Centre on AI Technology for Humankind launches manifesto on building a human-centred digital society

    The Centre on AI Technology for Humankind (AiTH) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School has rolled out recommendations on how society and organisations should approach artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that truly promote human interests and well-being.