SMU third-year economics and business student Lim Swee Tian spoke about his investment activities and shared that he is an avid follower of trends in the Chinese economy and society. He makes two to…
In a feature on artisans, Lianhe Zaobao featured 26-year-old Gerald Shen and Diana Chan, founders of Vanda Fine Clothing, which specialises in traditionally handcrafted menswear and accessories.…
We often read about ASEAN financial development and integration in the papers, but have you ever wondered what goes on beyond these headlines? In the summer of 2011, I had the opportunity to intern…
The School of Economics is proud to announce the following appointments, which will take effect from 1st July 2012.
Professor Su Liangjun
as Professor of Economics.
Professor Kwong Koon…
SMU Assistant Professor of Economics David Chor commented on the government wage policies. “Ultimately, the economic burden will fall back on the Government if we have a sizeable portion of our…
SMU Assistant Professor of Economics David Chor commented on the tightening of foreign labour supply through measures such as higher levies for foreign workers. “It is forcing employers ... to face…
Unlike his peers, Justin Koh Zhi-Ren doesn’t spend much on games, wild partying or branded apparel. Instead, like a true-blue Singaporean, he would rather splurge on food. But the 24-year-old…
While the Nordic model which provides for citizens from cradle to grave has proven to work, its sustainability amid globalisation and an ageing population is being questioned. SMU Professor of…
Labour productivity continued to contract in the first quarter of this year in both the manufacturing and services sectors, sliding 2.2 per cent. This is the second worst quarterly showing in almost…
In a case study on dunia, SMU Associate Professor of Economics Tan Swee Liang, director of the Centre for Teaching Excellence, discussed the winning formulae of dunia Finance LLC, how it has…