From Pitch to Pilot: Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition Seeks Founders Tackling Urban and Sustainability Challenges

Singapore, 28 October 2026 – For many deep-tech start-ups tackling urban and sustainability challenges, the biggest hurdle is not developing breakthrough technologies, but…

QpiAI and Singapore Management University Sign Strategic MOU to Advance Quantum-AI Innovation, Financial Applications, and Talent Development

SINGAPORE, 27 October 2026 — QpiAI, a leader in full-stack quantum computing and AI integration, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with…

SMU launches SMU China in Shenzhen to develop Asia-ready talent and connect the Greater Bay Area with Singapore and Southeast Asia

Shenzhen, 23 October 2026 (Friday) – Singapore Management University (SMU) launched SMU China in Shenzhen on 22 October in the presence of Guest of Honour Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior…

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In September 2026, for the respondents expecting inflation to increase over the next 12 months, the most common reason cited was geopolitical uncertainty and regional conflicts.

Singaporeans’ One-year Inflation Expectations Hold Steady as Longer-term Core Expectations Rise

20 Oct 2026

ROSA’s new study, "Who encourages screening? Examining family, friendship and other drivers of health screening participation in later life", highlighted different ways in which family and friends could support screening, from building knowledge to encouraging engagement with preventive health programmes.

Friends May Help Drive Regular Cancer Screening, SMU study finds

20 Oct 2026

SMU and CUFE leaders, faculty and staff with the inaugural SMU-CUFE MDSE cohort after the open lectures at CUFE, 28 September 2026.

SMU–CUFE Programme Brings Economics, AI and Data Science Together

16 Oct 2026

SMU Provost Prof Alan Chan (centre) speaking in the panel discussion on “AI, Education, and Asia's Economic Competitiveness” at the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026.

SMU Provost Alan Chan on preserving human capabilities in the age of AI

14 Oct 2026

SMU EMBA rises nine places to 46th worldwide

SMU Executive MBA enters global Top 50 in Financial Times ranking

13 Oct 2026

Eileen Gu headlines KFF Inspiring Women Leadership Series at SMU

12 Oct 2026

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Grand Finalists from the 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition at SMU in Oct 2025

From Pitch to Pilot: Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition Seeks Founders Tackling Urban and Sustainability Challenges

28 Oct 2026

(L-R) SMU SCIS Dean Professor Tan Ah Hwee, Associate Professor Paul Griffin and Head of Singapore for QpiAI Cody Kamin at SWITCH on 27 Oct 2026

QpiAI and Singapore Management University Sign Strategic MOU to Advance Quantum-AI Innovation, Financial Applications, and Talent Development

28 Oct 2026

The launch of SMU China marks a key milestone as the University expands its overseas centre network beyond Southeast Asia. (L-R) Mr Daryl Ng, SMU International Advisory Council China Council Chair; Ms Cindy Wee, Consul-General in Guangdong; Mr Piyush Gupta, SMU Chairman; Senior Minister of State Ms Low Yen Ling; Prof Lily Kong, SMU President; Prof Alan Chan, SMU Provost.

SMU launches SMU China in Shenzhen to develop Asia-ready talent and connect the Greater Bay Area with Singapore and Southeast Asia

23 Oct 2026

SMU School of Accountancy launches Applied AI Track for next generation of accountants

07 Oct 2026

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