Economy grew by 3.7 per cent in 2013; economists expect economy to do much better this year
SMU Associate Professor of Law and NMP Eugene Tan said that this year’s Budget and the new legislative programme that will be finalised in May are…
Labour costs could soar by up to 20% in some sectors
SMU Professor of Economics Hoon Hian Teck said that the national job banks that will start operating from August can also make it cheaper for firms…
Govt fine-tuning of Internet rules to be 'closely watched'
Referring to the new licensing framework for some online news sites, SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan described the move as “counter-…
Little India riot: The dog that did not bark
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Law and NMP Eugene Tan said that in the aftermath of the Little India riots, the focus and dominant…
Hot topics in the manpower scene this year
SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan commented on foreign manpower sensitivities and workplace safety, two hot topics in the Singapore manpower…
Education landscape sees gradual shift in 2013
SMU opened Singapore’s second law school in 2007. The first was at NUS, while the third will soon be opened at UniSIM. But this has left some…
Movies: Rise of the modest-budget blockbuster
SMU graduates Olivia Griselda and Jasmine Teh had successfully raised US$3,165 via Crowdonomic.com for their seven-episode web series Alice Wants A…
Celebrate the New Year in your neighbourhood
Twenty SMU students, Singapore Polytechnic students and grassroots leaders led a heritage walking trail organised by the Tanjong Pagar GRC and Radin…
From stateless refugee to school-builder
SMU graduate and former refugee Sanva Saephan in September launched a 219-page memoir of his experiences, to raise money to build a primary school…
Female blogger praises prime minister for “conquering” social media
SMU Associate Professor of Law and NMP Eugene Tan said that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong possibly realises the power and attractiveness of social…