Former swim queen Joscelin Yeo only made 7 inquisitions and speeches during NMP tenure
Commenting on the former swim queen being the “quietest†among the nine Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) of the last Parliament,…
Keeping up with the Joneses: Why Australia is falling behind the neighbours on higher education
On Australia's higher education sector falling behind countries like China and Singapore, Brian Stoddart, Emeritus Professor at La Trobe University…
How effective were the NMPs?
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan said: "The number of speeches would indicate how active they were in Parliament. Because for NMPs, that's their only…
Fairness: Processes as important as outcomes
Professor David Chan, Director of the Behavioural Sciences Institute at SMU, writes about the perception of fairness and its implications for public…
How effective were the NMPs?
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan said: "The number of speeches would indicate how active they were in Parliament. Because for NMPs, that's their only…
Riding on the rise of Russia
Michael Tay, Executive Director, Russia-Singapore Business Forum and founding director of SMU's Centre for Emerging Market, wrote an extensive…
Global Entrepreneurship Week launched
Generation Y entrepreneurs showcased lofty inventions on Tuesday, at the launch of the Global Entrepreneurship Week. On show was Innova Technology, a…
Out to make a splash on debut
The Singapore men's water polo team, of which [SMU student] Loh Zhi Zhi is vice-captain, is expected to win a gold medal in the SEA Games. The women'…
This ‘fish' swims backstroke
SMU business student Zach Ong, one of Singapore's most consistent performers, shares his expectations for his third SEA Games.
Gradual improvement in the ability to grapple with international trade regulations
This year marks the 10th anniversary of China's accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). At a recent WTO symposium held at the Shanghai…