Money tips for kids
Earlier this month, students at the SMU were taught the importance of financial planning and the dangers of credit card debt at a workshop organised…
Polishing A Diamond Till It Shines
[SMU Alumni] Hamidah Aidillah Mustafa, is among 14 young and dedicated Executive Committee members of the Mendaki Club holding prominent positions in…
Big girls don't buy (with cash)
Between 1998 and 2004, the number of main credit and charge cards in has more than doubled, from about 1.245 million to 2.986 million, and since the…
Increasing payouts, taxing consumption
Highlighted in this section are some ideas on what can be done to help close the gap between the rich and the poor. SMU Professor Augustine Tan says…
Widening wage gap. Does it matter?
As Singapore's economy powers ahead at full steam this year, the income gap between the top and bottom earners continues to widen. Professor…
Rising housing prices damaging to Mah Bow Tan? Probably not, say observers
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan observed that, except for former Health Minister Howe Yoon Chong's CPF policy which resulted in his 67% marginal…
Residents react differently to the National Development Ministry's 2nd Town Council Management Report
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan said: ?One group of residents will be disgruntled over the poor scores and wonder if it is time for a change in…
Understanding kampong life through art
From now till 17 December 2010, well known artist and calligrapher Lim Tze Peng will be staging an exhibition at the SMU Gallery entitled ?Kampong…
DBS launches S$30m branding campaign
DBS on Friday launched a S$30 million regional branding campaign to boost its presence in its key Asian markets. Professor Srinivas Reddy from the…
Achieving growth via knowledge hubs
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has identified knowledge as the most important resource in maintaining the region's competitiveness, given the rapid…
