Singaporeans expect inflation to remain flat on uneven global outlook: poll
Inflation in Singapore is expected to remain unchanged for the year, with more Singaporeans believing Covid-19 will have a significant impact on…
Visually impaired face challenges on public transport
A recent SMU study found that 79 per cent of people who are legally blind strongly agree or agree that the transport system here needs to be more…
Entrepreneur eyes early-stage start-ups for value over long term
SMU alumnus Shaun Djie is the Chief Operating Officer of asset tokenisation company Digix, and he also sits on the board of Jakarta-based digital…
Donor-advised funds can make a meaningful impact in Asia
In a commentary, SMU Professor of Law Tang Hang Wu explained what is donor-advised funds (DAFs), its benefits and how it can make a meaningful impact…
One year on since GE2020: Thinking afresh for the post-Covid era
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan opined that even as political competition in Singapore sharpens, a deeper understanding…
Seniors not keen on jab tend to have less education, social contact
Seniors who are less educated and have less social contact are more likely to be holding off on the Covid-19 vaccine. This was one of the findings…
Survey: 80% of seniors who opt out of vaccination are worried about the side effects
A study by the SMU Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA) found that amongst elderly Singaporeans who opt not to be vaccinated against COVID…
SMU offers insurtech in new course
A new course has been launched that will cover insurtech, a relatively new field that uses technology to tackle issues such as the hassle of choosing…
Madam President
In a special feature with The Business Times, Professor Lily Kong shares about her role as SMU President, and how one of her important early moves as…
Seniors not getting jab out of fear of side effects: Study
According to a study conducted by the SMU Centre for Research on Successful Ageing, concerns over the safety and efficacy of the vaccines is the main…