Singapore Management University

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A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University is internationally recognized for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy.

Stories by Singapore Management University


When Punches Fly in Cyberspace

SMU Associate Professor Gary Chan examines how legal practice has changed in response to the Internet and technology.

The Board Will Now Vote

Well-structured corporate governance frameworks are necessary to ensure that companies adhere to ethics and best practices, says SMU Professor Toru Yoshikawa.

Turning Cities Into Innovation Engines

Can smartphones improve our quality of life and make cities run more efficiently? SMU Associate Professor Rajesh Balan is working towards this vision.

A Spotlight On Jasmine Rice

SMU Assistant Professor Jacob Ricks examines how Thailand’s bureaucratic policies and organisations affect the development of its economy.

Beyond Wall Street to Suburban Streets

New research by SMU Assistant Professor Choi Hyun-Soo is uncovering the drivers behind household financial decision-making and the implications for the wider economy.

Asia’s Legal Tiger

The growing globalisation of Singapore’s legal profession presents both opportunities and challenges, says SMU Associate Professor Goh Yihan.

To Consume Or To Conserve

How do economic conditions change consumer preferences when it comes to energy conservation? SMU Assistant Professor Anirban Mukherjee finds out.

The EU As An International Actor

SMU Assistant Professor Clara Portela studies how the European Union wields sanctions and other foreign policy tools on the international stage.

When Sharing Is Not Just Caring

Conventional wisdom dictates that trade secrets have to be protected at all costs, but SMU Professor Gerard George’s research shows there may be a better way of doing business.