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


Dollars And Drugs

SMU Professor Locknie Hsu studies how trade deals affect the public’s access to affordable medicines and healthcare.

Of Diplomacy And Human Rights

SMU Assistant Professor Eduard Jordaan studies the forces and influences that sway a country’s behaviour on international platforms like the United Nations.

The Seesaw Of Supply And Demand

SMU Assistant Professor Pradeep Varakantham takes on complex urban challenges by dynamically and continuously matching supply with demand.

Soaps, Sitcoms And Self

SMU Assistant Professor Gao Yang explores how young, educated urban Chinese engage with and relate to US television shows.

The Power of Knowledge

SMU Assistant Professor Hiro Saito’s research on the interaction between state and citizen reveals the profound role that experts can play in public policy.

Mapping the Laws of Singapore’s Legal Universe

The SMU School of Law has published the most up-to-date picture of Singapore’s fast evolving legal system.

Creativity’s Culture Challenge

Research by SMU Associate Professor Roy Chua is uncovering cultural obstacles to creativity and globally successful innovation.

Making Sense of Virtual Assets

SMU Associate Professor Kelvin Low’s research shows that the legal rights of people who own some intangible assets are sometimes remarkably ill-defined and poorly studied.

A Delicate Balance: Tax Competition Versus Cooperation

Tax administrators want to maximise the amount of revenue collected without stifling the county’s competitiveness as a business destination. How should ASEAN countries navigate changing international conditions to meet this goal?