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


The Real-Life Game Of Risk

Research by SMU Associate Professor Lim Chu Yeong investigates the role of financial reporting and risk management in preventing future financial crises.

Let’s Not Forget Minority Shareholders

Minority investors need to be protected through better information and corporate governance, says SMU Associate Professor Wang Jiwei.

Keeping The Singapore Dream Alive

SMU Associate Professor Ho Kong Weng studies the driving forces and trends underlying socioeconomic mobility in Singapore.

Mapping Pakistan’s Power Grid

SMU Assistant Professor Ijlal Naqvi studies Pakistan’s power grid as a lens through which to examine its governance and development.

The Building Blocks Of An Economy

Researchers at the SMU School of Economics are studying how education and trade form two basic pillars of a robust economy.

Trust: The Most Important Business Currency

While negotiating the trade-offs between data protection and the business value of data, companies should remember that trust is the underlying issue.

Taking Small Steps For Vulnerable Migrants

SMU Assistant Professor Song Jiyoung works on migration management, a multidisciplinary field that helps vulnerable migrants and mobile populations.

Bilingualism And The Brain

SMU Assistant Professor Yang Hwajin studies how language shapes our ability to process information.

Keeping The Taxman At Bay

SMU Assistant Professor Travis Chow studies how tax influences the behaviour of companies and their shareholders.