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Cities: Complex Ecosystems Of Moving Parts

Understanding the needs and behaviors of businesses and citizens is key to the development of the built environment, say experts from SMU and the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

The Promise And Limitation Of Blockchain

Companies have been searching for ways to solve practical problems using blockchain technology, but there is not yet a one-size-fits-all solution, said a panel of experts at SMU.

From Algorithms To Analysts

Algorithmic trading, information acquisition and analyst work-life balance were just a few of the diverse topics discussed at the SMU School of Accounting Research Symposium.

Setting The Pace Of Public-Private Partnerships

Smart city collaborations between the public and private sectors require a careful balance of speed, innovation and risk management.

Need Information? Just Ask The Auditors

With their extensive knowledge of firms’ inner workings, auditors can act as a conduit for the dissemination of tax savings strategies between companies, says SMU Associate Professor Lim Chee Yeow.

Growing The Economist’s Toolkit

By quantifying economic phenomena, econometrics gives researchers the tools to glean practical insights from theoretical models, says SMU Assistant Professor Zhang Yichong.

Igniting Innovation—Dro Tan of Matex

Find out how this Singapore-based company used an open innovation strategy to cope with tectonic shifts in the global chemicals industry.

Taking Talent Acquisition To The Next Level

Tests, questionnaires and interviews may be staples of the hiring process, but they are not the only ways to gain insight into a potential employee’s aptitude and personality, says SMU Lee Kong Chian Professor of Human Resources Filip Lievens.

Illuminating How Light Induces Magnetism

Light may magnetize non-magnetic metals, say an international team of physicists.