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Igniting Innovation—Bashir Ahmad of Liquinex Group
The sharing and co-development of synergistic water purification techniques will help secure the world's supply of clean, drinkable water, says Bashir Ahmad, CEO of Liquinex Group.
Asian Medicinal Plants Contain Anti-Cancer Compounds
The extracts of the leaves of three medicinal plants were found to be promising against seven types of cancers, according to researchers in Singapore.
Mapping The Terrain Of Optical Sensor Development
An international team of researchers has developed a 3D technology map which systematically compares optical sensor technologies.
Cancer Stem Cells Addicted to Methionine, Study Shows
Singapore researchers have discovered that cancer stem cells consume the amino acid methionine much faster than it can be generated, and this vulnerability could be exploited for cancer treatment.
Taking Image Guided Therapy To Greater Heights
The Philips Azurion 7 C20 with FlexArm augments image guided therapy workflows and grants medical teams unprecedented flexibility in hybrid operating rooms.
To Tackle Child Labor, Start With Consumers
A new study by SMU Assistant Professor Fang Xin finds evidence that educating consumers about the social impact of their purchases can help reduce child labour in global supply chains.
What Makes Companies Care?
Both the legal system and the ownership structure of a company influence how likely it is to engage in corporate social responsibility, says SMU Assistant Professor Liang Hao.
Finding New Angles On Analysts
Financial analysts don’t work in silos – their predictions are influenced by a variety of factors, including the presence of experienced macroeconomists within their firms, says Assistant Professor Lin An-Ping of the SMU School of Accountancy.
Bringing Businesses Back From The Brink
A panel of experts at the SMU-Cambridge roundtable on corporate insolvency law discussed how Singapore’s ‘Omnibus Bill’ could position Singapore as a hub for corporate debt restructuring.
