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Developing New Partnership with Department of Human Resources Development of KEMENKOMDIGISingapore Management University (SMU) is strengthening its presence in Indonesia through new partnerships that support the country's digital transformation agenda, bringing together government leaders, academics and technology professionals to share expertise in artificial intelligence while expanding opportunities for research collaboration and talent de

Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics convenes industry forum to examine how AI is impacting investment managementBy the SMU Corporate Communications teamThe SMU Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics (SKBI) and the University of Maryland Centre for Financial Policy organised the Quant Investment Forum convened academics and practitioners on a research-focused exchange on the intersection of AI and investment management and tradi

Hosted by SMU, the bilateral innovation challenge will bring together 120 students from Singapore and India in 20 cross-border teams to solve real industry problemsBy the SMU Corporate Communications team13 Jul 2026Hosted by SMU’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) and The IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) Singapore with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Singapore–India Hackathon will take place in November 2026.

New platform for cutting-edge research and policy dialogue positions SMU and Singapore at the forefront of a rapidly evolving global capital markets landscapeBy the SMU Corporate Communications teamThe Singapore Capital Markets Initiative was officially launched on 7 July by (L-R) Prof Lim Sun Sun, Mr Piyush Gupta, Prof Aurelio Gurrea-Martínez and Asst Prof Nydia Remolina Leon.Singapore, 7 July 2026 (Tuesday) – Global capital markets are at an in

SMU latest white paper urges city leaders to move beyond technocratic frameworks and embed equity, culture, and lived experience into resilience planningBy the SMU Corporate Communications teamProf Orlando Woods (speaker with mic) and Prof Winston Chow addressing the audience on 16 Jun 2026 at the World Cities Summit. SMU’s exhibition booth at Level 4 of the convention hall is themed Bold Ideas, Big Impact – In Action – a reference to SMU2030’s c

This groundbreaking multistage programme enables students to use AI to tackle ‘real-world’ problems in financial institutions before they graduateBy the SMU Corporate Communications teamThe launch of the Young Talent Programme by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong (sixth from left, next to SMU President Professor Lily Kong) with leaders from financial institutions and IHLs at SMU on 19 May 2026. (Photo credit: IBF)In a world marked by rapid chang

From left: Speakers Janice Weng, Dr Swapna Verma, Adalia Goh, Jerlyn Ho and moderator, Michelle Koay, engaged in a thoughtful discussion on maintaining mental wellness in the age of AIArtificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just reshaping how students write essays, code, or optimise their calendars. Quietly but rapidly, it has entered a far more intimate space — how we reflect, cope, and seek emotional support. As algorithm-driven tools become

Singapore’s exposure to AI is real, but its position on the global skill distribution give the country a reasonable base from which to navigate the transition, says the writer. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUIIn a commentary, SMU Dean of the School of Economics & Lee Kong Chian Professor of Economics Li Jia, and Pillar Lead for SMU’s Resilient Workforces Institute (ResWORK) opined that in letting artificial intelligence (AI) in, it’s worth asking more qu

New institute will consolidate SMU’s ageing-related research and drive an interdisciplinary agenda to build resilient and opportunity-rich longevity societies and economiesBy the SMU Corporate Communications team14 Apr 2026In the first row onstage during a samba performance at the launch of Longevity Societies and Economies Institute (LSEI): (L-R) Interim Co-Director of LSEI Prof Paulin Straughan; Founder and Managing Director of Ageing Asia Jani

The 2026 ST-SMU Education Forum examined how universities, in partnership with government and industry, might keep education powerfully human in an age of generative and agentic AIBy the SMU Corporate Communications team02 Apr 2026(From left) Prof Lim Sun Sun, Vice President, Partnerships and Engagement, SMU; Raghav Gupta, Head of Education (Asia Pacific), OpenAI; Desmond Lee, Minister for Education; SMU Provost Alan Chan and Ms Karamjit Kaur, As

Artificial intelligence is widely expected to reshape the future of work. Yet there is still limited evidence on how these changes are unfolding in practice, particularly across Southeast Asia. Understanding where and how AI is influencing jobs will be essential for workers, employers and policymakers preparing for the next phase of economic transformation.To address this gap, Singapore Management University’s Resilient Workforces Institute (ResW

SMU Assistant Professor Gloria Yu wins award for research on how bank branch closures expose consumers to identity theft.By Christie LohSMU Office of Research Governance & Administration – As digitalisation drives banks to shutter more retail branches, the disappearance of these brick-and-mortar facilities has been found to be a significant factor behind the scourge of online scams and identity theft.The causal link, reported in a novel

SMU Assistant Professor Lin Pengkai’s research shows that stock trading volume fell significantly during ChatGPT outages, suggesting a considerable use of generative artificial intelligence by investors.By Vince ChongSMU Office of Research Governance & Administration – The growing influence of generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, in daily life is evident everywhere. With its ability to learn and produce text, images, audio, and

These are the research findings of the 57th round of the DBS-SKBI Singapore Index of Inflation Expectations (SInDEx) Survey at the Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics (SKBI), Singapore Management University (SMU), conducted between 8th and 16th of September 2025.

New SMU research reveals critical gaps in preventive health, lifestyle habits, and continuity of care as Singapore transitions into a super-aged society.Despite strong pro-health policies, everyday adoption - especially among older adults - remains limited. Bridging this gap requires environmental nudges that make healthy choices easier, more intuitive, and part of daily life.The upcoming symposium will explore these challenges and spotlight opportunities to strengthen pro-health behaviours.

Green innovation is often seen as the key to sustainable growth. But, not all eco-technologies deliver the same results.Cheng Qiang from Singapore Management University examines how pollution prevention and pollution control impact firms’ profitability and environmental performance, revealing why prevention strategies offer greater financial and environmental returns.Read the original research: doi.org/10.1016/j.jacceco.2024.101706Transcript

New research by SMU Assistant Professor Nina Sirola reveals why early-life environments shape the way people experience workplace threats and how the impact is unequal.By Alistair JonesSMU Office of Research Governance & Administration – The days of holding the same job for life are gone. Since the 1970s, work has become increasingly precarious and the need to switch to another job continues to rise. Causative factors include globalisati

SMU Assistant Professor Aidan Wong and his team won a grant for a proposed project on developing lifelong learning dispositions. By Vince Chong SMU Office of Research Governance & Administration – Technology has in recent decades disrupted traditional jobs through automation and digital transformation, displacing roles across industries. As various analyses and research have shown, individuals should adopt lifelo