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[June 2007]
- AIMA Investor Education Lunch Discussion
The research of Assistant Professor Melvyn Teo of SMU shows that China-focused hedge funds have only a 0.5 correlation with the MSCI China Index. A panel of experts on Asia / China will provide their insights at a lunch discussion on Tuesday, 17 July.
AIMA SG Newsletter
[30 June 2007]
- 17 UNSW students pick local universities
Ngee Ann Polytechnic graduate Serene Goh, who gave up a place at NUS to enrol in UNSW Asia, had offers from all the local universities and has chosen to study business management at SMU.
The Straits Times
- Helping the poor: It's not all about money
Assoc Prof Hoon Hian Teck drew the difference between the poor in America who were used to fairly generous welfare entitlements and did not feel the need to work versus the poor in Singapore who had never known the largesse of a Western welfare state and were used to working.
The Straits Times
- Hong Kong's 10th anniversary
Assistant Professor Ivy Lau shares her observations on developments as Hong Kong celebrates its 10th anniversary of returning to Chinese rule.
Channel NewsAsia
- Identity of Hong Kong people
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ivy Lau gave her views on the dual national identity issue facing Hong Kong people.
Channel U
[29 June 2007]
- The Beautiful Game
The fifth annual Diva La Futbol tournament, organised by SMU's Women's Soccer Club, saw competition from 400 female football players from 56 teams.
The New Paper
- More footbal divas love the game
SMU's Women's Soccer Club has used the Diva La Futbol tournament as a means of social outreach, bringing girls from different backgrounds together to establish new ties.
The New Paper
- One ASEAN: What threatens ASEAN solidarity?
SMU Teaching Assistant Kieren Wong joins a panelist to discuss the challenges ahead for ASEAN and whether a more constructive interference approach or EU-style single market should be adopted.
938LIVE
[28 June 2007]
- Building up a pool of trading talent
New trading institute aims to meet rising demand for professional traders and do research as well. SMU Associate Professor Annie Koh reckons that the institute will take some 100 students this year.
The Business Times
- Stemcor sees success for trading institute
Mr Gerry Graggs, steel trader Stemcor's managing director in South-east Asia is confident that the newly launched International Trading Institute will be a success.
The Business Times
[27 June 2007]
- Art Bridges
Look once more. See Chinatown shophouses, kopitiams and Housing Board flats captured by seven Singapore based Filipino artists.
The Straits Times, Life!
- 5 things you can do today
View artworks by seven Singapore-based Filipino artists. Singapore Management University Gallery, 90 Stamford Road. 10am – 6pm. Free.
The Straits Times
[25 June 2007]
- A tool for interaction
Ephraim Loy, first-year social science student at SMU says that online or offline, real friends are those who stand by you in times of need, not those who just make up the numbers.
The Straits Times
- Who exactly are you?
Alicia Ng, third-year accountancy student at SMU says that if creating a friendship is attributable to the Internet, it has come at the cost of an identity dilution – where people hide behind usernames and conceal their imperfections.
The Straits Times
- Knowledge@SMU portal launched
SMU has launched a new online research and analysis journal - Knowledge@SMU - to showcase the university's latest research and analysis, with a focus on Asia-related content.
The Edge Singapore
[24 June 2007]
- Singapore students on a mission to better understand the region
A group of 32 students from the Lee Kong Chian School of Business of SMU recently visited the Middle East to gain a better understanding of the region – its political and socio-cultural background, tourism-related developments and business opportunities.
Gulfnews.com
- Women's futsal
About 450 women participated in the Diva La Futbol V, an all-girl five-a-side futsal tournament organised by the Singapore Management University Women Soccer Club, at Fico Sports Hub yesterday.
The Straits Times
[23 June 2007]
- Time to break out of our comfort zones
Third-year SMU business management student Saravanan Govindan says his interactions with foreign students have helped him become more open to exploring new ideas and opportunities.
The New Paper
[22 June 2007]
- A Pandora's Box in Singapore
SMU introduced Creative Thinking in its undergraduate curriculum to reignite the creative spark that years of rote learning have extinguished.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Students with average grades grab chance to shine
National water polo player Timothy John may not have got in to SMU on his grades alone, but today the finance major is on the Dean's List and has won at least three scholarships.
The Straits Times
- It's no child play
As host of TV show Campus SuperStar, Pornsak Prajakwit - an SMU graduate - says he enjoys the chance to get to understand what's on the minds of tweens and teens.
The Straits Times
[21 June 2007]
- When kids go shopping
Associate Professor Seshan Ramaswami suggests ways for parents to help children develop into thoughtful and mindful consumers.
The Straits Times, Special
[19 June 2007]
- Towards higher peaks of excellence
Speaking on the globalisation of higher education, Dr Tony Tan, chairman of the National Research Foundation and head of the International Academic Advisory Panel (IAAP), mentioned SMU's successful experience as Singapore's first autonomous university.
The Straits Times
- Have we lost edge because we have it easy?
Recent SMU graduate Shashank Nigam writes that curiosity, enthusiasm and self-reliance skills are seldom harmful and may be needed to make us tick faster than the rest of the region.
The New Paper
[18 June 2007]
- Brain Food: Knowledge@SMU portal
The Singapore Management University has launched a new online research and analysis journal called Knowledge@SMU, which brings together the latest business insights and research findings from Singapore and around the world.
TODAY
- Low take up for research grant on problem gambling
Professor David Chan [Interim Dean, School of Social Sciences, SMU] who is a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling explains the low take up rate for the academic research grants on gambling addiction.
The Business Times
- Making their mark in Latvia
Lewis Koh, an undergraduate from SMU's Lee Kong Chian School of Business, was one of the winners of an international business student competition organised by the Stockholm School of Economics.
The Business Times
- Project Entrevisi
A group of students from SMU's Malay Language & Cultural Club has successfully organised a workshop to train Malay youths in entrepreneurship and business plan skills.
Suria
[15 June 2007]
- Diva La Futbol raising temperatures
SMU Women Soccer Club has been organising a soccer tournament for ladies only to encourage more female participation in the traditionally male-dominated sport.
Lianhe Zaobao, zbNOW
[14 June 2007]
- Study trip to the Middle East
In this week's EduTalk, SMU students discuss their recent trip to the Middle East and share their observations as well as opportunities for Singaporean youths in the region.
938LIVE
[12 June 2007]
- NUS law school still more popular with students
Associate Prof Low Kee Yang, interim dean at SMU's law school said: “SMU law school is new and we are mindful not to over-recruit a pioneer batch that is substantially higher than our planned intake…”
The Straits Times
[11 June 2007]
- No better way
Alicia Ng, 23, 3rd-year SMU accounting student says that for now, good grades are the most realistic method of entry into a university because there is no alternative benchmark to gauge the potential of an applicant ...
The Straits Times
- Try and try again
Ephraim Loy, 24, first-year SMU social sciences student says that Singapore's education system allows the hardworking to excel.
The Straits Times
- Arts Fest draws over 300,000 people so far
Among the audience was Dr Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts who also caught the performance by Singapore Management University's Malay Language and Cultural Club.
The Straits Times
- Passion People
Assoc Prof Kirpal Singh talked about how his mind and imagination were stimulated by his colourful growing up years.
938LIVE
[10 June 2007]
- Found out about friend's death via Friendster
SMU student and part-time model Jaclyn Ng seems to have crammed more into her 21 years than others twice her age – thanks to the vast reach of Friendster's bulletin board.
The Straits Times
[8 June 2007]
- Making migrant labour work across Asia
Professor Pang Eng Fong wrote that it is important to acknowledge that protecting migrants is the right thing to do and is the key to protecting national workers and avoiding low-productivity migrant enclaves.
The Straits Times
- Once upon a lack of time
Assoc Prof John Davis use many real-world cases when he teaches companies based on personal experiences from his 17 years in business and academia.
The Business Times
[7 June 2007]
[5 June 2007]
- Get over UNSW shock and aim even higher
Recent graduate from SMU's School of Information Systems Shashank Nigam suggests strategies for Singapore to become a globally-recognised brand in international education.
The New Paper
- Project Entrevisi
A group of students from SMU's Malay Language & Cultural Club is organising a workshop to train Malay youths in entrepreneurship and business plan skills.
Suria
[3 June 2007]
[2 June 2007]
- Singaporeans most worried about their future
Associate Professor Tan Hwee Hoon observed that Singaporeans tend to worry less about retirement or old age planning because they think the government would take care of them.
Lianhe Zaobao
[1 June 2007]
- Nine in 10 Singaporeans are happy
An SPH survey, carried out in collaboration with Assoc Prof Tan Hwee Hoon, found that nine in 10 surveyed are happy with their lives.
Lianhe Zaobao
- Nine in ten Singaporeans are happy
An SPH survey, carried out in collaboration with Assoc Prof Tan Hwee Hoon, found that nine in 10 surveyed are happy with their lives.
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