Growth in Asia

The blurring of personal and cultural boundaries, and geographic borders is a new reality in today's world. Another challenging phenomenon is the convergence of personal, organisational, social and political relationships involving competition, co-operation and conflict. SMU researchers seek to understand this evolving landscape.

Research Highlights

Cross-Cultural Trust

How and why do people trust each other? Does trust develop differently across cultures? Why is it important for organisations to develop a culture of trust? Professor Tan Hwee Hoon shares insights from her research in cross-cultural trust.

International Trade

Professor Chang Pao-Li shares her insights of her research suggesting large GATT/WTO trade-promoting effects that are robust among members and non-members with positive trade flows in spite of financial shocks.

Research @ SMU School of Law

A/Prof Goh Yihan and Prof Gary Chan share more about the School of Law's research agenda, and how it aims to provide thought leadership on emerging areas of the law in a manner that is both forward-looking and transnational.

Relevant Institutes, Centres and Labs 

Research on Growth in Asia at our university examines trade, innovation, and governance to understand the region’s rapid transformation. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, our institutes provide insights that strengthen competitiveness, support inclusive development, and shape policies for Asia’s evolving future.