Making sense of regional power dynamics
Eugene Tan (BSocSc 2020), a Tun Dato Sir Cheng-Lock Tan MA Scholarship recipient, is a research officer at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He discussed how he started in academia and contributes to Southeast Asia's future through policy analysis.
Charting Singapore's maritime future with AI solutions
Foo Chi Jao (BSc IS 2020), who is a recipient of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Mid-Term Scholarship, currently serves as an Assistant Senior Data Analyst in the statistics and data systems department of the Maritime and Port Authority
Letter of Credence Ceremony, 18 February 2025
Mr Abu Bakar (EMBA 2013) who is Chairman of M Kapital Holdings and Chairman of the Workplace Safety & Health Council and holds Directorships in several organisations has been appointed as the next Singapore Non-Resident Ambassador to the State of Kuwait.
Melbourne World Para Swimming Series, Yip Pin Xiu and Sophie Soon win silver medals
Yip Pin Xiu (BSocSc 2017), a para-swimmer from Singapore and an alumna of SMU, secured a silver medal in the women’s 50m backstroke at the Melbourne leg of the World Para Swimming Series.
This millennial’s startup raised $120 million. He reveals what helped him succeed — and says it’s ‘more crucial’ than hard work
Desmond Lim (BAcc & BBM 2010), Co-Founder and CEO of Workstream, a platform for HR, payroll, and hiring in the hourly workforce, has raised about $120 million.
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim’s Minister of State appointment moved up to Jan 1, 2026
Member of Parliament Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (LLM 2013) will be appointed as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Social and Family Development on 1 January 2026.
Localisation of SDG 14: opportunities for blue economy
In a commentary, SMU alumnus Dr Shahid Hussain Kamboyo discussed how Pakistan could transform its marine resources into a foundation for economic growth and environmental stewardship by localising Sustainable Development Goal 14 and embracing the Blue Economy.
