Peh Zhengyang: Helping others before self
In a commentary, SMU alumnus and Director at D'Elegance, Peh Zhengyang shared his personal experience working in his family business after graduation. He highlighted the importance of embracing continuous learning, and the concept of helping others.
Singapore #Fitspo of the Week: Isaac Kwok
Isaac Kwok, co-founder of Uppercut Boxing, competed in SMU’s Gravical (bouldering competition) and won the novice title back in 2011.
Crystal Wong & Eric Tan: Young start-up looking to match people with possessions
While doing administrative work and studying at SMU, Ms Crystal Wong Jeng Wai met Mr Eric Tan Jin Tong, who was working as a cleaner at a start-up. They co-founded Sharent, an app which allows users to rent under-used items from other users.
Yip Pin Xiu wins 50m backstroke silver
Paralympic gold medal winner and SMU alumna Pin Xiu won a silver medal in the 50m backstroke multi-class event in the Melbourne leg of the World Para Swimming World Series.
David Chen: NGO, private sector cooperates to improve livelihoods in Labutta
Myanmar Awba Group, Mercy Corps, and Golden Sunland have formed a coalition with the objective of improving the livelihoods of paddy farmers in Labutta town, Ayeyarwady region, via a project called Link to Labutta Market.
Lim Wei Zhong: Nomura recruits Wei Zhong Lim as VP in eFX Distribution
SMU alumnus Wei Zhong Lim has been appointed by Nomura as Vice President in electronic foreign exchange distribution for Asia.
Gordon Cheong: Credit to the nation
SMU alumnus Gordon Cheong revealed why he had applied for the mid-term Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) Merit Scholarship, when he was still studying at SMU – after having taken some tax-related courses.
Tay Jing Ying: Singapore IT, digital tech fresh grads in demand, command highest median salary
According to results of the annual Joint Autonomous Universities Graduate Employment Survey, fresh university graduates from SMU, NUS, NTU and SUSS earned a higher starting pay last year, with those in the information technology (IT) sector posting the highest rates for f
Thavanesan: Faces to watch: Six of local TV’s up-and-coming stars
Thavanesan, who played the lead role in last year’s Vettai: The Force and became an instant hit with Vasantham viewers, is an SMU alumnus.
Mohamed Irshad: Budget 2019 debate: Mohamed Irshad on further expanding the Workfare Income Supplement Scheme
In Parliament on Feb 27, SMU alumnus and Nominated Member of Parliament Mohamed Irshad touched on the importance of transforming learning and providing young Singaporeans with opportunities to gain working experience abroad.