Hitting the sweet spot
SMU’s Business Families Institute (BFI) was established in response to the growing needs of business families in Asia. This column profiles business families and how they approach issues of governance and stewardship.
This 28-year-old’s mobility tech startup offers on-demand bus sharing for as low as S$2/trip
SMU alumnus Shin Ng started his very first business venture RushOwl in 2018, after he had graduated from the university. RushOwl offers a platform for communities to create their own transport services, to meet the needs of basic mobility.
Motion to honour SG's athletes at Olympic, Paralympic
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong will move a motion at the upcoming Parliament sitting in October to celebrate the achievements of Singapore's athletes at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Team SG athletes to be honoured in Parliament
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong will move a motion at the upcoming Parliament sitting in October to celebrate the achievements of Singapore's athletes at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
From entrepreneur at 13 to heading a unicorn start-up: What drives Carro co-founder Aaron Tan
SMU alumnus Aaron Tan is the co-founder of online car marketplace Carro. He founded his first business at age 13 and is now heading the unicorn start-up which raised more than S$480 million in June.
Passionate about helping local food start-ups grow
SMU alumnus John Cheng’s work in helping local businesses and his passion and efforts in food innovation and sustainability have earned him a nomination for The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2021, which is presented by UBS.
Pursuing law in art in Britain with NAC scholarship
Surrounded by various art museums while studying at SMU, SMU alumnus Mohamad Zaki Jumahri often visited those places whenever he felt stressed or needed to take a break from studying.
Ivanhoe Cambridge Hires Keppel Vet in Expansion of Singapore, Shanghai Teams
SMU alumna Corene Chin has joined Ivanhoe Cambridge's Singapore office as an investment and asset management advisor.
Engaging sponsors key
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong said his ministry values all Team Singapore athletes tremendously and will continue to work with the relevant organisations to engage corporate Singapore to celebrate their achievements.
Valuing those who are differently abled
SMU alumna and Paralympian Yip Pin Xiu has accomplished many feats in her 29 years, including five Paralympian gold medals and a stint as Nominated Member of Parliament.
