Cheryl Cheong: Singapore's Most Eligible Ladies: 2019 Edition
SMU alumna Cheryl Cheong is one of Singapore’s most eligible ladies on Singapore Tatler’s list.
Aaron Tan: Entrepreneur in overdrive
SMU alumnus Aaron Tan, a teenage prodigy, started his first tech startup when he was 13 and then went on to set up two more companies before turning 21.
Hotelier Vishnu Vethody: The more they try to break Sri Lanka, the stronger we will grow
SMU alumnus and hotelier Vishnu Vethody, who is in Singapore following the recent completion of his MBA in SMU, talked about the recent terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. He believed that Sri Lanka will “bounce back” from the ordeal and become stronger.
Thiha Nyunt, Aung Myint Thein and Hnin Eiei Khaing: Leveraging youths’ experience across Myanmar’s education
SMU alumni Thiha Nyunt, Aung Myint Thein and Hnin Eiei Khaing co-founded startup MyanLearn with the aim of helping users find appropriate classes with the right location and timing in Myanmar.
John Cheng: SMU Business Family Alumni Group
SMU alumnus John Cheng, who is the third generation co-owner and director of local sugar manufacturer Cheng Yew Heng started the SMU Business Family Alumni Group, with the aim of meeting other next generation business owners.
Jaden Teo: Undeterred by rejections and insults, this duo has built a cool edtech startup and got funding, too
In 2018, SMU alumnus Jaden Teo and his college mate Jack Soh co-founded Kalpha – a mobile app that enables individuals to discover, connect and meet up to learn and share skills, experiences, and knowledge on a 1-to-1 basis.
Nurul Jihadah Hussain: How Nurul Hussain's Codette Project helps Muslim women get into tech and be successful
SMU alumna Nurul Jihadah Hussain is the founder of The Codette Project – a non-profit ground-up initiative with a mission to get more minority women in Singapore into technology by building an ecosystem of support, skills training and access.
Yuvan Mohan: Going global: Master’s in Management degrees are gaining ground in Asia
According to SMU Associate Professor of Strategic Management (Education) and Academic Director, Master of Science in Management (MiM) Gilbert Tan, “In Asian societies, people are willing to invest in education to advance their careers.
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.