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.
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.
