In a ‘very mental’ sport, the tiny details matter
The article featured artistic swimmer Rachel Thean (BSc C&L 2025) who completed her undergraduate studies at SMU seven months ahead of her graduation to achieve her goal at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships.
From Normal stream to Parliament
The article featured David Hoe (MAE 2019), Director of Philanthropy at The Majurity Trust, who ran in the general election for the first time in 2025 and is the only politician from the Normal (Technical) stream.
Home-based physiotherapy tech start-up to expand after $1.18m funding
Singapore health technology start-up Rebee developed an app-sensor solution, also called Rebee, which has provided more than 200 physiotherapy exercises to strengthen the knees, shoulders and arms of some 850 patients at nine local public hospitals.
Curiosity is the beginning of skills
A decade ago, Arvind Kumar (BBM 2022) scribbled the name “Vindsanity” in his notebook. Today, that name fronts Instagram and TikTok pages with over 100,000 followers.
Talent Tracker: Key leadership moves across sectors this week
Mastercard has appointed Lavani Agarwal (BBM 2010) as its Vice President, Head of Marketing & Communications for India and South Asia. Lavani brings broad experience from roles at global brands like Colgate-Palmolive, 3M, and Procter & Gamble.
Gig platforms flopped in S’pore a decade ago, here’s how this startup is reviving it
In June 2021, Craig Choy (BSc IS 2023), Evan Chow (BBM 2023) and Matthew Wu (BSc Econ 2023) launched Quest, an AI-powered platform that matches gig workers with freelance jobs. The platform has amassed over 450,000 registered users across Singapore, the United States, and the Philippines.
Rajinikanth-inspired young entrepreneur dreams big
Arvind Kumar (BBM 2022) transformed a dream into Vindsanity, a successful local media company. Despite no formal training in filmmaking, he drew inspiration from South Indian cinema icons like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
Early start in investing helped build financial confidence
Finance professional Mr Paul Chong (BBM 2007) began investing with $10,000 from his parents during university, laying the groundwork for a disciplined, long-term approach to wealth building.
Three Partners Establish Boutique Corporate and Commercial Law Firm in Singapore
Joshua Tan (LLB 2014), Cephas Yee (LLB 2014), and Sean Lee (LLB 2014) founded Delta Law Corporation based on shared values and a common vision after working alongside each other for several years.
Logistics firm CEO moved by tangible assets like gold and antiques
Lawrence Kim (BBM 2009) started a small business from his bedroom, designing business cards and printing flyers for heartland shops when he was 17. His venture was acquired in 2006 for a six-figure sum while he was still studying at SMU.
