Business

News

Image1
13 Jan 2016
A study on the interaction between state and citizen reveals the profound role that experts can play in public policy.
spotlight picture
13 Jan 2016
By better understanding the performance appraisal process, organisations can develop more effective performance appraisal systems, according to research done by Singapore Management University.
Prof Kim
22 Dec 2015
Assistant Professor Kim Seonghoon looks at early-life health shocks and their impact on the economy at large by taking a leaf out of history books.
Spotlight pic
21 Dec 2015
The SMU School of Law has published the most up-to-date picture of Singapore’s fast evolving legal system.
SMU Associate Professor Kelvin Low
21 Dec 2015
SMU Associate Professor Kelvin Low’s research shows that the legal rights of people who own some intangible assets are sometimes remarkably ill-defined and poorly studied.
SMU Associate Professor Roy Chua
21 Dec 2015
Research by SMU Associate Professor Roy Chua is uncovering cultural obstacles to creativity and globally successful innovation.
Frost & sullivan
14 Dec 2015
The extreme weather patterns and environmental occurrences experienced across the Asia Pacific region have brought to the forefront the urgent need for countries to work together...
14 Dec 2015
Oracle Continues to Drive Excellence in Customer Experience through Big Data
Image Name
08 Dec 2015
PARIS, FRANCE – Economic losses from the impacts of climate change in Southeast Asia could be 60% higher than previously estimated, reducing the region’s gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 11% by 2100, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) study.
Australia Excellence Awards 2015
07 Dec 2015
This year is particularly special as it marks the 10th year that Frost & Sullivan is hosting the excellence awards in Australia recognising and celebrating exemplary practices and best-in-class companies in the country.
02 Dec 2015
The Index was launched on 1 December following the announcement of the index results in a ceremony held at Hotel ICON in Hong Kong.
Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya has been awarded the 4 Palmes of Excellence
26 Nov 2015
On 12 October 2015, results of the Eduniversal annual ranking for the best 1000 business schools in 154 countries were announced and Faculty of Business & Accountancy (FBA), University of Malaya has again made its mark as the only business school in Malaysia being awarded 4 Palmes of Excellence.
Frost
26 Nov 2015
~Technology will be ubiquitous in every aspect of business and everyday living~
Frost
23 Nov 2015
Insights on Industrial Sector Convergence, The Development of Smart Manufacturing and Mining Operations will be presented at the 2015 GIL Australia Congress to be held at the Hilton Hotel Sydney, Australia on 3rd December 2015
Image of the changing circadian rhythm
18 Nov 2015
Nagoya, Japan – RaQualia Pharma Inc. and the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM) of Nagoya University have announced a joint research agreement for the discovery of small molecules to control the circadian rhythms of mammals.
17 Nov 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is proud to have invited Professor Lars Peter Hansen, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences 2013, to give a public lecture on “Confronting Uncertainty in a Changing Environment” on 19 November 2015.
SMU Assistant Professor Li Jing
16 Nov 2015
A team of researchers at Singapore Management University investigates the complex relationships between economy, geography, real estate and health to unravel important policy implications.
SMU Associate Professor Wang Rong
16 Nov 2015
A researcher at Singapore Management University delves deep into the complex world of international corporations to understand how they and their investors make decisions about money.
Spotlight picture
16 Nov 2015
The Singapore Management University Centre for Marketing Excellence is partnering with Asia’s luxury sector to navigate trends that are changing the face of retail.
Image Name
12 Nov 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have announced the findings of a study on “Enhancing Hong Kong’s Competitiveness as a Regional Cruise Hub from a Policy Perspective”.
GIL 2015 Australia
11 Nov 2015
Intelligent Mobility to reduce traffic congestion, carbon emissions and accidents, while increasing travel speed.
Sal seeds
26 Oct 2015
A common evergreen seed is capable of providing almost 150,000 person-days of employment during a single collection season in the Kumaun Himalayas region of northern India, according to a recent study in the Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities.
08 Oct 2015
New programme allows local firms to acquire productivity know-how in order to be manpower-lean and drive business growth.
Associate Professor Wan Wai Yee
05 Oct 2015
A study from the Singapore Management University looks into the laws that govern mergers and acquisitions in Asia’s fast-changing landscape. Among other things, it found that independent financial advisers opinions, that were issued on takeover offers on the Singapore stock exchange, were not based on independently verified information.
Professor Tse Yiu Kuen
05 Oct 2015
A researcher at the Singapore Management University is developing econometric models that can provide us with a clearer picture of global markets such as the inter-continental relationships and daily shifts of stock markets, currency exchanges and interest rates.
spotlight picture
05 Oct 2015
The SMU Centre for Cross-Border Commercial Law in Asia (CEBCLA) is facilitating Singapore’s development as a major commercial law centre by conducting rigorous research on the practice of commercial law in Asia’s increasingly complex business environment.
05 Oct 2015
Focusing on the themes of Innovation, Digital Disruption and Convergence, this one-day Congress will see leading private and public sector participants share new ideas and fresh perspectives leveraging innovation as a resource to address global challenges.
SMU Assistant Professor Yuanto Kusnadi
28 Sep 2015
Research into cash-rich companies is revealing insights into corporate governance and shareholder value according to studies done at the Singapore Management University.
SMU Professor Su Liangjun
28 Sep 2015
A researcher from the Singapore Management University is developing new techniques in econometrics to provide a more realistic understanding of the economy.
SMU Assistant Professor Kim Jae Bum
22 Sep 2015
How do company managers make decisions on voluntary disclosures? Findings from the Singapore Management University (SMU) show the extent to which voluntary disclosures are also based on finely calculated decisions.

Events

03 Jun 2008
Tokyo, Japan - N-EXPO will take filelds not only 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycling) but also Resource Recovery/Recycling, Controll & Improve of Air Pollution, Water Contamination, Soil Contamination, Waste Disposal and New energy.
13 May 2008
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam - Print & Pack-Vietnam aims to meet the ever-rising competition in the digital media, the print and the media industry.
10 Apr 2008
Mumbai, India - Disctech Expo is aimed at shifting the focus of Asia from the Far-East to exploiting the markets of India.
10 Apr 2008
Seoul, Korea - Photo & Imaging is one of the most influential trade fairs in Asia, of photo & imaging industries.
26 Jun 2008
Hongkong - Natural Products Expo Asia – is the largest natural and organic trade show in Asia-Pacific, providing dynamic business opportunities in the growing Asian Market.
24 Jun 2008
Shanghai, China - This event provides an extremely attractive showcase for buyers, who will finally be able to find sorts of natural ingredients, from medical remedies and cosmetics to food.
08 May 2008
KL, Malaysia - This event showcases herbal, natural product, agro herbs, alternative & complimentary medicine, machineries, packaging, raw materials supplies, health & beauty in herbal and natural producr and services.
28 Apr 2008
Hongkong - By participating in the fair, exhibitors have a great opportunity to meet buyers from many different markets, show their latest products and promote their company image.
12 Apr 2008
Where Is Japan Headed? :Views and Expectations from Overseas
11 Apr 2008
Bangkok, Thailand - The event aims to be a platform for logistics professionals to exchange business know-how and establish networks of business partners.
23 Apr 2008
Bangkok, Thailand - It is an excellent platform for you to generate good business fortunes, unparallel exposure to automobile fraternity, cross-fertilization of ideas an opportunity to present your proposition to consumers.
20 Apr 2008
Beijing, China - This will be a forum where global auto brands compete with each other to offer the latest and best in every category, from an entire new generation of vehicles to state-of-the-art components.
11 Apr 2008
Zhejiang, China - CHFE plays an influential role within the industry.
19 Jun 2008
Beijing, China - This is Asia’s leading tourism event and the only travel and tourism exhibition supported by the Beijing Tourism Administration.
09 Apr 2008
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam - The event covers a wide variety of textile related topics.
20 Apr 2008
Singapore - This is touted as Asia’s Largest International Food and Hospitality Event. It aims to provide a platform for buyers and sellers to meet and discover new businesses.
03 Jun 2008
Taipei, Taiwan - Computex Taipei is heading into its 27th year to consolidate its standing as the world's second largest IT show and highlight Taiwan's position as the leading IT supplier to the world.
11 Apr 2008
Boao, Hainan Province, China - The event will offer participants a chance to discuss the challenges and opportunities influencing the region’s environmental future.
17 Nov 2008
bioLOGIC India 2008, India's MOST influential biopharmaceutical event is the ONLY international platform in India where internaional and indian biopharmaceutical industry leaders will convene to discuss biopharmaceutical manufacturing opportunities and best production/operation practices.
08 Apr 2008
New Delhi, India - The event will promote the importance of agro-industries for economic development and poverty reduction.
05 Apr 2008
Lima, Peru - Sustainable tourism is a key economic driver for the Asia-Pacific region, creating jobs and promoting investment and development. The meeting will discuss cultural tourism issues, and the possibility of making climate change one of the main issues for the meeting.
15 Apr 2008
Tokyo, Japan - Vibrant discussions are expected to be made mainly, but not limited to on the issues of environmental financing and emission trading and impediments preventing private sectors from actively being involved in this area.
07 Apr 2008
Geneva - This Symposium aims to take a first step towards more systematically matching the policy needs with the practical capacities to gather, analyze and extract key trends and findings from patent information.
07 Apr 2008
Singapore - ESOMAR is the world organisation for enabling better research into markets, consumers and societies.
22 Apr 2008
Jeju, Korea - APSCC 2008 will provide a greater degree of business and networking opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region through an outstanding selection of CEO Roundtables, panel discussions, sessions and exhibits.
05 Apr 2008
Hokkaido, Japan - This is a gathering of the ministers in charge of development issues from the Group of Eight countries and the EC for the purpose of discussing current important issues in international development.
02 Apr 2008
BUCHAREST - will be the biggest NATO Summit, given the number of partners and other international organisations who will be present. Meetings with partners will be an integral part of the Summit, such as in the EAPC lunch, the NATO-Russia Council and the NATO-Ukraine Commission.
14 Apr 2008
Hong Kong - The International ICT Expo is a professional trade fair for information, communications and technology companies to showcase their state-of-the-art software solutions and services.
05 Jun 2008
"Strengthening Malaysia's Position as a Vibrant, Innovative and Competitive Financial Hub"
11 Mar 2008
The Model G8 Youth Summit 2008 will be held in Yokohama and Tokyo from 11 to 15 March, 2008. Participants will act as government representatives, secretaries, and sherpas to discuss a topic. A panel discussion will also be held in regards with environmental issues. Panelists include leading figures from various fields such as Prof. Heizo Takenaka.

Researchers

Sorry, no researchers coming up for this topic.

Giants in history

Physicist Narinder Singh Kapany (31 October 1926 – 4 December 2020) pioneered the use of optical fibres to transmit images, and founded several optical technology companies. Born in Punjab, India, he worked at a local optical instruments factory before moving to London for PhD studies at Imperial College. There, he devised a flexible fibrescope to convey images along bundles of glass fibres.
Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie (25 June 1936 – 11 September 2019) was an Indonesian engineer who was President of Indonesia from 1998 to 1999.
Rapee Sagarik (4 December 1922 – 17 February 2018) was Thailand’s renowned expert on orchids.
U Hla Myint (1920 – 2017) was a celebrated economist from Myanmar. Considered a prodigy, he was admitted to Rangoon University to study economics when he was just 14 years old. He went on to earn a Ph.D. at the London School of Economics (LSE).