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CNA
27-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Wealth Wise - Family budgeting: Having a solid financial structure to stay debt-free
Wealth Wise Managing a monthly family budget? What do you need to know to take better control of your finances and to stop you sinking into debt? Lance Alexander finds out from Assistant Professor Ruan Tian Yue, Department of Finance, NUS Business School.
CNA
22-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Singapore to review height restriction requirements around airports
Singapore could see taller residential and commercial buildings around its airports in years to come. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is leading a global effort to review height restrictions around airports. The new global standard is expected to take effect this August. Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost's Chair Professor in the Department of Real Estate at NUS Business School, talks about how the changes will impact Singapore's land use planning. He delves into how many more flats or floor space can realistically be added to housing developments with this change.
Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Agile design SMEs in Singapore can thrive despite tariff uncertainty
Compared with big companies, it is easier for small firms to pivot quickly, experiment freely and speak more authentically. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI SINGAPORE – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the retail and design industry can survive – and even thrive – if they rethink their supply chains and look beyond traditional markets. 'It's a mindset shift from 'where we've always sold' to 'where we're needed next',' says Dr Samer Elhajjar, a senior lecturer in marketing at NUS Business School and media commentator whose broader expertise encompasses digital marketing, consumer behaviour and strategic marketing. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Agile design SMEs can thrive despite tariff uncertainty
Compared with big companies, it is easier for small firms to pivot quickly, experiment freely and speak more authentically. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI SINGAPORE – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the retail and design industry can survive – and even thrive – if they rethink their supply chains and look beyond traditional markets. 'It's a mindset shift from 'where we've always sold' to 'where we're needed next',' says Dr Samer Elhajjar, a senior lecturer in marketing at NUS Business School and media commentator whose broader expertise encompasses digital marketing, consumer behaviour and strategic marketing. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
CNA
13-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Will the temporary U.S.-China trade truce hold?
CNA938 Rewind 8 mins The United States and China will suspend part of their tariffs on their respective exports for 90 days. By May 14, the combined 145% US levies on most Chinese imports will be reduced to 30% including the rate tied to fentanyl, while the 125% Chinese duties on US goods will drop to 10%. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the possible reasons for this roll-back and the factors that will determine the truce hold with Alex Capri, Senior Lecturer, NUS Business School.
