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In A Gig Economy, Do People Work More When Wages Rise?, Singapore Management University

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Study finds that when wages go up, how the supply of labour changes can depend on how the change in pay is communicated

Growing A Mapletree, Hiew Yoon Khong

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By focusing on recycling capital and re-seeding its portfolio, Singapore’s Mapletree Investments have moved beyond the island and into the global market

Apple And Foxconn: Addressing Power Imbalances In Global Supply Chains, Singapore Management University

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Global suppliers such as Foxconn can form strong business networks to put pressure on dominant clients such as Apple to address power imbalances in global supply chains

Doubling Down On Asia, Olivier Lim, Arif P. Rachmat, David Su

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COVID-19 has inflicted major pain on Asian economies but the effects on countries and sectors are not uniform. The tech sector in China could yet present investment opportunities

Innovating In The Digital Economy, Arnoud De Meyer

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It is all about creating and capturing value, building networks, and scaling up quickly

The Unique Role Of The State Press In The Chinese Economy, Singapore Management University

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CUHK research investigates the role played by China’s state-owned media in supplying information vital to the functioning of China’s capital markets

The Global Economy In 2021, Simon Baptist

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The Economist Intelligence Unit is keeping an eye on inflation despite expecting interest rates to stay near zero. But don’t expect COVID-19 to be gone anytime soon

4 Lessons In Digital Transformation From The Lucrative K-Pop Industry, Singapore Management University

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K-pop is set to become one of the most lucrative industries in the world thanks to digital transformation, and this provides important insights and lessons for businesses more broadly, says UNSW Business School's Felix Tan

Measuring The Tourism Impact Of Covid-19, Singapore Management University

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The initial lockdown in Wuhan in China’s Hubei province, the rise of infection cases and subsequent lockdowns in individual markets all contributed to a reduction in travel and booking activities, according to a new study conducted by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). However, different regions showed different sensitivity to COVID-19.

Measuring The Chinese Economic Impact Of Covid-19, Singapore Management University

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The COVID-19 outbreak currently sweeping around the globe with deadly results will create hardships for a good proportion of businesses in China while generating new opportunities for others, says Jing Wu, Assistant Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Department of Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics.

3 Lessons From The Gfc In How To Lead Through The Coronavirus Crisis, Singapore Management University

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There are three lessons to be learned from the GFC that will help leaders in managing through the coronavirus crisis, according to a UNSW Business School expert

The Rising Importance Of Chinese Monetary Policy, Singapore Management University

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Expert expects the influence of Chinese monetary policy to rise as the country’s share of the global economy increases

The Economist’S Vision For 2020, Singapore Management University

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The global economy will have stable but sluggish growth due to the macro environment

Surviving The Property Market In A Low-Interest And Low-Yield Environment, Singapore Management University

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REITs should note current conditions that echo those leading up to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and clean up their balance sheets

China: Facing The Middle Income Trap, Singapore Management University

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Neoliberalism and deregulation provide ready-made growth for China, but formidable hurdles block its route to developed status

The Role Of Social Trust In Times Of Crisis, Singapore Management University

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Research shows social trust improves the resilience of firms to banking crises

Show Me The (Value Of) Money!, Singapore Management University

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Plenty of adults are not financially literate. Teaching children early can make a big difference

How China’S Ageing Population Will Impact On The Rest Of Us, Singapore Management University

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The world’s second largest economy is getting old before it gets rich

Location, Location, Location? Not Any More, Singapore Management University

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The retail industry faces a future where convenience and value-added services will be the deciding factors

Building Indonesia, Singapore Management University

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Business families of Southeast Asia’s largest economy look ahead to building for future success and generations

Stock Recommendations In China: Buyer Beware, Singapore Management University

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Research analysts have incentives to issue positive recommendations; social ties with fund managers exert considerable influence

U.S. Economic Outlook For The Rest Of 2018, Singapore Management University

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Fed rates to inch up as GDP grows but China-U.S. trade war is a major worry

Anwar Ibrahim: Forgiveness, Character And Values Can Rescue Malaysia, Singapore Management University

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Anwar returned to the political fray for the country's youth despite the threat of imprisonment; they can rebuild the country with principles and tenacity of purpose

Belt Road Initiative: A Chinese Future, Singapore Management University

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Despite concerns over debt and geopolitics, Asian countries should embrace a Sino-centric economic future

In a speech at the 52nd Munich Security Conference in 2016, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying opened by saying:

“China has been asked frequently: are you challenging the US as leader of the world order? Or, are you making a parallel order? The answer is: of course not, we are part of the international order.”

Retirement Planning In The Age Of Disruption, Singapore Management University

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Do not underestimate retirement needs, plan early, and update your skills consistently to build up your nest-egg

Shorter business cycles, disruptive technology, and demographic changes have rendered single-employer careers a near impossibility. The need to learn, unlearn, and relearn to forge new career paths is now an accepted inevitability.

The Indian Diaspora, Culture, And Foreign Policy, Singapore Management University

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Indians living overseas can be a bridge to a rapidly changing world

In the United Nations “International Migration Report 2015”, India had the largest diaspora population in the world with 16 million individuals born in the country but living outside of it. It’s a 100 percent increase from the 8 million in 2000, with an increasing number making their way to the United States where Indians make up the second largest immigrant group after Mexicans.

The Shipping Industry In 2018, Singapore Management University

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Despite oversupply that continues to suppress container freight rates, positive global macroeconomic trends bode well for shipowners

The Global Economic Outlook In 2018, Singapore Management University

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Oil prices will not reach US$120, more U.S. Fed rate hikes expected, and Brexit’s fallout to remain largely within Europe

Education As A Catalyst For Socio-Economic Development In South Africa, Singapore Management University

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In order to progress socially and economically, a united South Africa will have to focus on an education sector hindered by apartheid era policies.

China And India In 2018, Singapore Management University

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The Economist Intelligence Unit predicts different trajectories for the world’s two most populous countries.