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Building A Hook For Success, Nir Eyal

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Nir Eyal rode the Silicon Valley wave and created the Hook model that keeps customers coming back for more. He sees shades of 2006 Silicon Valley optimism in Singapore

Non-Fungible Tokens (Nfts): A Turning Point For Digital Content Creators And Artists?, Eric Lim

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While NFTs may seem like a fad, they are revolutionising how digital content creators and artists create new business models

What Is The Digital City?, Amit Midha, Archan Misra

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Urban metropolises must adapt and evolve to address disruption and sustainability challenges

Decarbonising And Digitalising Shipping, Perlin Chan, Serene Johnson, Aladdy Choo, Lay Lin Tan, Annie Koh

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Targeted regulation and a mindset shift are necessary to transform the maritime industry

From Bus Uncle To Botdistrikt, Abhilash Murthy

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How Abhilash Murthy turned a fun project into a successful chatbot company

Covid-19 Pandemic And Opportunities For Digitalisation Of Smes, Yuanto Kusnadi, Gary Pan

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The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about disruptions in all sectors of economy. With lockdown being implemented in most of the countries around the world, it has necessitated changes in the business models of SMEs. A glaring area of business opportunity focuses on online business. For instance, retailers who do not yet have an online presence or have not been paying much attention to conducting sales online were caught off-guard during the circuit breaker period which has resulted in decreased footfall and plummeting sales in most physical stores. Therefore, having an online retail presence has become critical for businesses, as they …

How Is Fintech Helping Digital Entrepreneurs In Developing Communities?, Carmen Leong

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FinTech is playing an important role in helping digital entrepreneurs tap into growth opportunities in Indonesia's developing communities, according to UNSW Business School research

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

The Road Ahead For Global Supply Chains, Singapore Management University, Victor Fung

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Technology, geopolitics, and COVID-19 could lead to a total reinvention of how goods move around the world

A Path To Digitalisation Featuring The Dbs Story, Robin Speculand

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Digitalisation of businesses has been rapidly increasing over the last few years and now it has become a necessity, rather than an option, for many. The article provides a path and model for leaders to transform their business. It starts by recognising that businesses need a digital vision driven by customers’ requirements and explains how to build centricity and be ready for the future.

Getting On The E-Commerce Carousell, Singapore Management University

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Carousell has achieved impressive user numbers. Can the online marketplace now convert that into profitability?

Covid-19 And Its Lessons For Innovation, Patrick Tan

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As COVID-19 forces organisations to adapt, it also presents opportunities to innovate.

Building Coca-Cola’S Customer Data Platform, Singapore Management University

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The beverages giant brings marketing technology in-house by focusing on first party data and a hands-on, real-time approach to marketing campaigns

Brick-And-Mortar Retail Is Not Dead, Singapore Management University

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Visa’s global head of innovation Mark Jamison points to trends that retailers can explore to reinvent themselves as next-gen retailers

Twitter And The Magic Pony, Singapore Management University

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London-based Magic Pony went from A.I. startup to a multimillion dollar cash-out in 18 months. Was selling to Twitter the right exit strategy?

Five Ways To Build Profits From Blockchain Enterprises, Singapore Management University

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Innovative Chinese companies are seeking a first-mover advantage

Blockchain: Disrupting Entertainment, Singapore Management University

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The technology could cut out the middleman for content

Security Token Offerings: The Next Big Thing?, Singapore Management University

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CUHK expert shares insights on whether Security Token Offerings will be the next trend in cryptocurrency community

Regulation And Use Cases For Cryptocurrencies, Singapore Management University

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Lack of regulation in the field could see cryptocurrencies restage the Great Financial Crisis. Blockchain technology can serve a greater good beyond financial speculation

Stablecoins: The Cryptocurrency Holy Grail?, Singapore Management University

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Cryptocurrencies such as Tether were built with the aim of eliminating wild price fluctuations but it is still a work in progress

Blockchain: It’S Not All About Cryptocurrencies, Singapore Management University

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From promoting renewable energy to internet security, the technology is not just about bitcoins and making a fast buck

Twitter Ceo’S Life And Business Lessons, Singapore Management University

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Jack Dorsey on unexpected innovations, social media echo chambers, and the power of ‘why?’

How Some New Products Succeed While Others Flop, Singapore Management University

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The Ford Edsel, the Apple Newton and New Coke are all well-known examples of product launch failures.

It’S All About The Commercial Experience, Singapore Management University

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Making the buying experience enjoyable is key to success in the smartphone era

Intellectual Property, Innovation And The Retail Industry, Singapore Management University

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Think ahead to protect your intellectual property, and leverage on it to deliver customer value

Disrupting The Medical Industry With An App, Singapore Management University

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GetDoc’s prescription for patient health: a standard consultation fee and cost transparency

Standing Out In The Digital Economy, Singapore Management University

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The pace of digital transformation is accelerating. How do we remain competitive and develop new skills for the ever-changing career market?

Fixing The Future, Singapore Management University

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Silicon Valley’s business model has wreaked havoc on the world. Human agency will be crucial to save it

The World Wide Web, when it exploded into mainstream culture in the mid-1990’s, promised to democratise information and level a playing field that had become tilted towards the rich and elite. When the United States Congress enacted the 1996 Communications Decency Act to regulate pornographic material on the internet, activist John Perry Barlow wrote A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace, urging governments to “leave us alone” in a realm where “anyone, anywhere may express his or her beliefs, no matter …

Towards A Cashless Society, Singapore Management University

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Infrastructure, settlement, and the ‘last mile’ likely to keep cash in vogue (and your pockets)

In the December 2017 Red Book statistic report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), it was noted that “the number of cashless transactions seems to have at least doubled over the last 10 years across all countries”. Countries like Singapore, Australia, and the Netherlands lead the way with over 400 cashless transactions a year per person – more than double from 10 years ago – while China has gone from single digits to nearly 30 in five years.

Engaging The Sports Fan In The Smartphone Age, Singapore Management University

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Technology has made sports accessible to more people. It has also changed sports’ relationship with the most ardent fans