In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Philosophy Matthew Hammerton noted that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has disrupted traditional essay-based assessments and suggested oral…
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam delivered the opening address of Singapore’s 15th Parliament on 5 September 2025, presenting the Government’s first full policy agenda since Prime Minister Lawrence…
Commenting on the feasibility of a “we first” society, SMU Associate Professor of Sociology Alwyn Lim said that Singapore's increasingly diverse and complex society presents another challenge to this…
In a CNA938 interview on the recent wave of dismissals by US President Donald Trump, SMUAssociate Professor of Political Science John Donaldson said the unusual aspect of Mr Trump’s dismissals lies…
Experts point to a few common factors that contribute to the "flattening" of friendships. However, familiarity often plays an important function in people’s social lives, and some "boring"…
Commenting on China’s rural transformation, SMU Associate Professor of Sociology Forrest Zhang said that Zhejiang’s solid economic foundation and active local enterprises provided strong support for…
SMU Associate Professor of Sociology Forrest Zhang noted how China is currently witnessing a trend of reverse urbanisation, with a growing number of urban residents moving to the countryside. This…
A recent Blackbox Research survey showed that 90% of Singaporeans believe the country is moving in the right direction, the highest level in two years. Commenting on possible ways to further…
US President Donald Trump’s renewed bid for the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn nominations from Pakistan, Israel, and Cambodia, though conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza have undermined his “peacemaker”…
On 3 August 2025, Lianhe Zaobao published an article on Chinese youth seeking other opportunities in the countryside. SMU Associate Professor of Sociology Forrest Zhang Qian pointed out that an…
