Growth in Asia

SMU’s new Singapore Capital Markets Initiative advances research, policy dialogue and talent development to help shape Asia’s evolving capital markets and financial ecosystem.

SMU Libraries brought FORCE11’s global conference to Asia for the first time, spotlighting SMU’s role in shaping open, trusted and responsible research.

The inaugural SMU Alumni Awards were a memorable celebration of graduates’ excellence, innovation, and service to society –honouring leaders who inspire through integrity, inclusion, and community impact.

Global tech leader Narayana Murthy spoke at SMU’s Visionary Series, which also marked the launch of the Singapore-India Hackathon to promote student and tech collaboration.

SMU hosted the Reach Alliance’s first Asia conference, uniting changemakers to tackle the world’s toughest social challenges. Read the highlights here.

SMU hosted President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink in a fireside chat moderated by SMU Chairman Piyush Gupta to discuss global challenges and equitable growth.

Explore how SMU and Chulalongkorn University are shaping Southeast Asia's US$1 trillion start-up boom with their groundbreaking white paper on innovation and entrepreneurship.

SMU and the Australian National University have taken their decade-long collaboration to new heights with a strategic partnership that focuses on digital transformation, sustainable living, and Asia-focused growth.

SMU kicked off its 9th Global Summer Programme with a groundbreaking new addition — the Digital Intelligence track. This exciting new offering empowers participants with cutting-edge skills in AI, business-data management, and beyond.

As part of the University's commitment to deepening Singapore’s engagement with Southeast Asia, SMU proudly organised the Global Ready Talent (GRT) Programme's SEA appreciation event in Jakarta. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Enterprise Singapore, equips students with invaluable insights into the region’s business, cultural, and societal landscapes. Discover how SMU is fostering the next generation of talent ready to thrive in Southeast Asia.