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SMU hires Prudential veteran as CIO to oversee S$1.5 billion endowment fund

The fund invests across asset classes including private equity and hedge funds

Piyush Gupta, chairman of SMU, Keppel and Mandai Wildlife Group, said: "We have to position the parks to serve our advocacy purpose, to serve an entertainment purpose, to continue to be what Singaporeans want.”

Not retirement, but a rewiring and fresh perspectives post-DBS, says Piyush Gupta

The ex-banker travels, sits on boards and works on causes close to his heart. He also keeps up with birdwatching

NUS Business School, which ranks 14th globally, is one of three Singapore universities among Apac’s top 10 business schools.

NUS retains crown as Asia’s top business school in latest QS ranking 

NTU falls one rank to third place as SMU maintains fourth spot

SMU Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Kenneth Goh says the moonshot approach will "invest in conditions for lasting change".
TAKING HEART

SMU’s new philanthropy framework aims to support high-potential initiatives with longer time horizon

The ‘moonshot approach’ targets initiatives that have more uncertain outcomes but tackle root causes of social issues

Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary (second from right) says: “Even though technology and AI have brought immense benefits, these changes are taking place rapidly and we must learn to harness them well.”

SMU commits S$5 million to new Resilient Workforces Institute amid rapid AI change

ResWORK aims to advance workforce resilience and lifelong learning

Meaningful exposure to AI ethics ensures that students can engage with intelligent tools responsibly and safeguard public trust as future professionals.

When AI stands for augmented intelligence

By using technology to expose human blind spots, we can improve decision-making – but only if we ensure these systems remain transparent and accountable

From left: Prof Lim Sun Sun, vice-president, partnerships and engagement, SMU; Prof Alan Chan, provost, SMU; Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat; Beth Henderson, lead of startup programmes, The Gear by Kajima; Khoo Teng Lip, head, ST Engineering Ventures; and Jonathan Cheng, chief technology officer, Building and Construction Authority, at the launch of the Urban SustaInnovator programme.

SMU launches global deep-tech accelerator, welcomes 60 new-gen startups to Singapore

This is the first such programme in the Republic focused on addressing urban solutions and sustainability-related issues

SMU president Lily Kong believes the university can have a multiplier effect on sustainability through its students.
IMPACT LEADER OF THE YEAR (INDIVIDUAL)

‘Regenerative and restorative’: SMU president Lily Kong on the power of human-environment ties

The professor shares how she has upheld sustainability principles throughout her career

With the winners of the 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards are Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat (front row, seventh from left), flanked by UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong (sixth from left) and  SPH Media chairman Khaw Boon Wan.

11 enterprises and individuals honoured at 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards

Keppel clinches top award, alongside SMU’s Prof Lily Kong and Edible Garden City’s Bjorn Low, for leadership in sustainable development