Thought Leadership

Some of the world’s leaders, and leading thinkers from NUS and overseas, regularly gather and add to the rich diversity of thoughts and ideas on our campuses, in Singapore and across the globe.
Here’s what they had to share.

Reimagining the Code for an ESG world

Reimagining the Code for an ESG world

Speaker: Mak Yuen Teen 12 Jul 2022

Given the increased attention being paid to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues today, Professor (Practice) of Accounting Mak Yuen Teen from NUS Business School opines that Singapore should consider more fully embedding ESG factors into corporate governance principles, and reconsider practices that are largely driven by the pursuit of shareholder value. As an example, Professor Mak adds that Singapore companies should expand the mix of skills, knowledge and experience on their boards, to include experience in material ESG issues relevant to the company and sector.  

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Are we in an affordability crisis?

Are we in an affordability crisis?

Speaker: Speakers: Mr Liang Zixuan and Mr Mukund Kishore | 4 June 2026

What PayNow’s alias removal really signals

What PayNow’s alias removal really signals

Speaker: Speaker: Asst Prof Daniel Rabetti | 29 May 2026

When a deepfake image becomes real harm

When a deepfake image becomes real harm

Speaker: Speaker: Ben Chester Cheong | 28 May 2026

Airlines are making money again. But that might not last

Airlines are making money again. But that might not last

Speaker: Speaker: Assoc Prof Nitin Pangarkar | 14 May 2026

Teaching undergraduates the art of survival in unsettled times

Teaching undergraduates the art of survival in unsettled times

Speaker: Speaker: Professor Simon Chesterman, Associate Professor Daniel PS Goh, Associate Professor Loy Hui Chieh | 9 May 2026