Media & Commentary
Public scholarship and civic voice.
Commentaries, interviews, and media appearances spanning education, sport, sustainability, family enterprise, and innovation.
Suggested: TV or radio studio interview, CNA appearance, or press conference
Suggested: Photo from a TV or radio interview, a press event, or a public lecture where you were quoted or featured
Oct 21, 2025
The Straits Times
Commentary
The obsession with staying on track is holding Singapore students back
Commentary challenging Singapore's rigid educational pathways and arguing for more flexible approaches to student development.
Sept 11, 2025
The Business Times
Commentary
Higher operating costs are a stone in the shoe – even for the rich eyeing family offices
Commentary on the rising cost pressures facing family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals considering Singapore.
Sept 9, 2025
CNA (Channel NewsAsia)
TV & Radio
World Aquatics Masters Singapore 2025 wrap-up interview
Live TV guest on Singapore Tonight for the World Aquatics Masters Singapore 2025 wrap-up interview.
Jul 5, 2025
The Straits Times
Commentary
Rising rents threaten the future of Singapore's heritage restaurants
Commentary on how rising commercial rents are threatening the survival of Singapore's heritage food establishments.
Jul 2025
CNA938
TV & Radio
Preview of Team Singapore's Worlds campaign
Radio interview previewing Team Singapore's campaign at the World Aquatics Championships — the largest ever Singapore contingent.
May 28, 2025
Channel NewsAsia
Commentary
Temasek Shophouse to reopen by end-2025 with retail, community and social spaces
Commentary on the reopening of Temasek Shophouse and its significance for Singapore's community and social enterprise ecosystem.
Mar 4, 2025
The Straits Times
Press
Singapore Aquatics adopts drone technology and artificial intelligence in training
Feature on Singapore Aquatics' adoption of drone technology and AI for competitive swimming training and performance analysis.
Jun 13, 2024
SMU City Perspectives
Interviews
For generations to come: Applying concepts of circularity to governance and succession in family-owned firms
Interview on applying circular economy principles to family business governance and succession planning.
Mar 13, 2024
CNA938
TV & Radio
Erosion of Trust in Innovation
Live radio Talkback interview on the erosion of public trust in innovation and technology.
Mar 22, 2024
City Wire Asia Online
Press
Singapore's flourishing family office scene pulls in fresh grads
Feature on Singapore's growing family office sector and its appeal to young talent.
Apr 9, 2024
The Straits Times
Commentary
Joseph Schooling and how training for Olympics exacts a steep price from athletes
Commentary on the human cost of elite sport preparation, prompted by Joseph Schooling's Olympic journey.
Feb 18, 2024
The Straits Times
Commentary
Early specialisation in sports poses risk of burnout among young athletes
Op-Ed on the risks of early sports specialisation, subsequently mentioned by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Oct 3, 2023
The Business Times
Commentary
Circular economy pioneer: More than the sum of its parts
Commentary on circular economy leadership and business model innovation.
Aug 11, 2023
The Straits Times
Commentary
3 groundless myths that get in the way of workforce inclusivity
Op-Ed dismantling three common misconceptions that obstruct progress on workforce diversity and inclusion.
Jul 2023
The Business Times
Commentary
Agrocorp expands its sustainable footprint
Commentary on Agrocorp's sustainability strategy and the role of agri-business in the circular economy.
Apr 2023
The Business Times
Commentary
Three young entrepreneurs clinch inaugural award at Icon Ball 2023
Commentary on emerging entrepreneurial talent and the significance of the Icon Ball recognition.
Aug 26, 2022
The Asian Banker
Interviews
Empowering next-generation family leaders
In-depth interview on how business families can develop the next generation of leaders for a complex, sustainable future.
Jun 15, 2022
The Business Times
Commentary
Singapore elites must tackle sustainability
Op-Ed (with Alwyn Lim) calling on Singapore's elite to take a leading role in sustainability transitions.
Dec 29, 2021
Channel NewsAsia
TV & Radio
Ahead of Their Time – S2E4: F45 & Zumba
Video commentary on the entrepreneurial journeys of F45 and Zumba, as part of CNA's Ahead of Their Time series.
Dec 2021
Barclays Private Bank
Interviews
The dawning of a new era of wealth in Singapore
Interview with Evonne Tan (Head, Barclays Private Bank) and James Penny (Head of Asia ex-India) on wealth trends in Singapore.
Nov 13, 2021
The Straits Times
Commentary
Resolving NS-elite sports tensions through a paradox lens
Op-Ed proposing a paradox-based framework for resolving the tensions between National Service obligations and elite sports careers.
Sept 29, 2016
Today
Commentary
Going slow to go fast
Commentary on the strategic value of deliberate, patient approaches to innovation and organisational change.
Jun 22, 2019
The Business Times
Press
Show me the money: What's wrong with the startups picture?
Quoted in feature on the structural challenges facing Singapore's startup ecosystem.
Aug 28, 2014
Globe and Mail
Press
Say goodbye to hierarchy, hello to holacracy
Quoted in feature on the rise of holacracy and flat organisational structures.
Oct 22, 2014
Canadian Business
Press
How to find the innovative ideas already lurking within your company
Quoted in feature on internal innovation and the conditions that enable employees to surface and develop new ideas.