Reflections of SPAN: one of the most memorable experiences of the PMBA

Reflections of SPAN: one of the most memorable experiences of the PMBA

In September 2020, the Nanyang Professional MBA (PMBA) class of 2021 completed the Strategy Projects at Nanyang (SPAN), a live consulting project with a sponsor company. Working in groups of four or five, our Nanyang PMBA participants embarked a six-month journey, developing solutions and proposals to a specific business issue which culminated in a final presentation to sponsor company. How was the experience, especially with almost everything moving online due to COVID-19 restrictions? We asked a few of the groups to share highlights of their experience, from key learnings to challenges overcome.

Leading Trends Behind Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy

Leading Trends Behind Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy

When the e-commerce platform Lazada launched in 2012, Southeast Asia’s online retail scene was still in its infancy. Fast forward a few years, Lazada has become the largest e-commerce platform in the region. However, the Singapore-based e-commerce firm is not the only one helping smaller retailers capture new markets. Mobile-centric marketplace Shopee is also providing stiff competition.