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The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

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16:36

Industry Insight: Leadership gaps in AI. Hear from...

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2025/05/28

How do you move from AI hype to enterprise impact? Why do some AI and cloud strategies scale while others stall? The Afternoon Update's Lynlee Foo sat down with cloud computing platform Amazon Web Services' Enterprise Strategist and former Coca-Cola Global CIOMiriam McLemore to unpack what enterprise leaders get wrong — and what the best get right. From decision velocity and culture readiness to workflow simplification and strategic cloud adoption, tune in to get a boardroom-level view of

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15:52

Industry Insight: Zero Trust, AI, and the new rules...

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2025/05/27

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and AI-driven tools become mainstream, legacy security models are no longer enough. On Industry Insight, Sanjay Yadave, Vice President & Managing Director, Greater Asia at leading cloud security firm Zscaler, sat down with The Afternoon Update's Lynlee Foo to share his expertise on what real cyber resilience looks like in today’s cloud-first, AI-enabled business world. Learn more about why legacy security stacks are a liability, not a safeguard,

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28:03

Industry Insight: How IMDA is driving the next wave...

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2025/05/26

As Asia’s flagship technology event, Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2025 kicks off (27 - 29 May)Industry Insight's Lynlee Foo sits down with Kiren Kumar, Deputy Chief Executive at Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), for a sweeping conversation on how Singapore is scaling innovation—safely, strategically, and fast. From AI and quantum computing to digital sustainability and space tech, Kiren shares how Singapore is future-proofing its digital economy, supporting 240,000 SMEs, and

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12:25

Reimagining Healthcare: European insights for ASEAN's...

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2025/05/23

Imagine solar-powered clinics in remote provinces, AI-driven telehealth linking thousands of islands, and green hospitals cutting costs and carbon at once. On Industry Insight, Chris Humphrey from the EU ASEAN Business Council joins The Afternoon Update's Lynlee Foo to unpack the region's healthcare transformation - from financing innovations and digital health solutions to sustainable infrastructure and preventive care strategies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:52

Industry Insight: Crypto trends shaping S'pore’s...

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2025/05/22

What happens when crypto stops being the wild card—and starts becoming a serious player in portfolio strategy? On Industry Insight, Mark Wong, Head of Trading at Independent Reserve Singapore, unpacks the latest findings from the firm's Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index on how Singaporeans are navigating the digital asset space. Ownership is down, confidence is shifting, and stablecoins are stepping into the spotlight. From Bitcoin’s evolving role to MAS-led regulation, this is

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16:03

Viewpoint: Continuity, Change, and the Road Ahead for...

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2025/05/22

In this episode, we break down Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first full Cabinet since taking office—an important milestone following his recent election win. The new lineup features a significant reshuffle, fresh appointments, and a continued emphasis on inter-ministerial coordination. What does it reveal about his leadership style and the future direction of Singapore’s governance? Joining us to unpack the implications is Dr. Felix Tan, an independent political observer and

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17:03

Industry Insight: Why AI threats are rising for...

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2025/05/21

AI is changing the cyber threat game — not just faster, but quieter. On Industry Insight, Vishak Raman, Vice President for Southeast Asia, ANZ, India & SAARC at global cybersecurity solutions and services firmFortinet, explains how AI-fuelled threats are exposing dangerous gaps in visibility, speed, and scale — especially in mid-sized enterprises across Singapore. He also shares how platform-based defences can close detection gaps and protect Singapore’s most vulnerable

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18:03

Industry Insight: From cost savings to lead gen: What...

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2025/05/20

AI agents are moving fast — but scaling them across your business? That’s the real challenge. Christopher Conolly, Director of Solutions Engineering, APJ Communications Business at Twilio, shares insight into how businesses are moving beyond chatbots to deploy AI agents that can act, reason, and scale. Dive into what’s driving adoption across Southeast Asia, and why scaling automation takes more than just smart tech. Learn about the practical examples of agentic AI in action, from

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17:40

Industry Insight: Is Singapore’s job market ready for...

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2025/05/19

How do employers hire smarter in 2025? On Industry Insight, we unpack the Michael Page Singapore Talent Trends 2025 report with Nilay Khandelwal, Senior Managing Director of Michael Page Singapore and India. From the rise of new-collar roles to growing demand for clarity, flexibility, and real upskilling, Nilay breaks down what’s driving the future of hiring in Singapore. Discover why skills now matter more than degrees, what professionals want beyond salary,GenAI’s impact—and the

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11:04

Industry Insight: Education reimagined - Industry...

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2025/05/16

SMU recently won for the 'Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year' category at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2025. The accolade was awarded in recognition of SMU-X, the University's flagship industry project-based experiential learning framework that integrates academic knowledge with real-world industry projects. In a follow-up conversation, TheAfternoon Update's Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr. Yuanto Kusnadi, Academic Director, SMU-X, Singapore Management University in order

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16:15

Industry Insight: Is maritime logistics ready for a...

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2025/05/15

As the shipping industry faces pressure to cut emissions, hybrid-electric vessels are emerging as a practical step forward. On Industry Insight,Chris Cattermole, Head of Sustainability at AET — a global provider of maritime transportation and energy logistics solutions — joins The Afternoon Update's Lynlee Foo to break down how maritime players are navigating new emissions targets, infrastructure gaps, and the realities of ESG implementation. We dive into AET’s collaboration with

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13:19

Good Tech: How a GovTech initiative is empowering...

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2025/05/14

What if everyday Singaporeans could help solve public challenges—using tech? On Good Tech, we spotlight Build for Good, a civic innovation initiative by GovTech Singapore's Open Government Products. Through hackathons, accelerators, and community engagement, Build for Good empowers citizens to co-create tech solutions that tackle real societal issues—from healthcare to caregiving to sustainability. We speak with Yi Han Liao and Jael Teh, Managers of Public Engagement, about how this

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13:27

Industry Insight: From Churchill to Raffles: Real...

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2025/05/14

As Singapore’s ultra high net worth individuals look beyond borders, legacy real estate is emerging as a resilient wealth strategy. Charlie WalshHead of Residential Sales for London's The OWO Residences by Rafflesshares why historic, branded assets like The OWO (formerly known as Britain's Old War Office) are attracting Asia’s elite — and what this means for global property portfolios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:13

Industry Insight: Why 92% of SE Asian organisations...

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2025/05/13

Cybersecurity doesn’t have to read like a manual. On Industry Insight,we unpack real insights from Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index with Koo Juan Huat, Director of Cybersecurity for Cisco ASEAN. Discover why only 8% of Southeast Asian organisations measure up—and what practical steps the rest can take across five key areas: Identity, Machine, Network, Cloud, and AI. The Afternoon Update's Lynlee Foo also finds out how AI is reshaping both attacks and defenses, and the

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11:55

Industry Insight: The X factor for SMU's successful...

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2025/05/09

As industries evolve faster than ever, universities are being challenged to keep pace—and prepare graduates who are ready from day one. What if group projects actually helped a company solve a real problem? That’s not fiction—it’s happening. Fresh off SMU’s win at theTimes Higher Education Awards Asia 2025,Dr. Yuanto Kusnadi, Academic Director of SMU-X and Associate Professor of Accounting (Education), shares how the award-winningSMU-X framework is helping students

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15:28

Industry Insight: Can AI‑powered, next‑gen HR tech be...

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2025/05/08

The role of HR has changed — and so has the technology behind it. On Industry Insight, we explore how modern HR platforms are reshaping the employee experience from the ground up. Danielle Magnusson, Director of Employee Workflow Solutions Consulting, APAC at workflow automation tech company ServiceNow, shares how organisations across Southeast Asia are moving beyond traditional systems to build agile, people-first workplaces. The conversation touched on the evolution of HR tech, from admin

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Industry Insight: Ocean Freight: Calmer seas or new...

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2025/05/07

From port congestion and soaring freight rates to today’s push for sustainability and speed, the global ocean freight industry has been through turbulent waters. Asia-Pacific, home to nine of the world’s ten busiest ports remains at the center of it all. Ocean freight in 2025 isn’t just about moving goods — it’s about moving smarter.C.H. Robinson’s Lyndon McGrath, Director for Ocean Freight in Oceania joins us to talk geopolitics, green shipping, smart ports, and

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15:58

Industry Insight: AI bots now outnumber humans...

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2025/05/06

OnIndustry Insight, we uncover a startling new reality: for the first time in over a decade, automated bots outnumber human traffic—making up 51% of all global web requests in 2024, and 45% in Singapore alone. Join host Lynlee Foo and her guestDaniel Toh, Chief Solutions Architect for APJ at Thales, unpack the groundbreaking findings of the 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report. We’ll dive into how generative AI is turbocharging bot attacks, which sectors are most at risk, and what cutting‑edge

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Industry Insight: Asia CRE is back. But is it...

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2025/05/05

Commercial real estate (CRE) investment in Asia Pacific jumped 20% in Q1 2025. But the recovery is more cautious than euphoric.Pamela Ambler, Head of Investor Intelligence at JLL Asia-Pacific, shares where the smart money is going, why data are reshaping strategies, and how investors are re-entering the market with a sharper lens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:01

Industry Insight: From old TVs to new tech: The...

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2025/05/02

Imagine this: old TV plastics, repurposed directly into new, high-quality products. No compromises, no shortcuts. It’s a game-changer for both tech and the environment. Electronics giant Sony is reimagining the future by turning end-of-life plastics into high-quality new products. The tech is already in action, with its upcoming 65-inch 4K OLED BRAVIA 8 models leading the way, and scheduled to ship globally in 2025. Chan Pheng Hwa, Senior Manager - Regional Product Compliance and Environmental

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