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The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

Stay in the know with programs such as Viewpoint and Industry Insights in property, cryptocurrency, aviation, and shipping. We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.

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13:28

Industry Insight: Empowering human-AI collaboration...

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2024/12/04

The rise of AI is revolutionising customer service, particularly in call centers, where it is streamlining operations and enhancing personalisation. From reducing wait times to offering real-time insights, AI is reshaping how businesses engage and retain customers. But how do businesses balance automation with the human touch to remain competitive and keep their customers engaged? Li Guanghai, CEO of Helport, the first Singapore-based AI company to be listed on NASDAQ, gives insights into the

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11:28

Viewpoint: Travelling soon? Tips to stretch your...

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2024/12/03

Holiday season has kicked into full swing as we wind down the year. While Singaporeans are known for our love of international vacations and significant travel spending, many travellers still fall into common money traps; from paying excessive exchange rates at airports to selecting the wrong currency conversion options abroad. Mike Truong, Product Director of APAC Regional Expansion at Wise, shares how you can make your money work harder this holiday season, including essential tips to avoid

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17:04

Industry Insight: Up and up - Smart technology, green...

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2024/12/03

Industrialisation and rapid urbanisation across Asia-Pacific, particularly in countries like China and India, are fuelling a surge in demand for elevators and escalators in malls, shopping complexes, and residential buildings. As the market evolves, key innovations such as enhanced safety mechanisms, predictive maintenance, and energy-efficient designs are becoming industry standards. Edward Loy, Managing Director for Southeast Asia at KONE, shares some of the trends that will reshape the elevator

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20:06

Industry Insight: AI-assisted fraud is growing...

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2024/12/02

Digital forgeries surged by 244% in 2024, with deepfake attacks occurring every five minutes, according to a new report by Entrust, a global leader in identity-centric security solutions. The report which shows an increasing level of sophistication when it comes to cybercriminal methods found that the financial sector was the hardest hit. What can organisations do to combat challenges in AI-driven fraud? Simon Horswell, Senior Fraud Specialist at Entrust sheds light on the latest advancements in the

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13:55

Industry Insight: Why credit financing could be a...

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2024/11/29

Market intelligence shows that the Asia-Pacific media and entertainment market, valued at $1.28 trillion in 2024 and projected to reach $1.62 trillion by 2029, is a key region for global content consumption and production. Responding to industry demand, UK-based content financing firm Goldfinch is set to open its Singapore office, marking its significant expansion into Asia. Justin Deimen, Managing Partner at Goldfinch Asia and Executive Director of the Intercultural Theatre Institute, shares more

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13:41

Industry Insight: Fractional investing in Malaysia,...

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2024/11/28

After years of subdued performance, Malaysia’s stock market is experiencing a resurgence, with the KLCI index climbing nearly 10% over the past year, fuelled by strong economic growth and foreign investment from U.S. tech giants. In response to this momentum, CGS International Securities recently launched UP, the first trading platform in the region that allows users to invest in fractional shares of stocks listed on Bursa Malaysia. Regulated under Singapore rules, the platform is targeted at new

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17:59

Industry Insight: 'On-chain social networks' is the...

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2024/11/26

Coinbase, one of the largest centralised crypto exchanges globally, is shaping the future of blockchain innovation. It is making efforts to create best-in-class user experiences that it hopes will do away with the complexities associated with crypto. Base, its Layer 2 blockchain solution for the Ethereum network is designed to offer faster, cheaper and more secure transactions. In an exclusive interview with Money FM 89.3, Jesse Pollak, creator of Base and Head of Protocols at Coinbase, shares his

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13:52

Industry Insight: APAC commercial property investment...

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2024/11/25

Investment volumes in Asia Pacific’s commercial real estate have surged to their highest levels since the 2022 rate-hike cycle, driven by cross-border investments and strong demand for office and logistics assets. Singapore stands out with a 118% year-on-year increase in Q3 2024, fueled by institutional interest in industrial, retail, and life sciences. Pamela Ambler, Head of Investor Intelligence, Asia Pacific, at global real estate services firm JLL, shares her insights on the key trends shaping

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11:52

Industry Insight: Circularity efforts in Singapore's...

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2024/11/22

Sustainability is a crucial area of focus in the fashion industry. The increasing awareness of the negative impacts of fast fashion on the environment and society has led to the need for sustainable practices. The Singapore Fashion Council (SFC) strongly promotes circularity in fashion and has recently launched an initiative to drive home the importance of embracing circularity and the perpetual cycles of regeneration, reuse, and resource optimisation in production. The SFC is the official

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11:54

Industry Insight: Emerging trends in real-time...

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2024/11/21

In Southeast Asia, streaming entertainment is mostly consumed via smartphones by users heavily reliant on their mobile devices. This means most businesses would stand to gain from using software designed with the smartphone in mind. To that end, industry players like Agora, a pioneer and leader in real-time engagement technology, are looking into mobile-first and AI-enhanced communication solutions. What sort of innovations can we expect? For more about their work, Lawrence Wu, Head of (Internet of

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12:20

Market View: Why Nvidia's stock is down on strong Q3...

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2024/11/21

Nvidia reported Q3 earnings today (20 Nov) and results suggest that Nvidia is continuing to grow quickly while demand for its powerful artificial intelligence chips remains high. However, the reported number of a 94% year-on-year surge in revenue for the third quarter to $35.08 billion is still a consecutive slowdown from the previous three quarters. In terms of price action, shares fell 2% in extended trading, from $145 a share to $142. The Options market expected moves of about 10%. Isaac Lim,

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16:46

Industry Insight: Will Trump 2.0 impact Vietnam's...

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2024/11/20

The industrial real estate market in Vietnam has experienced a dramatic increase in foreign direct investment over the past two decades. As the country continues its transformative phase attracting a new wave of high-value investments, what are the factors that are shaping Vietnam’s industrial sector and contributing to its success, especially in the growth of new technology sectors such as data centres and electric vehicles? What do investors need to know about Vietnam's evolution into a major

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15:56

The rise of stablecoins: How will they change...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/11/19

Stablecoins and tokenisation are gaining momentum in today's complex financial landscape, driving innovation across payments and remittances, and bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralised finance, to pave the way for the future of payments. How will current developments change the way we pay? Will the rise of stablecoins challenge the established financial systems, or complement and enhance existing frameworks? Jason Tay, Head of Commercial at stablecoin firm, StraitsX, tells us

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19:12

Industry Insight: What will it take for Singapore to...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/11/18

According to business intelligence platform Statista, blockchain technology is forecast to increase to nearly 1,000 trillion U.S. dollars by 2032. Blockchain is at the heart of cryptocurrency, and with rising acceptance and adoption of cryptocurrencies, and growing interest in decentralised finance (DeFi) platforms, the cryptocurrency market in Singapore is anticipated to grow rapidly in the next few years. What will it take for Singapore to be a Web3 hub in this region? What are the security

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Industry Insight: Can you own a Niseko hotel unit and...

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2024/11/15

Have you heard of a condominium hotel or condotel? As the name may imply, it is a condominium that operates as a hotel, which you could own because units within the hotel are individually owned and managed for you. Hannah Yulo Luccini, CEO of Hotel101 Global, tells us a bit more about how such projects work and how it is different from traditional time-shares with their Condotel project in Niseko, Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:33

Industry Insight: Redefining diabetes care with...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/11/14

Digital health innovations are playing a more pivotal role in disease management and treatments. From electronic health record integration to wearable devices and mobile applications, advancements in digital technologies are offering more opportunities to improve health outcomes. On World Diabetes Day (14 Nov), Industry Insight takes a look into the healthcare technology industry and discuss trends specific to diabetes management with Dr. Kenneth Lee, Regional Medical Director, Abbott Diabetes

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11:47

Industry Insight: Tokenising financial instruments to...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/11/13

Tokenisation and on-chain finance are becoming buzzwords in the financial industry. Increasingly, more traditional financial institutions are taking collaborative and bolder steps towards a harmonious coexistence of the traditional and the digital. On Industry Insight, we take a look at trends in the blockchain industry, particularly the ways technology is reshaping how traditional financial instruments are digitised and traded. Aaron Gwak, is the founder and CEO of Libeara, a technology service

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17:14

[SFF 2024 Special] Industry Insight: Accelerating...

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2024/11/12

Technology is driving the transition to a more sustainable future. Green tech innovations are at the forefront of the global sustainability push, offering practical solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges. Recently, UOB FinLab, the Bank’s innovation accelerator, awarded a total ofmore than $100,000 to selected Green Technology (GreenTech) firms to pilot 15 sustainability solutions with UOB and its corporate partners across ASEAN. The pilot solutions and partnerships were

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9:38

Market View: USD hits 4-month high. How much more...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/11/12

The US dollar is soaring amid strong momentum to the upside following Donald Trump’s US election win. What does this mean for the USD / JPY pair and the carry trade? How will a strong dollar and impending tariffs impact the Chinese markets? How does the USD pair with the Singapore dollar in the current market conditions? Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG, weighs in with his views on the greenback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:11

[SFF 2024 Special] Industry Insight: How quantum...

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2024/11/11

The global quantum computing market is estimated to be worth between US$45 billion and US$131 billion by 2040 (McKinsey). The single largest sector to be impacted is the financial services sector, with an estimated value at stake of US$450 billion. To this end, the business world is rapidly transforming with two revolutionary technologies leading the charge; quantum computing and AI. Each of these technologies represents immense potential to redefine the boundaries of what's possible. This powerful

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