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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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13:34

Industry Insight: Rise of AI agents will see...

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2024/10/14

Imagine a future where AI manages your finances, books your vacations, and even drives you to work. The possibilities are endless. By 2028, this industry is expected to explode, reaching a staggering USD29 billion in 2028, as compared to USD 5 million in 2023. AI agents represent the next phase of artificial intelligence. In the next two years, countless AI agents will be inside businesses, taking on tasks far beyond simple conversations. Integration and automation specialist Boomi recently

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7:17

Market View: Beijing reassures investors but gives no...

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2024/10/14

Over the weekend, the Chinese central government said that there is room to increase debt and the deficit, and that more stimulus is on the way. The comments come against a backdrop of a series of measures unveiled in recent weeks that have included interest rate cuts and liquidity injections for banks, all aimed at kick-starting China's dragging economy. Gary Ng, Senior Economist at Natixis, shares more about the highly anticipated briefing on fiscal policy that was light on specifics. See

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14:17

Weekly Wrap: Beyond offering mental health resources,...

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2024/10/11

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10 every year. This year’s official theme, “It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace,” highlights the importance of fostering supportive work environments. There have been efforts to promote positive mental health at the workplace such as offering access to counselling, mental health days, and employee wellness schemes to support overall wellbeing. While such initiatives are a step in the right direction, a new survey brought to light

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14:21

Industry Insight: Impact of technology and social...

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2024/10/11

Musical theatre has been a popular form of entertainment for centuries, and with advances in technology, new possibilities are emerging for live entertainment providers to enhance the theatrical experience. As the world of musical theatre continues to evolve, we look at trends in the business of international theatre productions in Singapore and the region. Entertainment industry veteran Chantal Prudhomme, who is Chief Executive Officer of production company Base Entertainment Asia, shares her

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12:44

Industry Insight: Bridging the green gap through...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/10

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is recognised by Time Magazine as the “World’s Most Sustainable Company” in 2024 and is part of Dow Jones’ Sustainability World Index for 13 years in a row. How are tech leaders like Schneider Electric supporting digitalisation efforts to accelerate growth towards achieving sustainability goals? Yoon Young Kim, Cluster President for Singapore and Brunei at Schneider Electric shared his insights and talked about the company’s

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4:31

Market View: US markets at record highs: A technical...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/10

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average have reached record highs, as technology stocks powered higher and investors shook off geopolitical concerns. The S&P 500 rallied 0.71% to end at 5,792 after notching an all-time high, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.6% to finish at 18,292. The 30-stock Dow surged 431.63 points, or 1%, to settle at 42,512. How much higher could these three indexes go? Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist at investment platform moomoo, provides his analysis. See

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12:25

Industry Insight: Steering towards maritime...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/09

The shipping industry, the backbone of international trade, is very carbon intensive. It is responsible for emitting close to 1 billion tonnes of greenhouse gasses per year, equivalent to the emissions of a G7 country like Germany or Japan. In September, Amogy, a New York-headquartered company focusing on ammonia-to-power solutions, has successfully demonstrated its technology on a maritime vessel for the first time. Amogy retrofitted a 1957 tugboat with its ammonia-to-power fuel cell system. In

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9:49

ECO MONEY: Equity emissions on the rise

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/09

Emissions have continued to slowly increase for equities. That’s according to the latest research from London Stock Exchange Group. This despite aggressive global decarbonisation targets. In its paper - Decarbonisation in portfolio benchmarks - LSEG aims to unlock key trends and challenges of calculating portfolio emissions. To get the details, Rachel Kelly speaks to Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Investment Research at FTSE Russell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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16:15

Industry Insight: Gen AI and its impact on...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/08

In 2022, Singapore's digital economy contributed S$106 billion, or 17% of GDP. According to McKinsey’s recent global survey, the adoption of generative AI has nearly doubled within a year, with 65% of organisations now using it regularly. While Gen AI is regarded as a catalyst driving transformative solutions and greater efficiency, how can companies reinvent roles and reshape the workforce to adapt to new technologies and drive future growth? More importantly, what does it really take to train an

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16:34

Viewpoint: Singapore's role in regional sustainable...

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2024/10/08

Southeast Asia’s vulnerability to climate impacts is a global concern, with the region on track to become the fourth-largest contributor to the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030. However, it risks losing about 14.1% of its GDP due to the negative effects climate change. Dr. Bicky Bhangu, President of the UN Global Compact Network Singapore, shares with views about how Singapore can leverage its position as a sustainability hub to accelerate sustainable development goals progress in the

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8:46

Market View: China stock rally fizzles. What to...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/08

The rally in Chinese markets lost steam today after a briefing from the country’s National Development and Reform Commission gave few details on further stimulus. Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist of investment platform moomoo Singapore, weighs in with a fundamental and technical analysis of the present Chinese markets rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:55

Viewpoint: 99-to-1 property transactions. Are such...

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2024/10/07

A mother and son duo are facing five charges each for giving false and misleading information to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) during its audit of cases of the so-called “99-to-1” arrangement for private properties. This is the first prosecution of taxpayers providing false and misleading information to Iras during its investigation into the two-step “99-to-1” property transactions for possible tax avoidance. On Viewpoint, law-trained Invest Editor at The Straits Times, Tan Ooi

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8:17

Market View: The Yen weakens further. How is it...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/07

Japan's currency hits a two-month low amid geopolitical tensions and strong employment figures from the United States. How is the Yen faring against the USD and the SGD? Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG explains this to us as well as his thesis for a trade idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:59

Are multi-country productions the future of Southeast...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/04

Independent cinema in Southeast Asia has been on the rise recently. A new generation of filmmakers in this region are making an impact on the world stage. While independent filmmakers face countless obstacles, the community has sought ways to fuel growth and ambition. Vietnamese horror comedy film, 'Don’t Cry, Butterfly', which Singapore was involved in, has won two awards at this year's Venice International Film Festival.The debut film by Vietnamese film-maker Duong Dieu Linh, held its world

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13:17

Industry Insight: Why cooling measures are good for...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/03

Singapore’s reputation as a hub for luxury living and investment has been growing steadily. A stable political environment and a robust economy are just some of the factors that have attracted affluent buyers and investors from around the globe.To that end, Christie's International Real Estate, a global leader in luxury real estate, has recently launched operations in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in its Southeast Asia expansion strategy. At the helm of this new venture is Himmat Singh,

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6:02

Viewpoint: Former Singapore minister S Iswaran...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/03

Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months’ jail, in a high-profile trial that has gripped Singapore. This was more than what the prosecution had asked for. He had pleaded guilty to accepting gifts worth more than S$403,000 while in public office, as well as obstructing the course of justice. Linette Lai, Assistant News Editor from The Straits Times tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:36

ECO MONEY: Lack of employee sustainability training...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/02

Sustainability may be a top business priority, BUT would it surprise you to know that only 6% of business leaders report that their organisation has completed at least one round of sustainability implementation according to NTUC Learning Hub’s Sustainability for Business Resilience Report 2024. Holding back efforts seems to be a gap between management and employee expectations when it comes to sustainability training and implementation. Rachel Kelly speaks to Mr Low Choon Chye Head,

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17:04

Industry Insight: Singapore’s deep tech start-up...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/02

Singapore has positioned itself as a hub for deep tech ventures, leveraging its knowledge-intensive economy and world-class research institutions. Skilled deep tech entrepreneurs receive increased support through grants, subsidies and investments. On Industry Insight, Associate Professor Benjamin Tee, Vice President (Ecosystem Building) at the National University of Singapore, who has founded and sold a medtech startup, sheds more light on Singapore’s deep tech innovation and investment landscape

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10:25

Viewpoint: Tim Walz and JD Vance's 2024 VP debate....

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/02

Vice-president candidates JD Vance from the Republican Party and Tim Walz from the Democratic Party engaged in a vice-presidential debate today in what could be the last face-to-face showdown for both camps, before the November 5 US election. How did both VP Candidates perform? What's the outlook for the final 5 weeks before the election? Do Vice-President debates even matter? Samuel Garrett, Research Associate at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney weighs in on the Veep

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Industry Insight: Putting applications closer to...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/10/01

The technology industry is at an exciting juncture. Cloud services provider Akamai launched an initiative earlier this year, to help companies deliver better experiences by moving their workloads closer to end-users. Akamai aims to increase its cloud-computing network with an additional 10 regions worldwide in the first quarter of this year and then another 75 throughout the rest of the year. Jay Jenkins, CTO, Akamai, shares insights into edge computing and the company's current efforts to

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