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The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

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11:14

What's for lunch?: Wellness and tradition in a mooncake

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/19

The Mid-Autumn Festival, or mooncake festival, which is an occasion for families to get together and have a good time. Mooncakes are the quintessential symbol of this celebration. There are now more 'healthful' ones in the market like those from Singapore-based traditional chinese medicine company Eu Yan Sang. Can indulgent mooncakes really promote health? Eu Yan Sang's Sharon Tan, Head of Marketing, and Davinna Peh, Assistant Manager, Gifting share about these sweet treats that are crafted with

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9:38

Industry Insight: What’s on the investment horizon...

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2024/08/18

According to KPMG, 2024 has been a challenging one for fintech market globally driven by concerns like ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and high interest rate. As such, fintech investment globally has declined from $62.3 billion to $51.9 billion between the second half of 2023 and H1 this year—the lowest six months of fintech investment since 2020. Only five deals that are over $1 billion occurred in the fintech space during the first half of 2024—all buyouts. So is there any optimism in sight for

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16:11

The Sound Zone: Why the AT-ART1000X is...

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2024/08/16

Vinyl listening is hugely popular despite the high cost of the media, the initial investment of a turntable and a solid setup that can stand the test of time. For those in the know, in the world of vinyl record players, cartridges are the unsung heroes, often referred to as the "needles" or "diamonds" of the setup. Japanese brand Audio-Technica, maker of vinyl cartridges for 60 years, has recently unveiled its most advanced vinyl cartridge ever, the AT-ART1000X. The direct power stereo moving coil

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11:49

Weekly Wrap: Meet Thailand's new prime minister

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/16

Ms Paetongtarn Shinawatra is Thailand's new prime minister. She assumes the post two days after Mr. Srettha Thavisin was dismissed from the premiership by the Constitutional Court for the wrongful appointment of a Cabinet minister. Ms Paetongtarn of the Pheu Thai party will be Thailand’s youngest prime minister and is the third member of the influential Shinawatra clan to take the top job, after her father Thaksin and her aunt Yingluck. What would be her immediate challenges? In Singapore, Prime

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14:00

Industry Insight: Can Johor Bahru be a home away from...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/15

Retiring in the city of Johor Bahru, in the southernmost state of Johor, sounds like a dream deal on paper, especially with recent updates to the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Programme and some exciting developments for the upcoming Special Economic Zone between Singapore and Johor. Can JB truly be a home away from home? Felicia Yeo, Master Trainer and Senior Specialist for Financial Literacy and Solutions, at financial consultancy MoneyOwl, shares what you need to know.See omnystudio.com/listener

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16:53

ECO MONEY: Taking sustainable Scottish luxury to the...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/15

According to recent research from Booking.com - over 80% of travellers state that sustainable travel is important to them. Booking.com gathered insights from 31,000 travellers across the globe, and 75% said that they want to travel more sustainably this year - and over 40% said they would feel guilty if they made less sustainable travel choices. BUT, what does it take to incorporate sustainable travel into a hospitality business? Rachel Kelly speaks to Christina Horspool of Manar House and Jane

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15:14

Industry Insight: Can Singapore keep up in the data...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/14

The rise of AI, cloud computing, e-commerce, and other technologies and businesses that require large amounts of processing power and data storage is fuelling demand for data centres, and Southeast Asia looks well-positioned to benefit significantly. In Singapore, there are over 70 data centres, serving as one of the biggest hubs in the world. But what will it take for Singapore to continued to keep pace with global digitalisation and stay ahead in the data centre race? Ashton Soh, Director of

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10:21

What's for lunch?: Har Cheong Gai, fast food-style!

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/14

Har Cheong Gai is the epitome of fried chicken wings. They are plump and juicy, and bursting with all the flavours and goodness when you bite into the crispy crust. While we can easily get them at restaurants and your favourite zi char place, don’t you wish you could get the chicken dish as a snack anytime you want à la fast-food style? Har Har Chicken!, Singapore's first har cheong gai takeaway kiosk in Bishan's Junction 8 mall could be the answer to satisfying our craving on the go! Launched last

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11:23

Industry Insight: The future of retail at mass...

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2024/08/13

Recently, Stellar Lifestyle, a business arm of SMRT and the largest managing agent of retail spaces in Singapore’s rail network, officially launched the Staytion Lifestyle Centre. The beauty and wellness-themed lifestyle centre adds a variety of retail experiences to the station area, including food, health, and lifestyle at Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station. Are such experiences the future of retail at mass transit stations? How will transit ridership and a shift towards online shopping impact transit

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10:49

Industry Insight: Implementing AI and technologies to...

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2024/08/12

According to a recent report by Deloitte and software firm Autodesk, which looks into the adoption of digital technologies in the construction industry, construction and engineering in Asia Pacific accounted for 45% of the global industry in 2022, and is forecast to account for nearly half of the global industry by the end of the decade.Disruptive new technologies combined with a challenging business outlook have led construction and engineering leaders across Asia Pacific to seriously rethink their

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11:51

Industry Insight: Driving innovation to provide...

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2024/08/08

If you drive, you may have experienced getting stuck at a car park gantry. It is a common occurrence when motorists forget to top up their value cards and subsequently experiencing awkward moments at the carpark gantry. Singapore payment platform AXS has a solution. It recently launched AXS Drive, a mobile app that auto-deducts parking fees through the driver's credit or debit card linked to their car details. Available on Android and iOS, drivers can download the AXS Drive app, input their car

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8:59

Market View: Is the worst yet to come?

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/08

This week has been a roller coaster ride for investors. A weaker than expected US jobs number and an interest rate move by Japan’s central bank made markets topsy turvy. On Monday (5 August), the Nikkei lost 12 per cent, which was the worst day for the index since the “Black Monday” of 1987. The Straits Times Index sank 4 per cent. Was this an overreaction? Or could we see worse? Dan Chang, an investment specialist from PhillipCapital weighs in and shares his views on the current volatility and the

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14:48

Industry Insight: Game on: Singapore-based studio...

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2024/08/07

Singapore is a hotspot for some of the world's top video game makers. Homegrown TrueWorld Studios, an independent video game developer recently clinched a deal to partner with Japan's Shueisha Games, the game division arm of Japan's largest Manga publisher, famed for publishing iconic manga like Naruto, One Piece, SPY X FAMILY, and Dragonball Z. The collaboration, is a big win for TrueWorld Studios. It is the first Singapore firm to work with the Tokyo-headquartered Shueisha Games which will be the

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8:31

Industry Insight: Is it time to invest in Asia...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/06

Global real estate services provider Savills recently released its Asia Pacific Investment Quarterly report. In the second of a two-part conversation with Simon Smith, Head of Research for the Asia Pacific region at Savills, we zoom in on Southeast Asia and the preferred asset classes for investors, as well as emerging markets that Savills is watching. Most importantly, Simon shares his view on why this is an ideal time for investors to position their portfolios in the Asia Pacific real estate

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13:21

Johor-Singapore SEZ: What you should know to leverage...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/05

There has been a significant buzz among investors and businesses since Singapore and Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in January. While details of the SEZ in the southern Malaysian state are still being finalised, what should businesses consider to tap into growth opportunities in the upcoming SEZ which is touted as a potential “Shenzhen of Southeast Asia”? President of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, Lennon Tan, who is

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11:33

Dickson Nasi Lemak founder sells business to focus on...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/05

You probably know of the well-loved Dickson Nasi Lemak in Singapore's charming Joo Chiat neighbourhood. Its founder has recently sold the business to focus her efforts on several traditional fast food concepts including Champion Bolo Bun, the world's first bolo bun concept store in Tanjong Pagar. Hoh Loyi, founder of F&B multi-concept business, The Platform Collective, shares about reinventing local food in the Quick Service Restaurant industry and her dream of setting up an enduring homegrown

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13:00

Weekly Wrap: Is food poisoning becoming increasingly...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/02

Authorities are investigating a mass food poisoning incident that has affected more than 100 people at the Chinese tech giant Bytedance’s Singapore office. This is the second major food poisoning incident within a fortnight in Singapore, and elsewhere, news out of Japan and Malaysia too have reported mass food poisoning cases. Is food poisoning increasingly becoming more prevalent? What are the common culprits that are likely to cause such incidents? Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious diseases

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10:57

The Sound Zone: OnTrac, on trend? Dyson's debut hi-fi...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/02

If you haven’t heard, technology company Dyson, renowned for its vacuum cleaners and hairdryers recently unveiled its first-ever audio-only headphones. It has entered one of the most crowded and competitive sectors with its engineering know-how and the kind of eye-turning design that Dyson is known for. What are the headphones' key features? How do they match up to other headphones in the market? Priced at S$699, are they worth the premium? Lynlee Foo chats with Nirmal Gokani, Graduate Design

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13:09

Viewpoint: Dos and don’ts when leasing or renting...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/01

Recently, 800 flat owners got into trouble when the Housing Development Board (HDB) took action against them for flouting regulations like not fulfilling the minimum occupation period and unauthorised rentals. On Viewpoint, Debra Teng, Group Associate Director, Orangetee gives her take on this and shares more about what you can and cannot do with your HDB flat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:08

Industry Insight: Where are the real estate...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/01

Despite sluggish real-estate investment volumes, the Asia Pacific region is showing signs of stronger growth amid sentiments that interest rate cuts are within sight, even if the US elections and ongoing geopolitical tensions could slow recovery. That’s according to real estate firm Savills’s latest Asia Pacific Investment quarterly report. In the first of a 2-part conversation, we take a look at some of the bright spots in the region and which asset classes investors should be looking into

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