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The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

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15:07

Industry Insight: Is hustle culture turning creative...

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2025/08/04

Unpaid internships. Burnout disguised as passion.In Singapore’s creative industry, these are increasingly common, driven by a mindset that values hustle as a pathway to success. But when hustle culture becomes a rite of passage what's the real cost? Pedro Aguirre, Community Development and Impact Director at social enterprise Make The Change, joins Lynlee Foo to unpack why internships have turned into a resume “arms race,” how it is filtering out diverse talent, and what a more

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16:55

Industry Insight: Why Singapore buyers are flocking...

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2025/08/01

Singapore investors are diving into Japan’s real estate market, and boutique B&Bs in Osaka are leading the charge. In Part 2 of an Industry Insight Japan Special, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ruben Koh, Senior Director and Head of International Residential Sales at Savills Singapore, who shares more about the sell-out success of Metro City Osaka and what’s driving Singaporean demand for fully-managed, short-stay properties in Japan. From tourism tailwinds and favourable exchange rates to the

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23:51

Industry Insight: Why Japan’s gateway cities are...

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2025/07/31

Japan’s hospitality market is making a strong comeback - but it’s not just about Tokyo anymore.In Part 1 of an Industry Insight Japan Special, Jason Leong, Executive Director and Head of Investment & Asset Management at Frasers Hospitality, joins Lynlee Foo to unpack why global capital is flowing into long-stay, lifestyle-led hospitality models across Japan. From Tokyo to Osaka and Kyoto, tune in to explore what makes these “gateway cities” attractive to institutional

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12:42

Good Tech: How two NUS grads built an AI study tool...

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2025/07/30

Can AI make high-quality academic support more accessible, and empower students to learn better, not just faster? Two graduates from the National University of Singapore saw an opportunity to do that. On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Andre Lim and Jed Ng, co-founders of Check, an AI-powered tool developed to offer hyper-personalised academic support for students from secondary school to junior college. Designed to complement traditional learning, discover how this edtech innovation is not only

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12:42

Good Tech: Complementing traditional learning with...

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2025/07/30

Studying often feels overwhelming, especially for students who struggle to find the right support when they need it. However, two NUS graduates came up with a solution called Check, an AI-powered tool which provides hyper-personalised academic support for students from secondary school to junior college. So how exactly does it enhance the educational experience? On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Andre Lim and Jed Ng, co-founders of Check, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:17

Industry Insight: What’s driving Singapore’s...

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2025/07/30

Singapore is now home to Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing developer community, outpacing even India. But what does this surge mean for the future of secure software, as AI, and even agentic AI — reshapes how developers work? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Tariq Shaukat, CEO of Sonar to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:49

Industry Insight: Green building adoption is slowing...

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2025/07/29

Singapore has set ambitious targets to green 80% of its buildings by 2030 — but progress is slowing, and that’s a challenge for the entire built environment industry. So how can landlords, developers, and building managers unlock the next phase of growth and meet rising ESG demands? Is retrofitting existing buildings now the biggest opportunity for the industry? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Allen Ang, President of the Singapore Green Building Council to find out more.See

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16:15

Industry Insight: Tariffs are rising - Can Singapore...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/07/28

As global trade tensions rise and Singapore exporters brace for higher tariffs on goods like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, what should businesses here be doing to stay ahead? On Industry Insight, Chua Soon Ghee, Senior Partner at global consultancy Kearney, breaks down how companies in Singapore and the region can respond — from rethinking procurement and diversifying supply chains, to building strategic agility and unlocking new growth opportunities in ASEAN and beyond.See

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15:03

Industry Insight: How SAP sees AI reinventing...

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2025/07/24

Southeast Asia’s businesses are under pressure to scale, stay competitive, and meet rising expectations — all while managing risks in an unpredictable market. So, how can companies here build smarter, stronger businesses for the long haul? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Liher Urbizu, SAP’s President and Managing Director for Southeast Asia to take a look at how businesses can rewire their core to future-proof themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:23

Industry Insight: The future of snacking in Southeast...

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2025/07/23

Singaporeans love to snack — but today’s consumers expect more from their treats. They’re looking for healthier options, adventurous global flavours, and brands that align with their values. So how can snack makers keep up with evolving habits while staying profitable and relevant? On Industry Insight,Maureen Tayengco, Head of Consumer Insights and Analytics, SEA and AMEA, Mondelez International, joins Lynlee Foo to unpack the big trends shaping the future of snacking in the

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18:18

Industry Insight: Singapore pioneers hybrid quantum...

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2025/07/22

BDx Data Centers recently launched an initiative in collaboration with a Singapore quantum computing company to deploy Southeast Asia’s first hybrid quantum computer at its flagship SIN1 facility in Paya Lebar. How will this change the game for AI, enterprise innovation, and the future of data centres? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Mayank Srivastava, Chief Executive Officer of BDx Data Centers to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:16

Industry Insight: How liquid cooling is changing...

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2025/07/21

With Southeast Asia’s data centres heating up under the strain of AI workloads and sustainability targets, the industry is turning to liquid cooling as a smarter, greener solution. Bahador (Bernardo) Jebelli, Director for Thermal Solutions at digital infrastructure solutions provider, Vertiv Asia, joins Lynlee Foo on Industry Insight to explain how this technology works, what’s driving its adoption, and why it could reshape the region’s digital infrastructure in the years ahead.See

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15:00

Industry Insight: Plug. Charge. Go — Seamless,...

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2025/07/18

Charging an EV shouldn’t feel harder than filling a tank — especially when crossing borders. Yet fragmented networks and clunky apps still frustrate drivers. The Afternoon Update's Lynlee Foo speaks with Heng Jung Seong, Head of EV Charging at City Energy, about Singapore’s move to app‑free, plug‑and‑go charging, what it took to make it work in Malaysia too, and why seamless infrastructure is key to driving EV adoption across the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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14:47

Industry Insight: Singapore ranks #1 in AI skills...

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2025/07/17

As AI and talent shortages reshape the job market, more companies in Asia Pacific are prioritising skills over degrees — and embedding learning into their business strategies. Coursera’s Global Skills Report 2025 shows Singapore leading globally in AI readiness, but still facing skills gaps. OnIndustry Insight, Eklavya Bhave, Head of Asia at Coursera, explains how skills-first strategies are helping businesses see real results — and what lessons employers and professionals can take

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15:22

Industry Insight: Synthetic identities: The new face...

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2025/07/16

Synthetic identities — part real, part fake — are enabling fraudsters to slip past outdated checks and exploit banks at scale. With synthetic identity fraud in Asia Pacific surging by over 180% in the past year, Singapore’s fast‑growing digital banking sector faces a pressing question: how can institutions build trust and defend against these increasingly sophisticated threats?Reinhard Hochrieser, SVP of Product & Technology at Jumio, shares insights into the rise of synthetic

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14:52

Industry Insight: Can Southeast Asia meet data...

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2025/07/15

Southeast Asia’s construction sector is booming — with soaring demand for data centres, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable buildings. But rising costs, labour shortages, and tougher sustainability rules are testing developers like never before. Turner & Townsend Singapore's Managing Director Khoo Sze Boon, joins Lynlee Foo on Industry Insight to explain how smarter procurement, collaborative contracting, and workforce upskilling can help the region keep up. Plus: why trust and

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13:12

Industry Insight: Boards and business owners - Fixing...

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2025/07/14

Boards are under pressure to prove their climate numbers but can they really trust the data? A look at the emerging crisis of ESG data integrity, and how boards can strengthen oversight, improve trust in disclosures, and use technology to make better-informed climate decisions. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Benjamin Soh, Founder of ESGpedia to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:49

Industry Insight: How Chinese firms are winning the...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/07/11

From DeepSeek to the open source Ernie and MiniMax, China’s tech giants are racing ahead in AI — but it’s not just about innovation. It’s about execution at scale. How are Chinese companies embedding AI into their business models — and what can Singapore firms learn from their playbook? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Guoli Chen, Professor of Strategy, INSEAD to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:24

Viewpoint: Mahathir at 100 — Regrets, reflections and...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/07/10

On July 10, 2025, Malaysia’s longest-serving prime minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, turns 100 — yet he remains preoccupied with the same mission he outlined more than 50 years ago: addressing the “Malay Dilemma.” Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief at The Straits Times, joins Lynlee Foo to reflect on his centenary interview with Dr Mahathir, sharing what the statesman is really like at 100, his regrets about leaving office too soon, and why he still believes uniting and

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13:58

Viewpoint: Is Singapore ready for driverless public...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/07/09

Ride-hailing platform Grab has begun piloting a driverless shuttle service for its employees, running a short route between Media Circle and One‑North MRT station — but how close are we, really, to seeing autonomous vehicles as part of daily public transport in Singapore? On Viewpoint, The Straits Times' senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe joins Lynlee Foo to unpack how this trial differs from earlier experiments, the role of regulators, public readiness, and why small‑scale,

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