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The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

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11:42

Industry Insight: Where Singapore’s small businesses...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2026/01/09

Small businesses in Singapore are entering 2026 with a surprising amount of momentum despite global uncertainty. New research shows that entrepreneurship is accelerating, and that AI is becoming a powerful equaliser, helping smaller firms compete with much larger players. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Elsie Ng, Head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions (Singapore & Malaysia), LinkedIn to find out where should Singapore’s small and medium-sized businesses really be investing their

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18:27

Industry Insight: Know-Your-Agents and why every AI...

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2026/01/08

Imagine a world where the AI on your phone can shop, invest, negotiate, and even sign contracts for you — all without asking. The productivity gains are huge, but a critical question arises: when your AI makes a decision, who is really accountable? Right now, we are seeing the emerging concept of KYA — Know Your Agent — which could potentially change the game altogether. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Philipp Pointner, Chief of Digital Identity at Jumioto find out why

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13:26

Good Tech: Turning trust into income and waste into...

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2026/01/07

What if the things you own could earn you money instead of gathering dust? From cameras to camping gear, SnapRent makes renting simple, safe, and rewarding—helping users save money, earn extra income, and reduce waste. On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Leng Zong Shun & Ebenezer Tay Jin Fong, Co-Founders of SnapRent to find out how two poly students build smart technology that enables trust while creating a new way to think about what we own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:09

Industry Insight: What brands need to know about the...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2026/01/07

Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest-changing consumer markets, especially now with the advent of e-commerce platforms. Shoppers here are becoming more deliberate with every dollar they spend, balancing affordability with the desire for smarter, and even ‘better-for-me’ products, while local brands are keeping up with global ones, thanks to digital disruption reshaping how people discover and buy. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Praneeth Yendamuri, Partner at Bain

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21:44

Industry Insight: Transforming genomes into...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2026/01/06

The future of precision medicine and transforming genomic research lies in the critical role of AI. The growing gap between massive genomic data collection and its clinical interpretation are now essential for complex analysis at scale. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr Ilya Burkov, Global Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences Growth, Nebius to find out how Singapore’s strong AI ecosystem can position the country as a global leader in genomic medicine and biomedical research.See

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14:48

Industry Insight: Orchestrating enterprise-wide...

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2026/01/05

Enterprise-wide AI orchestration, or the “AI command centre” approach is on the rise. Organisations across Southeast Asia are moving beyond isolated AI pilots to deploy scalable, ROI-driven automation. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Amit Khandelwal, Regional VP and Managing Director for Southeast Asia, UiPath to find out what are the strategies, challenges, and real-world results of building an AI ecosystem that drives business impact at scale.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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17:26

Viewpoint: Why renovation scams keep happening and...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/12/30

With millions lost to renovation disputes over the years, homeowners often feel exposed navigating Singapore’s renovation market. On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with Joel Wong, founder of IDLah.sg, who shares insights from working closely with homeowners and interior designers on why renovation scams and disputes keep surfacing - and what homeowners can realistically do to reduce risk and regain confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:22

Industry Insight: Why festive scams no longer look...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/12/29

The festive season brings more shopping, more deliveries — and far more messages on our phones. But as new threat research shows, scams today do not stand out anymore. They are deliberately designed to feel familiar, routine and credible. In this Industry Insight conversation, The Afternoon Update's Lynlee Foo speaks with Tom Scully, Principal Architect for Japan-Asia Pacific at Palo Alto Networks, about why scam activity spikes at year end and why it is no longer just about higher transaction

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12:58

Good Tech Highlights: How Singapore innovators use...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/12/26

Technology doesn’t have to be flashy to be powerful. In this Good Tech Highlights edition, The Afternoon Update's Lynlee Foo and producer Nazirul Asrar reflect on three standout conversations that show how technology, when guided by purpose, can genuinely improve lives in Singapore. From assistive wearable technology designed to support people with visual impairment, to a home-grown AI medical scribe built by a 17-year old to ease doctors’ workloads, and aneducation-focused AI tool

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12:02

Industry Insight: AI, talent and the future of...

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2025/12/19

In Part Two of this Industry Insight special, we go inside Singapore’s vernacular newsrooms to see what digital transformation looks like in practice. Lynlee Foo speaks with Venga Subramaniam, Audience & Growth Editor at Tamil Murasu and Editor of tabla!, about how AI is being used responsibly, where editorial boundaries are drawn, and the new multilingual, multimedia skill sets journalists now need. The conversation also looks ahead to what success means over the next two to three years,

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13:39

Industry Insight: How Tamil Murasu & tabla! are...

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2025/12/18

Singapore’s vernacular newsrooms are navigating one of the most complex shifts in the media landscape, serving deeply diverse cultural communities while adapting to English-dominant consumption and digital-first behaviours. In Part One of this Industry Insight special, Lynlee Foo speaks with Venga Subramaniam, Audience and Growth Editor at Tamil Murasu and Editor of tabla, about how changing language use among younger readers, the rise of new migrant audiences, and evolving community needs are

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11:12

Industry Insight: Why space cyber threats matter to...

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2025/12/17

As satellite networks, autonomous vessels, and global flight operations become increasingly interconnected, the final frontier is fast becoming the newest front line. So why is space emerging as the next major cyber battleground? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Patrick Trinkler, CEO & Co-Founder of CYSEC to find out what this shift mean for Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:50

Industry Insight: What Horizon’s new quantum machine...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/12/11

Singapore just hit a major deep-tech milestone: Horizon Quantum has unveiled its very first in-house quantum computer. This new technology will not just give Horizon a competitive edge, but it will also bring light to the importance of tight hardware-software integration, and even speed up real-world quantum applications for enterprises and developers. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr Joe Fitzsimons, Founder and CEO of Horizon Quantum to find out what this milestone signals for

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29:03

Good Tech: Design legend Don Norman on how compassion...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/12/10

Design isn’t just about making things look good — it’s about making life better. From creating products that are accessible to all, to tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges, humanity-centred design is redefining how we interact with technology and each other. On this special episode of Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Professor Emeritus Don Norman, Founder of the Design Lab, University of California San Diego to find out how do we ensure that design keeps people

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11:44

Industry Insight: Why the future of safe crypto is...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/12/09

As Singapore pushes toward a safer and more mature digital asset ecosystem, the next big security challenge isn’t the technology — it’s the human behind the screen. UX-driven security is becoming the new frontline and rising scam losses in Singapore are shifting user expectations. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Julien Neree, Chief Product Officer at Ryder to find out how these trends fit into MAS’ push for safer digital token services, and what

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11:31

Industry Insight: Where global payments are headed...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/12/08

The future of money is being built in Asia — and it’s happening faster than many expected. Major players like Mastercard are repositioning themselves in a world where every company wants to become a payment rail. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Sandeep Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Core Payments, Asia Pacific at Mastercard to find out why Asia-Pacific has become the world’s testbed for real-time, tokenised and programmable payments, and what this means for the

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Industry Insight: Singapore’s furniture industry...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/12/04

With the Singapore Furniture Industries Council rolling out its 2026–2030 roadmap, the furniture industry is navigating a new era. Consumers are also re-defining how they live and work — choosing modular, space-savvy, and sustainable designs. At the same time, digital tools and AI are reshaping how products are imagined, customised, and produced. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Marcus Wong, Vice President of Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) to find out how can

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17:47

Good Tech: Making financial documents less scary for...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/12/03

Ever felt lost staring at the fine print of a loan, insurance policy, or investment document? But what if there was a tool that could flag the risky bits, translate the jargon, and verify the details in real time — giving you confidence before you sign on the dotted line? On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Teo Yi Ki & Jonus Ho from Redflags to find out how is their web-based tool making financial decisions smarter, simpler, and a lot less intimidating?See omnystudio.com/listener for

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Industry Insight: Is Singapore emerging as a testbed...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/12/03

Singapore is rapidly becoming a proving ground for next-generation supply chain leadership. As businesses shift from focusing solely on systems and technology to building human skills, leadership capabilities, and adaptive mindsets. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Stuart Whiting, SVP Global Supply Chain at Schneider Electric to find out what does it take to lead a “human-ready, AI-enabled” supply chain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Industry Insight: Asia’s “anti-crisis” real estate —...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/12/02

The latest 3Q real estate update reveals a striking divergence in global property markets. While commercial real estate in the US and Europe continues to face stress, developed Asia appears to be holding steady, earning a reputation as the “anti-crisis” market. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Regina Lim, Head of Research APAC at M&G Real Estate to find out what is behind Asia’s resilience and what could these trends mean for investors preparing for 2026.See

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