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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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24:38

Industry Insight: Racing the future - How F1 tech...

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2025/09/26

Formula 1 isn’t just about speed on the track - it is also one of the most complex live broadcasts on the planet, moving race data and video to millions of fans worldwide in split seconds. Beyond the race itself, F1 has become a testbed for the technology powering global live events. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dhaval Ponda, Global Head, Media & Entertainment Services at Tata Communicationstakes us behind the broadcast curtain. From subsea fibre networks and remote production

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13:27

Industry Insight: How SMEs can win back customers...

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2025/09/25

Consumers expect mobile-first, seamless retail experiences - but most F&B and retail businesses are still stuck in offline processes, or overly dependent on platforms that erode margins and strip away customer data. So how can SMEs close this gap and reclaim their customers before platforms own the future of retail? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to David Brunier, Founder and CEO, Cata to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:29

Good Tech: How a 17-year-old cracked the code of...

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2025/09/24

At 17 years old, most students are buried in textbooks and homework. But one Singapore teen has been busy solving a problem that even seasoned professionals struggle with - the burden of medical note-taking. His creation, SGScribe is an AI-powered transcription tool designed to take the pain out of paperwork for doctors and medical staff.So how does it work and how is he doing it all while balancing his studies? On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to John Tow Zhi Chong, student from ACS (Independent)

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14:00

Industry Insight: Why corporate travel in Asia is...

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2025/09/24

Asia Pacific accounts for more than 41% of global corporate travel spend, and is projected to nearly double in 2033. But beyond the numbers, as costs rise and companies face pressure to go greener, is travel just another line item on the budget or a business advantage that drives growth? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ali Hussain, Regional Managing Director, ATPI Asia to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:21

Industry Insight: Why investors are moving into Asia...

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2025/09/23

The future of real estate is shifting - from offices and malls to homes, co-living, and even senior living. Investors are increasingly drawn to these assets for their resilience, long-term income streams, and demographic tailwinds.So why are the 'living sectors' gaining momentum? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Emily Fell, Senior Director, Asia Pacific Capital Markets, Savills to find out how this shift could reshape the way we live and invest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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14:42

Industry Insight: Are employee benefits still...

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2025/09/22

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and AIA Asia Employee Benefits Report 2025 revealed how rising costs, digital transformation, and evolving workforce expectations are reshaping employee benefits across Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.But what are the biggest forces shaping benefits strategies? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to May Leng Kwok, Head of Market Development, Global, CIPD to find out what this means for the future of work in Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener

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18:06

Viewpoint: $119k COE - Is the car dream over for...

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2025/09/19

Category A COE premiums have surged to a record $119,003 (17 Sep 2025), sparking new debate about affordability, inequality, and whether younger Singaporeans are giving up on the dream of car ownership. In this candid Viewpoint conversation, Lynlee Foo speaks with Money FM 89.3's Dan Koh of the Breakfast show and Friday Night Live, and host of the Gear Torques podcast. As a rare younger Singaporean who owns both a Ducati and a second-hand car, Dan shares his personal journey, the trade-offs

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16:14

Industry Insight: Training the next global idols -...

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2025/09/19

K-pop is no longer just South Korea’s cultural export. It is evolving into a global training and talent pipeline. From Seoul to Los Angeles, academies are shaping the next generation of performers, and now Singapore is home to the first SM Universe K-pop Academy outside Korea. So why was Singapore chosen, and what does this mean for Southeast Asia’s role in the global K-pop ecosystem? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Jonathan Ang, Regional Director at SM Universe, about the

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17:29

Industry Insight: Biometrics & liveness - Securing...

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2025/09/18

Deepfakes are no longer science fiction. They are emptying bank accounts, impersonating CEOs, and undermining trust in digital identity. On Industry Insight, iProov Chief Technology Officer Dominic Forrest explains how businesses and governments can fight back. From SingPass logins to global border control, he reveals how biometric authentication and liveness detection are being used to prove a person is genuinely present, and why that matters as over130 deepfake tools spread online. This is Part 2

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9:17

Good Tech: Giving back nurses their time with...

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2025/09/17

Scheduling shifts may sound routine, but for hospitals it can mean the difference between burnout and balance. Enter NurseShift.ai, an AI-powered rostering solution from IHH Healthcare Singapore that’s winning awards and winning over nurses. So how is it cutting rostering time in half and reducing overtime? And what does it mean for our healthcare workers? On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kavitha Dhanabal, Project Lead of NurseShift.ai, Mount Elizabeth Hospital to find out more.See

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16:09

Industry Insight: AI and deepfakes - Why trust is at...

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2025/09/17

Deepfakes are no longer a niche concern. They are fuelling scams across Asia Pacific, from Singapore to Hong Kong, and eroding public trust in financial institutions. On Industry Insight,Christophe Barel, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC), explains why AI-powered fraud is now a systemic risk to the region’s financial sector. He shares how phishing and synthetic identities are evolving, why fraud cases have surged by

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13:23

Industry Insight: APAC office market rebounds -...

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2025/09/16

After years of debate over hybrid work, APAC’s office market is bouncing back. Companies are tightening return-to-office rules, expanding again, and competing for the best CBD locations. In Singapore, resilient rents, limited supply, and strong investor appetite are keeping the CBD firmly in focus. OnIndustry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Ada Choi, Head of Research for Asia Pacific at CBRE, about what’s driving this rebound; from stricter workplace policies to the “flight to

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30:47

Viewpoint: Are Gen Zs redefining Singapore's nightlife?

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2025/09/15

Singapore’s nightlife scene has always been about the music, the energy, and the night out. But a new generation is changing the game. Known for being budget-conscious and wellness-minded, the Gen Zs are redefining what it means to party. So what is driving the Gen Zs to change how Singapore’s nightlife is like? And to what extent is it really caused by the younger generation? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Teo Kai Xiang from The Straits Times and Patrick Lewis (DJ LeNerd), Founder

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Industry Insight: How Ascott redefines cross-border...

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2025/09/12

With the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone expected to spur cross-border business, travel and investment, what role will hospitality play in anchoring that growth? Ascott’s newly announced flagship in Coronation Square Johor Bahru, directly connected to the RTS, offers one of the first real tests. How are hospitality players positioning themselves to capture rising demand? And what does it mean for the future of cross-border stays? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Serena Lim,

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Industry Insight: Why Singapore is emerging as Asia’s...

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2025/09/11

Digital payments are booming in Singapore - the Monetary Authority of Singapore reports that e-payments more than doubled to S$1.25 trillion in 2023, with over 90% of adults now registered for PayNow.Yet for many SMEs in sectors like F&B, retail, and beauty, digital adoption remains patchy. As Southeast Asia’s SMEs race to catch up, why is Singapore emerging as a hub for PayTech innovation? And how are partnerships and cross-border expansion reshaping the competitive landscape across the

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19:16

Industry Insight: BNY’s $55 trillion AI...

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2025/09/10

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots and algorithms - it is being embedded into the backbone of global markets. With $55.8 trillion in assets under custody,global financial giant BNY is at the centre of this shift. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo sits down with Leigh-Ann Russell, CIO and Global Head of Engineering at BNY, to find out how the bank has scaled 80+ AI solutions, trained nearly its entire workforce in generative AI, and is balancing innovation with regulation while preparing

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14:33

Good Tech: A visual companion empowering blind...

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2025/09/10

For someone living with visual impairment, even the simplest daily tasks like picking the right carton of milk at the supermarket, can be a challenge. Enter AiSee, an AI-powered wearable that is akin to a “visual companion”, created at the National University of Singapore to help people better connect with the world around them. So how exactly is it reshaping accessibility? And how could it pave the way for more inclusive innovation in Singapore and beyond? On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo

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20:40

Industry Insight: Could Agentic AI shift Asia’s AI path?

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2025/09/09

Enterprises in Asia are under pressure to harness AI, but their journey looks very different from the US - shaped by factors such as regulation, infrastructure, and talent. Could the next big shift, agentic AI, finally close Asia’s AI gap, or will it prove to be just another hype cycle? And what role can Singapore play if the future of enterprise is shaped by autonomous agents? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Adam Conway, SVP of Products, Databricks to find out more.See

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15:05

Industry Insight: Global compliance crackdown -...

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2025/09/08

Findings from a report by financial compliance software firm Fenergo show that regulators worldwide issued more than US$1.2 billion in fines against financial institutions in the first half of 2025 - a staggering year-on-year increase. While North America accounted for the largest penalties, Asia was not spared, with enforcement actions in China, Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore, where MAS issued multiple fines for AML breaches. On Industry Insight, host Lynlee Foo speaks with Cengiz Kiamil,

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14:09

Industry Insight: How anime is redrawing the global...

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2025/09/05

Anime has surged from subculture to a US$30B global industry, with streaming, merchandising, and fandom driving growth far beyond Japan. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Kendrick Wong, CEO of Singapore-based Kasagi Labo, a pioneering anime venture studio about why anime resonates with global audiences, the business model shifts powering its expansion, and how Singapore is emerging as a launchpad for this billion-fan future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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