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The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

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17:26

Viewpoint: Why renovation scams keep happening and...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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16:00

Industry Insight: Singapore’s furniture industry...

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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...

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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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18:10

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

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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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16:13

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

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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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11:42

Industry Insight: Why Singapore is Asia’s deal table...

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2025/12/01

As investors reposition for the next cycle in APAC deal activity, Singapore is fast becoming the region’s capital command centre. So the question is — why money is returning to Asia? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Neil Brookes, Executive Managing Director, Asia Pacific Capital Markets, Savills to find outwhich markets appear strongest for 2026, and how Singapore has become the deal table for global and regional capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:55

Viewpoint: Rides are up, earnings are down — who’s...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/11/27

Singaporeans are used to getting what we want, when we want it, and that includes getting around the city. But behind every tap of the app, there’s a growing tension: drivers say they’re earning less even as demand surges, costs rise, and new rules tighten their take-home pay. On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kay Woo, Group CEO and Founder of MVLLABS, parent company of TADA, to find out whether our convenience is coming at a real cost to the people behind the wheel.See

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15:48

Good Tech: Turning emotional clutter into clarity by...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/11/26

We’re hearing more young people in Singapore say they’re feeling stressed or emotionally overwhelmed. Yet many still struggle to put those feelings into words and more people are turning to AI for quiet moments of self-reflection, using guided prompts and voice notes to sort through emotions they don’t always share out loud. That’s where a new tool comes in called EBI, the Emotional Baggage Interface, which is a digital tool designed to help you organise your thoughts and

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13:27

Industry Insight: What happens when AI becomes the...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/11/26

Cyberattacks are getting faster, more automated, and more relentless. And many organisations are hitting the limits of what a tool-heavy or compliance-driven approach can do. A new model appears to be emerging globally. Known asSecurity Operations as a Service, or SecOps-as-a-Service — companies rely on dedicated, always-on security teams to help them stay breach-ready round the clock. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Steve Hunter, Director of Engineering, APAC at Arctic Wolf to find

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10:51

Industry Insight: GFTN's ALFIN - Is this new...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/11/24

The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) recently launched ALFIN — a new AI engine that delivers clear, verifiable insights for the financial industry. With banks, fintechs, and regulators facing more data than ever, ALFIN offers a transparent alternative to black-box AI tools. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to find out what this launch means for Singapore’s role in financial innovation, and

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14:13

Good Tech: Closing care gaps, one centralised system...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2025/11/19

Caring for seniors is challenging. Active Ageing Centres work tirelessly, but coordinating requests and follow-ups can take time. And that is how SeniorSync came to be. A homegrown digital platform built to centralise and track senior support needs more clearly so that all requests are seen to. On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Tan Ee Herng and Jordan Mok, Co-founders, SeniorSync to find out how they digitised ground operations for elderly care without losing empathy along the way.See

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