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The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

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12:15

Viewpoint: Why mental wellness matters in Singapore’s...

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2025/10/10

From long hours and manpower shortages to the unrelenting pace of daily operations, Singapore's F&B industry has long been defined by its intensity. But beyond the hustle, there’s a growing movement to put mental well-being on the menu. That is why the Restaurant Association of Singapore launched a new RAS Wellness Day — an initiative designed to support F&B owners and operators through practical wellness tools, peer support networks, and collaborative partnerships. On Viewpoint,

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11:47

Good Tech: Building a smarter way to navigate...

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2025/10/08

In Singapore, there are hundreds of assistance schemes, covering everything from healthcare to education and financial support. But figuring out what help you qualify for, can feel like navigating a maze of websites, PDFs, and endless “Ctrl + F” searches. But what if technology could change that? On Good Tech, Nazirul Asrar speaks to Eugene Kim, Project Lead at Schemes SG to find out how this technology is making social assistance more accessible to Singaporeans who need it.See

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26:26

Industry Insight: Lessons that Singapore's creator...

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2025/10/08

From fan-powered business models and short-form content to even wellness-driven platforms, the media and entertainment industry is in the middle of a seismic shift. One example is DIVE Studios, which has gone beyond producing content to innovating around fandom, audio, culture, and even wellness. By turning their audiences into communities, it’s scaling them into global businesses. On Industry Insight, Nazirul Asrar speaks to Brian Nam, Co-Founder and CEO of DIVE Studios to find out what

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15:38

Industry Insight: Hospitality under pressure - Can...

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2025/10/07

From labour shortages to shrinking investment, Asia’s hotel sector is under strain. Hotels are increasingly betting on smart technology not just to cut costs, but also to unlock better guest experiences and boost long-term asset value. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dirk Dumortier, Director of Vertical Partnerships, APAC, at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise to find out if tech can turn hospitality’s toughest challenges into its biggest opportunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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14:02

Industry Insight: How self-storage became Singapore's...

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2025/10/06

Self-storage in Singapore has quietly evolved from a place to stash barang-barang into a critical enabler of SMEs, e-commerce sellers, and the gig economy. With major sales peaks like 10.10 and 11.11 driving demand, storage spaces are now acting as mini fulfilment hubs, tech-enabled workspaces, and sustainable infrastructure for growth. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks withDanny Wong, CEO of Work+Store, about how this once-overlooked industry is powering Singapore’s hustle economy, and

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16:26

Industry Insight: 'Retail on steroids'? Singapore...

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2025/10/03

Timed with the F1 Grand Prix and SG60 celebrations, the inauguralSingapore Retail Festival is reimagining how we shop - moving beyond price tags and into immersive, pop-up–driven experiences. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Ernie Koh, President of the Singapore Retailers Association, about how this post-GSS reboot aims to draw tourists and locals back into stores, revive industry spirit, and reignite the joy of shopping in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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12:56

Industry Insight: Geopolitics in flux - What it means...

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2025/10/02

Geopolitics has shifted from being background noise to a constant factor shaping business decisions. From US–China competition to changing global power structures, companies in Asia are navigating a far more fragmented and unpredictable world. Lynlee Foo speaks with Nicholas Redman, Director of Analysis at Oxford Analytica (a Dow Jones affiliate), to unpack how these geopolitical shifts are affecting Asia’s energy security, trade flows, and corporate risk planning, and the key signals

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15:45

Good Tech: Fighting scams and misinformation with...

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2025/10/01

In today’s digital world, a single forwarded message can spark confusion, spread scams, or mislead entire communities. But what if there was a way to fact-check that message before it spreads? That’s where CheckMateSG comes in. As a volunteer-driven, AI-assisted WhatsApp fact-check service, it gives quick “skeptic or credible” signals, to help Singaporeans separate fact from fiction, and scam from truth. On Industry Insight, Nazirul Asrar speaks to Tan Bing Wen, Founder of

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14:35

Industry Insight: How AICON 2025 sets the stage for...

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2025/10/01

What happens when AI stops running quietly in the background and starts performing live as a robot, as art, as an experience? This October, during the F1 weekend, Singapore hosts the world’s first global AI festival, AI CON. At its heart is the unveiling of Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, alongside conversations about the future of AI literacy, governance, and human impact. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr. James Ong, Founder & Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence

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13:08

Industry Insight: Why global institutions bet on...

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2025/09/30

Institutions are no longer just experimenting with digital assets. Banks and fund managers are beginning to tokenise bonds, funds, and even structured notes. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Danny Chong, Co-Chairman of the Digital Assets Association, about how Singapore’s regulatory strength and financial depth are positioning it as a benchmark for institutional-grade digital assets, and whether clear rules can turn the city into a global hub for tokenised capital flows.See

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10:56

Industry Insight: Future-proofing business through...

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2025/09/29

Technology keeps businesses running. But what happens when supply chains for chips, software, or cloud services get disrupted overnight? A new tariff or export ban can throw things off course instantly, leaving companies scrambling to keep operations on track. Is flexibility, openness, and resilience still just IT jargon or has it become a boardroom essential? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dirk-Peter Van Leeuwen, CEO, SUSE to find out how businesses in Asia can build resilience into

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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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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...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

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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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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