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Looking for something to do this weekend? Lynlee Foo and Nazirul Asrar round up three ways to spend your Saturday and Sunday! From the Singapore International Film Festival, to the DINOSAUR ODYSSEY T-Rex Walkabout, whether you want to get active, unwind or discover something new, we’ve got your weekend plans covered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France braces for another weekend of protests as public anger grows and questions mount over the government’s response. With unrest spreading across parts of Europe, what is driving this wave of discontent, and could it signal deeper political and economic challenges for the region? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Elizabeth Pineau, Senior Correspondent in Paris from Reuters to examine the...

From homegrown dim sum brand Yum Cha to the interiors business, Melody Tan is a second generation leader who joined her family's business at 23. But how did she find her voice?  On Suite Talk , Lynlee Foo speaks to Melody Tan, Executive Director, Yum Cha to learn more about the experiences that shaped her, the decisions she wrestled with and what she turns to when she needs to clear her head....

Forget boxing and MMA. The latest fighters stepping into the ring are humanoid robots, throwing punches, blocking attacks and battling it out in front of live audiences. With human-piloted robot fighting making its debut in Singapore, what makes these mechanical matchups so entertaining? On AI & Me , Lynlee Foo speaks to Jaze Phua, Co-Founder, Robot Fighting Club to find out about the role of...

AI is changing how music is made and experienced. As AI companies strike licensing deals with music rights-holders, what do these agreements mean for independent labels and artists? And could listeners soon create and personalise music in entirely new ways, as AI changes the songs we listen to? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Charlie Lexton, Chief Executive Officer, Merlin to learn what...

Once a childhood hobby, collecting Pokémon cards has become serious business, with rare cards fetching million-dollar prices. As younger buyers enter the market and digital platforms change how collectibles are traded, traditional auction houses are getting in on the action.  On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Iain Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Stanley Gibbons to find out wh...

AI agents promise to make life easier by handling tasks on our behalf, from finding the best deals to making purchases and managing everyday decisions. But what happens when we give AI the power to act for us? Unlike chatbots that simply provide answers, AI agents could spend our money, send messages or expose sensitive information if something goes wrong. On AI & Me , Lynlee Foo and Nazirul A...

Tech giants are pouring hundreds of billions into chips and data centres, and some of the biggest deals involve the same few companies investing in and buying from each other. IMF's chief has warned that the world economy is "standing on one leg, the AI leg.” On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks to Ben Charoenwong, Associate Professor of Finance, INSEAD to find out who picks up the bill if the b...

On  Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks to Gwenda Fong, Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Commissioner of Cybersecurity about how AI is changing cyber attacks and defence, and why preparations for quantum computing cannot wait. They explore what organisations need to protect, why compliance alone is insufficient, and how partnerships across borders help Singapore r...

Chew Chun Chau was hardly a model student. He struggled through school, but went on to become an SAF Merit Scholar, study at Imperial College London and help design a new generation of warships for Singapore's navy. Today, he leads the Singapore operations of Swedish defence company Saab. His career has taken him in directions he could scarcely have imagined growing up. On Suite Talk , Lynlee Foo...

An AI agent may impress in a demo. But one a business can depend on needs access to current company information and the ability to build on previous interactions. On AI & Me , Lynlee Foo sits down with Rowan Trollope, Chief Executive Officer, Redis to explore how Redis, a real-time data platform company, helps close that gap, giving AI agents the context and memory to work more reliably as bus...

Esports has grown into a global entertainment industry, with major tournaments drawing millions of viewers across different platforms. But putting a tournament on more screens doesn’t automatically bring in more fans. As esports expands across streaming platforms and social feeds, how can organisers make the action easier to follow while keeping regular viewers engaged? On Industry Insight ,...

Cloud apps help businesses work across teams and partners, but every connection can create another route into company systems. As businesses rely on more cloud services, how are cybersecurity providers adapting to secure them, and what does that mean for cost and complexity? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Volker Rath, Field Chief Technology Officer, Cloudflare to find out who’s g...

We’re used to seeing delivery riders on our streets, but what about robots delivering our food and patrolling our neighbourhoods? In Punggol, plans are underway to help robots cross the road safely as they take on more everyday tasks. As AI moves beyond our screens and into the real world, what will it take for humans and robots to share our streets? On AI & Me , Lynlee Foo and Nazi...

Having a job, a family and a busy life can make someone appear to be coping. But how much do we really know about what they’re going through? On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks to Lynn Chiang, Counsellor from Samaritans of Singapore to look at why distress among adults can go unnoticed, what stops them from seeking help, and how we can better support those who may be struggling. See...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Lynlee Foo and Nazirul Asrar round up three ways to spend your Saturday and Sunday! From F1 pop-ups, to the Porsche Raceborn Fest and even The Secret Vault by GIC, whether you want to get active, unwind or discover something new, we’ve got your weekend plans covered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Quinn once dreamed of becoming a professional world champion boxer. Instead, he built a career in recruitment, started his own business and now leads Westport Partners and Quinntessential Coaching. On Suite Talk , Lynlee Foo speaks to Paul Quinn, Founder & CEO, Quinntessential Coaching and Westport Partners to explore how the discipline and resilience developed through boxing have shaped...

The Singapore Grand Prix returns against an unusual backdrop this year, with haze in the region and Formula One having just raced at Sepang. From record crowds in Malaysia to the challenges fans faced getting to and from the circuit, expectations around what makes a good race weekend may also be evolving. With F1’s regional following continuing to grow, what could these changing conditions m...

Scams are getting smarter, more sophisticated and harder to spot. But could AI also be part of the solution? That's where Scam Vaccine comes in. It is a new initiative that uses AI to simulate scam scenarios and put people’s scam-spotting skills to the test. On AI & Me , Lynlee Foo speaks to Tay Paul Hong, Lead Product Manager & Jae Tan, Product Designer of Scam Vaccine , to fin...

More travellers from Asia are now turning to packaged rail journeys, with growing interest in multi-country and luxury itineraries. So why are rail holidays picking up speed in Asia? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Nick Lim, VP of Asia, Railbookers Group to find out what is driving this demand, and who are booking these trips, while discussing whether Asia could develop into a major rai...

As businesses across Asia rely more heavily on cloud and AI services, keeping control of sensitive data is becoming harder. Where is that data stored, who can access it, and which country’s rules apply when it crosses borders? On  Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Eric Wong, President for Asia Pacific, Expereo to look at how the push for “digital sovereignty” is reshap...

Most of us know whether we use ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude but not necessarily which model is answering us. On AI & Me , After OpenAI delayed GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns, Lynlee Foo and producer Nazirul Asrar compare their own AI habits, discuss why they keep returning to familiar tools, and ask whether model updates, speed, cost and ease of use are enough to make ordinary users care, or...

AI can help rewrite an email, summarise documents and analyse information in seconds. But as more people turn to AI in the workplace, are we unknowingly creating new risks? What might we be giving away in return? On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks to Nicky Choo, VP and GM for Asia Pacific region, Mimecast to look at what employees could expose when using AI at work, whether company-approved platform...

Ever played back a voice note and wondered, “Do I really sound like that?” For some reason, hearing our own voice recorded can feel strangely unfamiliar and sometimes, downright cringe-worthy. So why does our voice sound so different when we hear it played back and is that really how other people hear us? On Is It Just Me?, Lynlee Foo unpacks why our recorded voice can feel so unfamili...

A jumbo HDB flat in Telok Blangah made headlines after two three-room flats, joined together into one larger home, were listed for $2.18 million — though the asking price has since been reduced to just under $2 million. The listing has also prompted HDB to review the Conversion Scheme, which has allowed eligible owners to combine adjoining flats since 1993 to create a larger home. So wh...