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The Government has announced a $900 million support package to help businesses cope with higher energy costs and ongoing global uncertainty. As external shocks become more frequent, how should policymakers balance short-term relief with building long-term business resilience? Song Seng Wun, an Economic Advisor at SDAX, speaks to Lynlee Foo on Viewpoint about whether government support has become p...

From helping create jobs and improve access to medicines to opening the door to the space economy, Lynette Tan has built a career around creating opportunities for others. On Suite Talk , Lynlee Foo sat down with the CEO of Singapore-based space technology company Space Faculty reflects on leading through change, staying true to her values, and why the best leaders never stop learning.   See...

Everyone knows the companies designing AI chips. Far fewer know about the businesses building the infrastructure that allows those chips to work at scale. As AI demand grows, what does it take to power the next generation of data centres, and how is that reshaping manufacturing, supply chains and Southeast Asia's role in the global AI ecosystem? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks with  F...

The latest property announcements were not just about cooling measures or en bloc redevelopment, they offered a glimpse into where Singapore's housing market may be heading. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with  Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer at Mogul.sg , about what recent policy changes reveal about the way Singaporeans are buying, selling and living in their homes. From right-...

AI is beginning to do more than answer questions, it can increasingly act on our behalf. Inspired by recent developments involving OpenAI and Malaysia's PMX.AI, Lynlee Foo explores where we draw the line. Would you let AI book appointments, reply to emails, make phone calls or even speak in your name? As AI becomes more capable, how much of ourselves are we willing to hand over? See omnystudio.com...

Singapore is tightening cybersecurity rules to better defend critical services against AI-powered cyber threats. But this conversation goes beyond the headlines. On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo sits down with  Teo Xiang Zheng, Vice President, Advisory at Singapore-headquartered global cybersecurity firm Ensign InfoSecurity, to explore why cyber resilience is no longer just an IT issue, how AI is cha...

AI can explain financial jargon, summarise market news and even recommend what to buy or sell. But does that make it a good financial adviser? On AI & Me , Lynlee Foo speaks with Polka Mishra, Partner at Javelin Wealth Management , about where AI genuinely adds value, where it falls short, and why human judgement remains essential when making investment decisions. They also explore confirmatio...

Metro's closure may have sparked the conversation, but the bigger story is how we've changed as shoppers. Why do we still enjoy wandering through stores when almost everything can be bought online? What keeps us coming back to physical retail, and what does the future of shopping look like? Lynlee Foo speaks with Leonard Lee, Professor of Marketing, NUS Business School, National University of Sing...

Innovation isn't just about having great ideas, it's about knowing how to turn them into lasting value. For more than two decades, Audrey Yap has worked at the intersection of law, business and innovation, helping companies protect, commercialise and grow their ideas while witnessing Singapore's innovation journey first-hand. From advising founders and business leaders to championing Singapore's m...

Singapore has emerged as one of this year's standout investment destinations, attracting growing interest from global investors. But beyond the headlines, what's fueling this momentum? And are the qualities investors look for in a market beginning to change? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kunhee Park, ETF Equities Investment Strategist at State Street Investment Management , about why c...

Bots are no longer just buying up concert tickets. Powered by AI, they're becoming faster, harder to detect and capable of launching sophisticated attacks at unprecedented speed. As organisations race to keep up, cybersecurity is evolving beyond protecting systems to establishing trust in every digital interaction. What does this mean for businesses, consumers and the future of online security? On...

Would you rather have an AI assistant answer instantly and solve your problem in under a minute, or wait to speak to a human? As AI transforms customer service, Lynlee Foo explores what people value most when they need help, and whether speed is becoming more important than human interaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AI race is no longer just about who builds the smartest models. It may increasingly be about who gets the world to use them. China is pushing to expand the global reach of its AI models, but what is it really trying to achieve? Lynlee Foo speaks with  Gary Ng, Hong Kong-based Senior Economist for Asia Pacific  at global financial group Natixis , about why AI has become an economic an...

As more seniors choose to age at home, families are turning to AI to help them stay connected and informed without compromising their loved ones' independence. But can AI detect subtle changes in daily routines before they become emergencies, and what are the trade-offs when it comes to privacy, accuracy and human oversight? On AI & Me: Eye on AI , Lynlee Foo speaks to Ivan Mun, Founder of Hel...

From politics to investment and trade, what do this week's biggest headlines reveal about where Malaysia is heading? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with The Straits Times' Malaysia Bureau Chief Shannon Teoh about the Johor election, the Forest City controversy and Malaysia's growing durian trade with China, and why these developments matter to Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Oxford. Harvard. Investment banking. It sounds like the blueprint for a conventional corporate career. But Kevin Tan, CEO of Tri-Sector Associates, had other ideas. On Suite Talk , Lynlee Foo speaks with Kevin about redefining success, leading across the public, private and social sectors, and why he believes the highest calling is to become a "public entrepreneur" - someone who builds instit...

Medical breakthroughs often make headlines, but turning a scientific discovery into a medicine is a journey that can take years, and most never make it. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo sits down with Dr Alan Russell, Vice President of Research, global biotechnology company Amgen , to explore how the business of biotech has evolved. From the rise of startups and AI-driven drug discovery to the eco...

Businesses have long focused on making supply chains faster, leaner and cheaper. But after years of global disruption, many are now willing to pay more to make sure they can keep operating when the unexpected happens. Lynlee Foo speaks with Chris Hampden, Senior Vice President at Proxima , the global procurement and supply chain consultancy that is part of Bain & Company, about why supply chai...

Singapore wants to build healthcare AI models trained on local patient data, with the aim of improving the early detection and treatment of chronic diseases. But better AI depends on better data. Would you be comfortable letting AI learn from medical data from people like you if it could lead to better healthcare? Lynlee Foo explores the trade-off between medical progress, privacy and trust in tod...

The recent nursing home cases have raised concerns about care standards, but they also point to a much bigger question. As Singapore becomes one of the world's fastest-ageing societies, what should our eldercare system actually look like? On Viewpoint, Public health specialist and author of Myth Or Magic – The Singapore Healthcare System, Dr Jeremy Lim joins Lynlee Foo to discuss ageing in t...

AI may live in the cloud, but the race to lead the AI economy is unfolding in very real places. As cities around the world compete to attract AI talent, investment and innovation, what sets the leading hubs apart? What is Singapore getting right and could its next phase of growth increasingly depend on the strength of its regional ecosystem? On AI & Me: Eye on AI, Lynlee Foo speaks to Paul Tos...

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency presents: Sailing Through Transformation — New Horizons. You may not have heard of Tong Seng, but chances are you've eaten rice that has come through this homegrown business. From sourcing rice from around the world to supplying Asian pantry staples across Singapore, Tong Seng Produce has grown into a trusted name over the past three decades. As th...

Telecom companies are increasingly bundling premium artificial intelligence tools with mobile plans, marking a shift in how they compete for customers beyond price, data and network coverage. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Nikhil Batra, Senior Research Director, IDC , about what's driving this trend, whether AI is becoming the next key differentiator for telcos, and what it could mean f...

Companies spend billions trying to keep hackers out. But what happens when one gets in? As attacks move faster and digital systems become more complex, the cybersecurity industry is shifting its focus towards resilience and containment; stopping a breach from spreading before it becomes a crisis. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks with Raghu Nandakumara, Vice President of Industry Strategy at...

AI is getting better at more and more of what we do. So if you had five hours a week to invest in yourself, would you spend them getting better at AI, or getting better at being human? On AI Dilemma , Lynlee Foo asks what happens to judgment, empathy and leadership when AI takes over more of the grunt work - and how we develop those skills if the grunt work disappears. See omnystudio.com/listener...