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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...

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...

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 with  Danny Wong...

Timed with the F1 Grand Prix and SG60 celebrations, the inaugural  Singapore 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...

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 a...

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 fro...

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 Industr...

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 a...

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 speak...

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 Ta...

Consumers expect seamless, mobile-first retail experiences - yet many F&B and retail businesses remain stuck in offline processes or reliant on platforms that erode margins and strip away customer data. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks with David Brunier, Founder and CEO of Cata , a retail technology company, to explore the global digital gap and why reclaiming customer ownership is cri...

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 b...

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....

Investors are rethinking real estate in Asia Pacific. Beyond offices and malls, living sectors like multifamily housing, co-living, student accommodation and senior living are emerging as the fastest-growing asset classes. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks with Emily Fell, Senior Director at Savills Asia Pacific Capital Markets , about the demand drivers behind these sectors, the cultural an...

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 Marke...

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 Singapore...

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?...

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 pe...

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...

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...

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. On  Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks with Ada Choi, Head of Research for Asia Pacific...

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...

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...

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 in...

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, t...