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We already share subscriptions for streaming, music and cloud storage. Could AI be next? On AI & Me: Eye on AI, Lynlee Foo speaks with Peter Chiang, Chief Customer Experience Officer at TrendLife, the consumer arm of cybersecurity company Trend Micro , about why AI is being designed for the family rather than just the individual, what shared family AI can do that separate accounts can't, and w...

Singapore is strengthening support for forming and raising a family. But as more Singaporeans delay marriage and have fewer children, is the cost of parenthood really just financial?  On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Paulin Straughan, Professor of Sociology (Practice), Singapore Management University, about the changing cost of parenthood and what it takes to make family life more achievabl...

You pay thousands upfront. The business can use the money. And if it fails before delivering, you may get little or nothing back. Following the closure of bridal and wedding photography studio Korea Artiz, which left customers reporting more than $270,000 in prepayment losses, Ivan Tay, Managing Director of Robertson Chambers LLC , joins Lynlee Foo on Viewpoint to discuss why consumers can en...

One familiar smell takes Lynlee straight back to her childhood to a place and people she can still picture decades later. Why can scent do that so powerfully? Neuroscientist and neuromarketing pioneer Professor Gemma Calvert of Nanyang Business School, NTU explains why smells can unlock vivid memories and emotions, why some associations last while others fade, and whether they can be deliberately...

On Suite Talk , Lynlee Foo sits down with Justin Quek, CEO of OrangeTee and Deputy Group CEO of Realion Group , for a conversation that goes beyond the titles. From ambition and failure to reluctantly taking the top job, Justin reflects on the experiences that shaped him, and why, after three years at the helm, he’s thinking more about what work has crowded out, slowing down, and making room...

Singapore’s digital banks are moving beyond their early challenge of winning customers. Now comes the harder part: giving people a reason to stay, building trust and turning growth into a sustainable business. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks with Natalia Goh, CEO of MariBank Group, the digital banking arm of Sea Limited with banks in Singapore and the Philippines , about what still s...

AI is changing what businesses expect from their finance teams, and the skills finance professionals will need to keep up. As routine work becomes easier to automate, finance teams are being pushed towards analysing data, generating insights and helping businesses make decisions. But poor data, skills gaps and the risk of unreliable AI-generated answers remain major hurdles. On Industry Insight ,...

Anthropic plans to embed invisible, machine-readable watermarks in text generated by Claude. But a watermark can only show that AI was involved, it cannot tell us whether Claude wrote the entire piece, heavily edited it or simply corrected the grammar. On AI & Me , Lynlee Foo asks where AI assistance ends and authorship begins, and whether disclosure should depend on what the AI actually did....

As banks explore the potential of permissionless blockchains, questions around risk, compliance and accountability remain. Project Pigeon, a new APAC industry working group, aims to develop a common framework to help financial institutions navigate these challenges. On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to June Lau, APAC Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Elliptic, about what’s holding banks...

When a school receives a bomb threat, those responsible for keeping students safe have to act before they know whether the danger is real. How do they decide what level of response is proportionate? On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks with Associate Professor Razwana Begum, Head of the Graduate Programme in Global Security and Strategy at the Singapore University of Social Sciences , about how threat...

Ever had a song pop into your head and then refuse to leave? Why do some tunes become earworms while others don't — and why can a single hook or chorus keep playing on repeat? On Is It Just Me? , Lynlee Foo and producer Alexandra Parada find out what makes a song stick with Dr Tim Byron, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Wollongong . They look at the role of repetition, list...

How much social media is too much for a teenager? James Breeze argues that the number of hours only tells part of the story. On Viewpoint , the CEO of Research Network and co-author of a 2025 Nanyang Technological University report on young people’s social media use joins Lynlee Foo to discuss what parents should be looking at beyond time spent, why platform design can make it difficult to s...

AI is becoming more human-like, and for some, it’s becoming more than just a tool. As China tightens rules around AI companion apps, Lynlee Foo explores a bigger question: can AI ever be a real companion or is there a line between technology and human connection that we shouldn’t cross? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A National Day banner mistake sparked headlines, but it also raised a deeper question: as AI becomes part of everyday life, how is it changing us? On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo and her guest Usha Chandradas, Adjunct Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University and Consultant at international law firm Withers KhattarWong LLP , explore why the conversation isn't just about the technology...

Motherhood is often discussed through the lens of childcare, schools and work-life balance. But what about the emotional realities? On this special episode of Reset, Lynlee Foo speaks with The Straits Times transport correspondent and The Mother Load host Vanessa Chelvan about guilt, identity, the mental load, and why these conversations deserve to be heard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

AI is changing more than the way consumers shop—it could soon change the way retailers compete. As AI becomes part of product discovery and purchasing, what happens when businesses have to appeal not just to people, but to AI agents acting on their behalf? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Ben Wong, Country Manager for Singapore and Hong Kong at global fintech business platform Ady...

PropertyGuru's The Moving Out Show drew more than 3.3 million organic views as a viral nine-part Gen Z microdrama on TikTok and Instagram. Many viewers only realised at the end that it was a marketing campaign. Was it simply a clever campaign, or does it reflect a bigger shift in how brands earn attention? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks with  Professor Amitava Chattopadhyay, Professo...

A groom delivers heartfelt wedding vows but there's a twist. They weren't written by him. They were written by AI. As AI-generated National Day banners spark debate, Lynlee Foo explores a bigger question: should we let AI create our most meaningful moments? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab is taking another step towards driverless transport with an on-demand autonomous vehicle service in Punggol. But is Singapore ready? On Viewpoint, host Lynlee Foo and transport economist Walter Theseira, at the Singapore University of Social Sciences , discuss the economics behind autonomous vehicles, why commercial viability matters as much as technology, and how AVs could change the way we...

Searching for information is no longer just about keywords. AI is changing the way students and researchers discover, connect and make sense of knowledge. As NUS launches AI Sense Maker, Southeast Asia's first conversational AI platform for academic research, Lynlee Foo speaks with Associate Professor Natalie Pang, University Librarian at the National University of Singapor e, about what AI means...

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...