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Institutional DeFi is no longer just a thought experiment—it’s taking shape behind closed doors and in pilot projects across the globe. On Industry Insight ,  Xin Song, CEO of GSR, a global leader in digital asset markets joins Lynlee Foo to unpack why major financial institutions are getting serious about decentralised finance. From Singapore’s Project Guardian to Blac...

Why are non-tech players—from real estate developers to sovereign wealth funds—pouring billions into data infrastructure across Asia? On Industry Insight , Jennifer Tay , PwC Asia Pacific Infrastructure leader and PwC Singapore Partner joins Lynlee Foo to discuss the forces reshaping the market: from AI-driven demand and energy constraints to ESG mandates and sovereign fund strategies....

What happens when AI goes viral — but the rules haven’t caught up? From Ghibli-style art generators to powerful large language models, generative AI is raising big questions around copyright, consent, energy use, and accountability. As businesses race to deploy these tools, who’s thinking about governance? IBM’ s Stephen Braim, Vice President Governmental & Regulat...

Is your next home climate-resilient? Do rental listings reveal hidden bias? And how much influence do digital platforms have over what we see — or don’t — in the housing market? As cities across Southeast Asia expand and temperatures rise, property listings are no longer just about price and location. Increasingly, they reflect deeper concerns—like climate risk, rental bias...

What does “good government” look like in an age of complex global challenges? As geopolitical tensions rise, governments face growing pressure not just to lead, but to perform. On Viewpoint , Wu Wei Neng, CEO of the Chandler Institute of Governance , shares findings from the 2025 Chandler Good Government Index. From Singapore’s rise to the top, to surprising leaps from the U...

At NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific, the buzz wasn’t just about AI and immersive commerce—it was about how travel is reshaping retail. 'Live' from Marina Bay Sands, Industry Insight dives into the latest travel and retail trends in Asia Pacific with Mastercard 's Chief Economist David Mann. From currency-savvy Singaporean travelers boosting footfall in Tokyo and Osaka, to...

What does retail in Asia Pacific look like in 2025? 'Live' from NRF 2025 APAC at Marina Bay Sands, the region's biggest retail conference,  George Pepes of APAC Vertical Solutions Lead for Healthcare and Retail, Zebra Technologies joins  The Afternoon Update 's Lynlee Foo to unpack how AI-powered mobile solutions, intelligent inventory management, and real-time workforce tools are r...

Generative AI is reshaping legal practice — from how junior lawyers conduct research to what clients now expect from their legal advisers. But that’s just the beginning. On Industry Insight , Yeong Zee Kin , Chief Executive of the  Singapore Academy of Law , joins Lynlee Foo to unpack the bigger shifts redefining legal careers in Singapore. Discover how AI is transforming the role...

From Russia to Myanmar, the global sanctions net is tightening and Singapore based businesses are feeling the pressure. Recent headlines involving CCIC Singapore and Splendent Technologies show how even indirect exposure can lead to serious consequences. What is driving this increase in enforcement and how can companies here protect themselves? On Industry Insight, we speak with Haider Mannan, fou...

According to ACCA’s Global Talent Trends 2025 survey, 65% of Singapore finance professionals plan to change roles within two years, and globally, over half of respondents—and 37% in Singapore—view accountancy as a springboard to start their own business. On Industry Insight,   ACCA ’s Regional Head of Policy, Chiew Chun Wee shares more about the transformation of the s...

How do you move from AI hype to enterprise impact? Why do some AI and cloud strategies scale while others stall? The Afternoon Update 's Lynlee Foo sat down with cloud computing platform Amazon Web Services' Enterprise Strategist and former Coca-Cola Global CIO  Miriam McLemore to unpack what enterprise leaders get wrong — and what the best get right. From decision velocity and culture...

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and AI-driven tools become mainstream, legacy security models are no longer enough. On Industry Insight , Sanjay Yadave , Vice President & Managing Director, Greater Asia at leading cloud security firm Zscaler , sat down with The Afternoon Update 's Lynlee Foo to share his expertise on what real cyber resilience looks like in today’s cloud-first,...

As Asia’s flagship technology event, Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2025 kicks off (27 - 29 May) Industry Insight's Lynlee Foo sits down with Kiren Kumar, Deputy Chief Executive at Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) , for a sweeping conversation on how Singapore is scaling innovation—safely, strategically, and fast. From AI and quantum computing to digital sustainability and sp...

Imagine solar-powered clinics in remote provinces, AI-driven telehealth linking thousands of islands, and green hospitals cutting costs and carbon at once. On Industry Insight , Chris Humphrey from the EU ASEAN Business Council joins The Afternoon Update 's Lynlee Foo to unpack the region's healthcare transformation - from financing innovations and digital health solutions to sustainable infrastru...

What happens when crypto stops being the wild card—and starts becoming a serious player in portfolio strategy? On Industry Insight, Mark Wong, Head of Trading at Independent Reserve Singapore, unpacks the latest findings from the firm's Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index on how Singaporeans are navigating the digital asset space. Ownership is down, confidence is shifting, and stablecoi...

On 21 May 2025, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled his first full Cabinet since taking office—an important milestone following his recent election win. What are the signals behind the structure, and the broader strategy?  On Viewpoint , political observer and lecturer at Nanyang Technological University, Dr. Felix Tan joins Lynlee Foo to unpack how this Cabinet reflects a blend of co...

AI is changing the cyber threat game — not just faster, but quieter. On Industry Insight , Vishak Raman , Vice President for Southeast Asia, ANZ, India & SAARC at global cybersecurity solutions and services firm  Fortinet, explains how AI-fuelled threats are exposing dangerous gaps in visibility, speed, and scale — especially in mid-sized enterprises across Singapore. He also...

AI agents are moving fast — but scaling them across your business? That’s the real challenge. Christopher Conolly , Director of Solutions Engineering, APJ Communications Business at Twilio, shares insight into how businesses are moving beyond chatbots to deploy AI agents that can act, reason, and scale.  Dive into what’s driving adoption across Southeast Asia, and why scalin...

How do employers hire smarter in 2025? On Industry Insight , we unpack the Michael Page Singapore Talent Trends 2025 report with Nilay Khandelwal , Senior Managing Director of Michael Page Singapore and India. From the rise of new-collar roles to growing demand for clarity, flexibility, and real upskilling, Nilay breaks down what’s driving the future of hiring in Singapore. Discover why skil...

SMU recently won for the 'Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year' category at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2025. The accolade was awarded in recognition of SMU-X, the University's flagship industry project-based experiential learning framework that integrates academic knowledge with real-world industry projects. In a follow-up conversation, The  Afternoon Updat...

As the shipping industry faces pressure to cut emissions, hybrid-electric vessels are emerging as a practical step forward. On Industry Insight ,  Chris Cattermole , Head of Sustainability at AET — a global provider of maritime transportation and energy logistics solutions — joins The Afternoon Update 's Lynlee Foo to break down how maritime players are navigating new emissions ta...

What if everyday Singaporeans could help solve public challenges—using tech? On Good Tech , we spotlight Build for Good , a civic innovation initiative by GovTech Singapore's Open Government Products . Through hackathons, accelerators, and community engagement, Build for Good empowers citizens to co-create tech solutions that tackle real societal issues—from healthcare to caregiving to...

As Singapore’s ultra high net worth individuals look beyond borders, legacy real estate is emerging as a resilient wealth strategy. Charlie Walsh  Head of Residential Sales for London's The OWO Residences by Raffles  shares why historic, branded assets like The OWO (formerly known as Britain's Old War Office) are attracting Asia’s elite — and what this means for global...

Cybersecurity doesn’t have to read like a manual. On Industry Insight, we unpack real insights from Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index with Koo Juan Huat , Director of Cybersecurity for Cisco ASEAN . Discover why only 8% of Southeast Asian organisations measure up—and what practical steps the rest can take across five key areas: Identity, Machine, Network, Cloud, and...

As industries evolve faster than ever, universities are being challenged to keep pace—and prepare graduates who are ready from day one. What if group projects actually helped a company solve a real problem? That’s not fiction—it’s happening. Fresh off SMU’s win at the  Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2025,  Dr. Yuanto Kusnadi , Academic Director of SMU-X...