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The gantries are coming down. The charges aren't going anywhere, and may be coming somewhere new. On Viewpoint, ahead of Singapore's ERP 2.0 switchover, The Straits Times' Senior Transport Correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe and Lynlee Foo break down what's actually being trialled — advanced charge alerts, roadside parking via your onboard unit, zone-based pricing, and the possibility of ERP coming...

Anthropic has pulled access to its most advanced AI models following a US government order restricting foreign access, Microsoft says Singapore's workforce is among the world's most advanced AI users, Databricks has unveiled a new AI coworker designed to automate business tasks, Meta is bringing AI-powered search to Facebook, and South Korea's courts are grappling with lawyers citing AI-generated...

A lawyer in the United States was recently fined after submitting a court filing containing AI-generated quotations that didn't actually exist. The case is one of a growing number of incidents involving AI "hallucinations" where chatbots confidently generate false or misleading information that appears convincing. On AI & Me: AI Dilemma, producer Alexandra Parada examines how AI-generated erro...

Singapore hasn't decided to go nuclear. But it's doing everything a country does before it can. Bilateral agreements with the US, Japan, and South Korea. A $10 billion energy fund. A nuclear energy office. And an IAEA readiness review in 2027. The question is no longer whether nuclear belongs in Singapore's energy conversation. The question now is whether Singapore can build what nuclear actu...

Networking is often seen as an essential part of building professional relationships and creating new opportunities, but for introverts, the thought of walking into a room full of strangers can feel overwhelming. From managing social energy and starting conversations to making meaningful connections, can AI offer practical advice that actually works in the real world? On AI & Me: AI Tried It,...

Many people grow up believing that their worth is tied to how much they achieve, making it difficult to rest without feeling guilty. In a culture that constantly glorifies hustle and productivity, slowing down can feel unearned or even lazy. Over time, this mindset can lead to burnout, emotional exhaustion, and a harmful cycle of self-criticism. Rest, however, is not wasted time. Taking moments to...

At 35, Ang Jun Long leads an SGX-listed company where most of his workforce is old enough to be his parents, and some clients still ask if they can meet someone more senior. On Suite Talk , the Executive Director of Eneco Energy talks about growing up inside his father's business, and why learning the ropes meant starting at a scaffolding site. He opens up about earning trust when everyone already...

On All Set, Lynlee Foo and producer Alexandra Parada rounds up five events worth checking out this weekend, including World Cup-themed festivities at Changi Airport, C.J. Hendry's immersive Flower Market installation, and the fantasy-inspired Lion City Faire. From free football screenings and interactive art experiences to outdoor dance performances and a unique car park relay race, discover what'...

The number of professionals seeking help after retrenchment is rising, even as Singapore's labour market remains relatively resilient. What's driving the growing sense of anxiety among white-collar workers? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with  sociologist and IPS Social Lab Adjunct Principal Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore, Dr Tan Ern Ser , to explore whether the trad...

Apple says Siri is finally getting smarter. Anthropic is preparing to go public. Singapore has launched a new AI supercomputer. And China plans to spend nearly US$300 billion on AI infrastructure. Lynlee Foo unpacks the week's biggest AI stories and explores what they reveal about the growing competition over AI capability, computing power and technological leadership.   See omnystudio.com/li...

The traditional business playbook was simple: own your assets, hire your people and control your operations. Today, more companies are questioning that model. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Alex Lin, Managing Director of Lalamove Singapore , about why businesses are increasingly choosing flexibility over ownership. From changing delivery patterns and inventory management to AI-powered...

AI adoption is becoming a workplace KPI in some organisations. But does measuring AI usage lead to better work or just more prompts? Lynlee examines the rise of tokenmaxxing, the unintended consequences of tracking AI activity, and what it reveals about the way companies are approaching the AI transition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just over 100 days into the Iran war, Singapore is navigating a complex mix of economic pressure and geopolitical uncertainty. Stagflation risks, a fragile ceasefire, and the threat of disinformation, including fake narratives about Singapore's energy supplies — are reshaping how ordinary citizens, businesses and governments think about resilience. On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks with Nicho...

A friend just called you up saying she has been retrenched. She has a mortgage to pay, bills piling up, and no idea what comes next. What would you say and what would AI say? On AI & Me, Lynlee Foo puts AI to the test, asking how it would support a friend facing job loss and financial uncertainty. Would its advice be practical, empathetic, or surprisingly human? As more people turn to AI for g...

Indonesia's Rupiah just hit a historic low of 18,000 to the US dollar. Then parliament fast-tracked a law changing how the central bank operates. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Macro Research for Asia ex-Japan at Mizuho Bank, explains what's driving capital out of Indonesia, what it means for Singapore, and whether that Bali holiday is really as cheap as it looks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Have you ever felt guilty saying no, taking a break, or putting your own needs first? On Is It Just Me? , Lynlee Foo explores why so many of us tie our self-worth to being useful. With insights from psychotherapist Rachel Lim of Range Counselling and Services , the conversation looks at where this belief comes from, when helping others can become unhealthy, and why being the dependable one often c...

On All Set , Lynlee Foo rounds up six events worth checking out this weekend, including i Light Singapore, GastroBeats, and TWILIGHT: Flea & Feast. From dazzling light installations and food festivals to wildlife experiences, local creator markets and family-friendly activities, discover what's happening around Singapore and why these events made Lynlee's weekend shortlist.  See omnystudi...

On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo speaks with Mike Hecker, founder and CEO of BE WTR , a Swiss company that recently accelerated its Southeast Asia expansion and is challenging the long-held belief that premium water has to be imported. From helping build Nespresso in its early days to launching businesses that rethink everyday products, Mike reflects on entrepreneurship, conviction, innovation and the va...

The Global Institute of Finance, Technology and Society (GIFTS), recently launched by Nanyang Technological University, aims to deepen research into how AI is reshaping finance, business and society. But there was a line in NTU's launch announcement that's worth discussing: today's AI isn't yet reliable enough for serious economic research. So what does that mean when AI is already shaping decisio...

What comes after ChatGPT? This week on AI & Me, Lynlee Foo explores four developments that could shape the next chapter of artificial intelligence: AI wearables, AI agents, AI-powered PCs and the growing race to turn AI into a profitable business. From Meta's reported AI pendant and Singapore's plans for public-sector AI agents to Nvidia's vision for smarter computers, the technology is becomi...

As AI reshapes the workplace, employees are looking beyond pay and promotions to flexibility, wellbeing, career growth and purpose. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Chiew Chun Wee, Regional Head of Policy and Insights, ACCA about findings from ACCA's Global Talent Trends 2026 report. They discuss AI-driven workplace change, hybrid work, evolving career expectations and why traditio...

Amazon has approved children's TV shows developed using generative AI tools, raising a bigger question than who creates the next cartoon. If your child loved an AI-generated show, would it matter that a human didn't create it? In this week's AI & Me – AI Dilemma , Lynlee Foo explores how AI could reshape storytelling, childhood imagination and the stories that influence the next generati...

Singapore's economy grew 6% in the first quarter, but are workers actually feeling the benefits? On this week's Viewpoint Friday, Lynlee Foo speaks with Manu Bhaskaran, Founder and CEO of Centennial Asia Advisors and Senior Research Fellow at IPS , about what lies behind Singapore's strong growth numbers, why wage satisfaction remains a challenge, and whether the current AI-driven boom can be sust...

Maybe right now, you’re working the job you once dreamed about. On paper, it looks like everything you wanted, but instead of feeling fulfilled, you feel drained, stuck, or disappointed. On Is It Just Me?, Lynlee Foo and producer Alexandra Parada explore why achieving the career you've always wanted doesn't always bring the satisfaction you expected and how to know whether you need a change...

Justin Chen, CEO of Arcc Spaces grew up helping his parents run an enamelware factory in Mali, West Africa, one of only four Chinese families in the capital. It's not where you'd expect the story of one of Asia's most recognised workspace brands to begin. On Suite Talk , Lynlee Foo talks to the second generation leader about growing up between worlds, what fifteen years in a family business really...