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Singapore responded swiftly to a hantavirus scare linked to an expedition cruise, and the system held. But the bigger issue isn’t a single virus. It’s how travel itself is changing. As more Singaporeans head into remote, nature-heavy environments, exposure to unfamiliar pathogens is increasing, shaped by climate shifts, ecotourism, and closer contact with wildlife. On Viewpoint,  ...

A quote by Bill Gates puts it simply: “Don’t compare yourself with anyone in this world… if you do so, you are insulting yourself.” It’s a strong statement, but there’s truth in it. When we compare, we ignore our own journey - the effort, the setbacks, the growth that no one else sees. We reduce our story to a side-by-side snapshot that was never meant to be eq...

This week on Viewpoint Friday (May 8), we connect the dots across developments shaping Asia and the global economy. Japan’s expanding defence ties — alongside the ASEAN Summit — point to shifting regional dynamics, even as tensions in the Gulf and ahead of the Trump–Xi meeting highlight how fragile stability remains. What do these shifts mean for costs, confidence, and ever...

All Set! is your new weekly shortcut to what’s actually worth doing in Singapore. This week: a last-minute Mother’s Day save, the return of Fire Disco, and a curated mix of culture, community, and weekend picks.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does motherhood actually change about the way you lead? For Cassandra Riene Tan — entrepreneur, Group CEO of The Well Group, and co-founder of Amber, a next-generation preschool — the answer starts with a word most people aren't using: unbecoming . In the inaugural edition of Suite Talk , host Lynlee Foo sits down with Cassandra ahead of Mother's Day to explore how stepping back f...

On today’s episode of AI & Me, we explore Instagram’s new “AI Creator” labels, Meta’s push toward powerful AI assistants that can handle everyday tasks, and Apple’s plans to let users choose third-party AI models across iOS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drones aren’t new but how we think about them is changing. As the technology becomes more widespread and capable, the focus is shifting from what drones can do to how they’re managed, especially in dense cities like Singapore. On Industry Insight , Dan Hermansen, CEO of MyDefence , a defence tech firm focused on drone detection, explains why detection is becoming more complex, where th...

This morning on Money FM 89.3, Neil Humphries and Audrey Siek unpacked a familiar parenting dilemma: should you monitor your child’s phone? But that’s only part of the story, because beyond parental control lies a more complex reality which is that your child’s device is already being monitored. From the moment they get their first smartphone, AI systems are at work where one des...

Singapore animation has reached a major milestone — with a local film selected for the main competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the first time in the festival’s 65-year history. Behind that recognition lies a more complicated reality. It took close to a decade, cross-border partnerships, and significant public funding to bring a single project to life &mdas...

Were you a victim of ride-hailing app cancellations that left you stranded? On this episode of AI Tried It on AI & Me, Lynlee Foo puts AI to the test with a real-world task by writing a complaint letter about ride-hailing cancellations  Can AI strike the right tone and actually get results or does it fall short where it matters? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The headlines have focused on shifting power in global oil markets but the deeper impact is playing out in Asia. The region imports around 60% of its crude from the Middle East, a dependency embedded in everything from refinery design to pricing structures. And in Singapore, a key refining and trading hub, the effects are especially pronounced, shaping business costs, fuel prices, and broader econ...

Property has long been seen as a safe place for global capital. But with higher financing costs, tighter policies, and shifting demand, that assumption is under pressure. So where is global capital going today, and how does Singapore compare? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Victoria Garrett, Head, Global Residential at Savills to look at where investment is flowing, how markets like Dub...

Lynlee Foo is joined by Producer Nazirul Asrar as they look back at the year so far on how Good Tech has spotlighted many different inventions that people all over Singapore have built. From gamified fitness routines personalised using AI, newly improved medical braces for open-heart surgery patients and even a companion app for National Servicemen — they break it down to find out how much t...

AI adoption is rising fast but turning those early successes into something that runs at scale is proving far more difficult. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Mingcheng Lim, Country Head, Singapore, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres about why many AI projects stall when they move from pilots into real-world deployment. While most organisations have already started their AI journey, far fe...

As more investors explore digital asset markets, gold is increasingly being traded in tokenised form. But what’s actually happening beneath the surface? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Jason Tay, CEO, HashKey Technology Services, HashKey Group  about who’s buying tokenised gold, how it’s being used, and what’s driving the recent surge in interest. Is this th...

Office markets across Asia Pacific are tightening, with rising rents, limited new supply, and higher fit-out costs reshaping how companies think about space. According to CBRE’s Office Portfolio Optimisation: Top 10 Strategies for Occupiers report, businesses are rethinking how much space they need and what that space should deliver. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Ada Choi, Head...

Singapore is often held up as a leader in digital payments. But the data show that cash hasn’t really gone away. It is still widely used, especially in everyday places like hawker centres and neighbourhood shops.  On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks to Sheila Chiang, Business Correspondent, The Straits Times about why digital payments haven’t replaced cash, and whether having more wa...

In conjunction with World Book Day,  Viewpoint takes a closer look at how reading is evolving in an age of constant information and competing attention. Lynlee Foo speaks with Warren Fernandez, Deputy Chairman, National Library Board , drawing on insights from his new book What We Read, and Why . They discuss the gap between information and understanding, how platforms shape what we read...

As more business moves online, identity and verification are becoming critical points of failure. How do you prove who actually signed a digital agreement and whether it holds up? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Kartik Krishnamurthy, Vice President of Docusign Asia to examine how businesses in APAC manage digital agreements, and where gaps in identity verification, documentation, and au...

In Singapore, there’s no shortage of volunteers willing to help students. The real challenge is making sure that help actually reaches those who need it, and stays consistent. On Good Tech , Lynlee Foo speaks to Anvay Mathur, Project Lead of Edukit , a volunteer-driven initiative under Better.sg. They unpack why matching students with tutors is more complex than it seems, and how many nonpro...

Cyber threats are not just getting more sophisticated, they’re getting harder to detect.  As businesses grow more complex, attackers are finding ways to hide within normal internet activity, often long before any alarm is triggered. What does this mean for organisations in Asia Pacific, and are companies focusing on the right areas? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Wai Kit Che...

Is crypto becoming a true pillar of personal finance, or still driven by sentiment? As Singapore’s “sandwich class” faces rising costs, more are turning to crypto as part of broader wealth strategies and not just speculation. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Lasanka Perera, CEO of Independent Reserve Singapore as they discuss the latest Independent Reserve Cryptocu...

A workforce shift is starting to affect how companies perform. New research from Robert Walters points to an “engagement recession”, revealing a quieter but more dangerous shift in today’s workforce. Employees are still showing up but investing less, as pressure builds beneath the surface. If organisations are reading stability as a sign of strength, what might they be getting wr...

From patient to pioneer— a lived experience can spark life-changing innovation. Auxobrace, a vest-like rehabilitation device designed for post–open heart surgery patients, is reimagining recovery by making it safer, faster, and more comfortable. On Good Tech , Lynlee Foo speaks to Ian Siew, Inventor of Auxobrace and James Dyson Award 2023 Singapore National Winner to find out how empat...

Employees are staying in their jobs, but engagement is slipping beneath the surface. On International Wellness Day, we look at a shift happening in workplaces today. New data from mental health company Intellect pointing towards “job-hugging”, where employees are holding on to roles, but holding back at work. On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr Oliver Suendermann, Vice President, Cl...