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We’re heading into one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, better known as the Black Friday Sale. According to Amazon’s latest YouGov survey, nearly half of us now identify as Deal Optimisers — smart, strategic shoppers comparing prices and timing purchases to get the most value. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Peter Li, Head of Amazon Global Store APAC, Amaz...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group’s move to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based kAIgentic signals a major shift in finance: banks are no longer just automating tasks — they’re building intelligence into the core of their operations. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Ahmed Mazhari, Groupwide AI Transformation Advisor, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc and Kazuya...

Streaming in Asia Pacific is booming — audiences are listening, watching, and bingeing more than ever. From Japan to South Korea and now to Singapore, the region is outpacing global growth, reshaping music discovery, and exporting culture worldwide. Yet despite record adoption, premium subscriptions still lag behind, revealing a vast untapped opportunity. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo spe...

As digital assets move from speculation to utility, a new wave of platforms is emerging - helping businesses manage payments, payroll, and even treasury functions on-chain. Singapore is becoming a testbed for this next phase of digital finance, with regulated players offering crypto-native business accounts and stablecoin payment rails. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Hassan Ahmed, Coun...

For many seniors, official letters can be confusing, even intimidating. But what if technology could step in to read, explain, and even guide them through what to do next? That’s exactly what LetterKey is building. This group of people are creating a simple tool that scans physical letters and turns them into clear, spoken explanations — even in local languages and dialects. On Good Te...

What happens when AI starts writing the software that runs the financial system? As banks move from using AI to advise to using AI to build, a new blind spot is emerging: AI-generated code quietly making its way into core banking systems. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Harry Wang, Chief Growth Officer, Sonar to find out what that means for trust, regulation and competitiveness. See omn...

With a weakening US Dollar, shifts in interest-rate cycles, and heightened geopolitical risk, ultra-high-net-worth investors are rethinking where and how they deploy capital. So how does a leading family office advisory connect Asia’s ultra-wealthy to exclusive private-market deals? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr Marcus Sasse, CEO & Founding Partner, Club Estate to find ou...

Singapore is working to connect fast payment systems across countries, making cross-border transfers as instant as sending a text, and Nexus is the project linking national fast-payment systems together. So how will this transform finance? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Andrew McCormack, CEO of Nexus Global Payments to find out why Singapore is leading this shift and what this means fo...

More travellers across Asia-Pacific are choosing to go it alone — but not in the way you might think. Back in July, Scoot released its Unpacking the Solo Travel Trend white paper which found that solo travel is a fast-growing, with Asia-Pacific projected to expand even faster at over 16 percent a year. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Agatha Yap, Director of Marketing, Communicatio...

Technology is transforming how advice, claims, and protection are delivered. But in an AI-driven world, can trust, the cornerstone of insurance, keep up? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks with Cassandra Wee , Managing Director (Singapore) of  Poni Insurtech and CEO of Poni Financial Advisory , about how digital tools are reshaping the insurance experience in Singapore. Listen to the dis...

As Singapore’s population ages, one of the biggest challenges isn’t just providing support — it’s making sure no senior slips through the cracks. And SeniorSays is a home-grown innovation that is reimagining how community outreach works on the ground by turning conversations, emotional cues, and context from house visits into clear, actionable insights.  On Good Tech,...

Is the quantum era arriving sooner than we think? In Part 2 of our Quantum AI special, IBM Quantum Chief Technology Officer Oliver Dial explains why 2029 may mark the commercial turning point for quantum computing, moving it from research labs into real-world business impact. We break down the promising early use cases in chemistry, finance, logistics and climate modelling, why Asia is emergi...

In the first of a two-part special, we explore how the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence - Quantum AI - is redefining industries, investment, and innovation. As the world races to merge quantum computing with artificial intelligence, Singapore is stepping into the spotlight. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Alexandra Beckstein, CEO & Founder, QAI Ventures t...

As global aid and fiscal priorities shift, Singapore’s role as a regional leader in strategic giving is coming into sharper focus. Institutional giants like Temasek Trust and Tote Board are shaping the future of philanthropy as they join the ranks of Asia’s top givers alongside powerhouses like Tencent and The Hong Kong Jockey Club. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Gwendolyn...

President Donald Trump called his meeting with President Xi Jinping in Busan a  “12 out of 10” , signalling a desire to cool tensions with China. But beneath the warm optics, tech controls held firm and strategic rivalry remains. What does this moment mean for Singapore and ASEAN?  On  Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks to William Choong, Senior Fellow for Regional Strat...

From Lady Gaga’s concert to Coldplay’s Man In The Moon music video, Singapore has been making more appearances on the global pop-culture stage. As cities across Asia race to define the region’s cultural identity, Singapore is making a high-stakes play: to turn borrowed star power into lasting cultural capital. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chie...

From joint R&D and tech co-development to strategic alliances across ASEAN, international collaborations are reshaping how local companies innovate, adopt emerging technologies, and scale regionally. Singapore’s innovation story has long been told through the lens of startups, but a new chapter is being written through partnerships. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Michael Goh,...

Financial stress can feel like a cycle that’s hard to break. But what if the real key to lasting financial stability isn’t just about money but about habits, values, and identity? Enter Stride, a tool born out of a citizen engagement initiative that empowers people to make Singapore better through tech. On Good Tech, Nazirul Asrar speaks to Fiona Ng, Co-founder of Stride to find out ho...

As AI takes on a larger role in cybersecurity, the balance between automation and accountability is shifting fast. Once designed to support security teams, AI is now making critical security decisions — from detecting threats in real time to deciding how to respond.  On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to R oyal Hansen, VP of Security Engineering at Google to find out how can organi...

From AI-powered trip planning and destination matchmaking to intergenerational holidays, travellers are curating journeys that reflect who they are and what they value. According to Skyscanner’s 2026 Travel Trends report, next year marks a turning point — where travel becomes a deeply personal expression of identity, connection, and purpose. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to C...

Singapore has moved beyond crypto hype. At TOKEN2049, the world’s largest digital-asset event, thousands gathered to discuss how regulation and technology can finally work hand-in-hand — and Singapore stood out as a model of balance, trust, and innovation. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Gracie Lin, CEO, OKX (Singapore) on how regulation has become strategy, why trust is the...

From voice-controlled devices to communication software, Assistive Technologies (AT) are transforming independence and opportunity for persons with disabilities (PWDs). As Singapore pushes ahead with its Smart Nation goals, what does digital inclusion really mean — and who might be left behind if we don’t get it right?  On Good Tech , Lynlee Foo speaks to Chong Kwek Bin, Manager f...

As AI agents move from support tools to autonomous digital co-workers, they are introducing a new class of insider threat - one that most security frameworks weren’t built to handle. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Kevin Kirkwood, Chief Information Security Officer at Exabeam to unpack how AI agents are reshaping enterprise security, why Asia Pacific leads the world in insider-thr...

They were supposed to be the freedom generation - digital natives chasing flexibility, passion, and purpose at work. But a new study from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) reveals a surprising shift: Singapore’s Gen Z now ranks job security and financial stability above flexible work. On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks with Associate Professor Justina Tan , Vice Pres...

Singapore’s events management industry has long been known for its precision, creativity, and ability to deliver world-class experiences. But in recent years, an increasing number of local firms have been expanding their footprint beyond our shores. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Co-Founders of TFD Collective - Jasper Lim and Mark Van Cuylenberg (aka The Flying Dutchman) to find...