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As global markets send mixed signals, commodities are telling a deeper story about where the world economy is headed. Oil reflects shifting energy demand and geopolitical risk while gold remains a barometer of uncertainty. So what do these signals mean for Singapore as a trading, energy-importing, and investment hub? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Gl...

Paperwork is the worst part of any job—but for veterinarians, it can take up to 40 hours a month. But what if there was a way to spend less time on forms and more time with furry patients? That’s where Broby comes in.  Two Singapore Polytechnic students banded together to build an AI-powered medical scribe that listens to a vet’s examination and instantly creates fully...

Quick commerce isn’t just about speed and convenience anymore. Shoppers are buying bigger baskets, choosing housebrands, and cooking smarter at home, and this signals a shift in how grocery shopping fits into daily life. As shoppers buy more intentionally, changing consumer habits are pushing platforms to rethink what “fast” really means. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks t...

According to the Ericsson Mobility Report (Nov 2025), Singapore is seen as a reference market for next-generation connectivity. While the world looks ahead to 6G, Singapore is already testing the future through real-world 5G Standalone deployments. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Daniel Ode, Head of Ericsson Customer Unit Singapore, Philippines & Brunei, and Head of Global Customer...

Singapore’s electric vehicle market is starting to mature — and that's raising the bar for new brands entering the space. Beyond importing cars and opening a showroom, what does it really take to launch a new EV brand today? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Soh Ming, Founder and Managing Director of Volt Auto , and the exclusive distributor for Dongfeng Singapore to find out...

Regenerative tourism is changing the way we travel in Southeast Asia. It is a movement where tourism doesn’t just sustain local communities and ecosystems but actively restores them. More than just visiting, travelers are now contributing directly to environmental restoration, community development, and cultural preservation. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Jef Moons, Founder of K...

In 2026, the workplace is transforming faster than ever. From AI-driven productivity to hybrid and flexible work models, Asia Pacific’s top executives are rethinking how work gets done, how talent is retained, and how costs are managed. So what strategies are driving growth in the new year? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Lars Wittig, Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, Intern...

Rehabify is reimagining physiotherapy for an ageing society. Using computer vision and AI, the Singapore-based startup turns rehabilitation and senior fitness into interactive, game-like experiences that track movement with just a camera — no wearables required. On Good Tech , Lynlee Foo speaks to Lim Jian Ping & Reyes Ng, Co-Founders of Rehabify to find out how they are making healthcar...

AI video analytics is rapidly moving from experimental technology to everyday business tool — powering smarter cities, safer workplaces, more efficient retail, and real-time operational decision-making. But behind every intelligent video system lies a less visible — yet increasingly critical — foundation: data storage. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Melyssa Banda, Sen...

Singapore has been ranked among the world’s most liveable cities for tech workers — and surprisingly, the clue lies in a cup of matcha. Savills’ inaugural Matcha Index assesses urban liveability through café culture, matcha affordability and quality, revealing how lifestyle amenities signal a city’s ability to attract talent and sustain long-term competitiveness. On...

With the Joint Admissions Exercise now closed and posting results due out in early February, many families — and working adults — are reflecting on a bigger question: how much does a diploma choice really shape a career over time? On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks with The Straits Times reporter Teo Kai Xiang , whose analysis shows that most polytechnic diploma programmes in Singapore l...

Singapore consumers say they want brands that stand for meaningful local issues, yet buying decisions here still pivot quickly to promotions and price. Most SMEs are investing in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), but market almost none of that intent, leaving purpose invisible at the point of sale. On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks to Jaslyin Qiyu, Founder of Mad About Marketing Consulting&nbs...

AI dominated headlines in 2025 but for many organisations, it stayed stuck in pilots. In 2026, AI becomes operational. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Nick Eayrs, APJ Vice President of Field Engineering,   Databricks about why AI is moving into core business systems — driving decisions, performance, and accountability. From agent-driven workflows to invisible AI embedde...

Landed homes are often seen as the final upgrade in Singapore’s property journey — but they are also among the most complex decisions buyers make. On  Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks with Julian Yip , Managing Director of Realstar Premier Group , to examine how landed home decisions unfold over time — from buyer psychology and life-stage planning to maintenance realitie...

As cities expand and nature becomes harder to monitor, technology is stepping in with a new way of listening to the environment. In our forests and nature reserves, countless animals communicate all around us — but many of their calls go unnoticed. So what if we could ‘listen in’ and let technology do the identifying for us? On Good Tech , Lynlee Foo speaks to Indraneel Paranjape...

Venezuelan oil is back in the headlines — but Jaime Brito, Executive Director for Refining and Oil Products at OPIS (part of Chemical Market Analytics by Dow Jones) explains why politics alone won’t move markets. On Industry Insight , Jaime cuts through speculation to unpack the hard realities of oil markets — from refinery design and heavy-crude economics to trade flows and logi...

As US foreign policy becomes more transactional—from Venezuela to trade and territorial influence—Asia faces growing uncertainty. On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks with Pushan Dutt , Professor of Economics and Politics at  INSEAD , on what these shifts signal for Asia, Singapore, and the future of global rules, and why managing uncertainty now matters more than managing risk. &nbsp...

Small businesses in Singapore are entering 2026 with a surprising amount of momentum despite global uncertainty. New research shows that entrepreneurship is accelerating, and that AI is becoming a powerful equaliser, helping smaller firms compete with much larger players. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Elsie Ng, Head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions (Singapore & Malaysia), LinkedIn to...

Imagine a world where the AI on your phone can shop, invest, negotiate, and even sign contracts for you — all without asking. The productivity gains are huge, but a critical question arises: when your AI makes a decision, who is really accountable? Right now, we are seeing the emerging concept of KYA — Know Your Agent — which could potentially change the game altogether. On Indus...

What if the things you own could earn you money instead of gathering dust? From cameras to camping gear, SnapRent makes renting simple, safe, and rewarding—helping users save money, earn extra income, and reduce waste. On Good Tech , Lynlee Foo speaks to Leng Zong Shun & Ebenezer Tay Jin Fong, Co-Founders of SnapRent to find out how two poly students build smart technology that enables t...

Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest-changing consumer markets, especially now with the advent of e-commerce platforms. Shoppers here are becoming more deliberate with every dollar they spend, balancing affordability with the desire for smarter, and even ‘better-for-me’ products, while local brands are keeping up with global ones, thanks to digital disruption reshaping ho...

The future of precision medicine and transforming genomic research lies in the critical role of AI. The growing gap between massive genomic data collection and its clinical interpretation are now essential for complex analysis at scale. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr Ilya Burkov, Global Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences Growth, Nebius to find out how Singapore’s strong AI...

Enterprise-wide AI orchestration, or the “AI command centre” approach is on the rise. Organisations across Southeast Asia are moving beyond isolated AI pilots to deploy scalable, ROI-driven automation.  On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Amit Khandelwal, Regional VP and Managing Director for Southeast Asia, UiPath to find out what are the strategies, challenges, and real-wo...

With millions lost to renovation disputes over the years, homeowners often feel exposed navigating Singapore’s renovation market. On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with Joel Wong, founder of IDLah.sg , who shares insights from working closely with homeowners and interior designers on why renovation scams and disputes keep surfacing - and what homeowners can realistically do to reduce risk and...

The festive season brings more shopping, more deliveries — and far more messages on our phones. But as new threat research shows, scams today do not stand out anymore. They are deliberately designed to feel familiar, routine and credible. In this Industry Insight conversation, The Afternoon Update 's Lynlee Foo speaks with Tom Scully, Principal Architect for Japan-Asia Pacific at Palo Alto N...