The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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Stay in the know with programs such as Viewpoint and Industry Insights in property, cryptocurrency, aviation, and shipping. We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.
JAN 16, 2026
16/01/26 - Viewpoint: Do Singapore buyers choose cause or cost?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
to find out the answer to a hard question: When prices rise, is purpose the first thing to go?
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JAN 15, 2026
15/01/26 - Industry Insight: When AI becomes business-critical - What will change in 2026AI 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 embedded into everyday operations, this conversation explores what leaders must get right as AI becomes business-critical.
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JAN 14, 2026
14/01/26 - Industry Insight: Singapore’s landed homes - What long-term buyers get rightLanded 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 withJulian 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 realities and limited supply. Drawing on more than 25 years across multiple market cycles, Julian explains why fundamentals like layout, orientation, adaptability, and long-term livability matter more than design trends or timing — and why many buyers only realise this after moving in.
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JAN 14, 2026
14/01/26 - Good Tech: Using sound to identify, protect, and understand wildlife with AIAs 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 from Koel to find out what sort of improvements does it bring to those working towards the future of environmental conservation.
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JAN 13, 2026
13/01/26 - Industry Insight: What Venezuelan oil really means for Singapore and AsiaVenezuelan 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 logistics. A clear-eyed look at what Venezuelan crude really means for Asia, and why Singapore’s role as a global energy and maritime hub is shaped more by infrastructure and timing than headlines.
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JAN 12, 2026
12/01/26 - Viewpoint: Is the global order shifting—and what does it mean for Asia?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.
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JAN 9, 2026
09/01/26 - Industry Insight: Where Singapore’s small businesses should focus in 2026Small 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 find out where should Singapore’s small and medium-sized businesses really be investing their limited time and resources in 2026.
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JAN 8, 2026
08/01/26 - Industry Insight: Know-Your-Agents and why every AI decision still needs a human anchorImagine 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 Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Philipp Pointner, Chief of Digital Identity at Jumio
to find out why linking every autonomous action to a verified human is becoming essential for the future of the digital economy.
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JAN 7, 2026
07/01/26 - Good Tech: Turning trust into income and waste into opportunity through rentingWhat 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 trust while creating a new way to think about what we own.
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JAN 7, 2026
07/01/26 - Industry Insight: What brands need to know about the forces shaping Southeast Asia’s retail futureSoutheast 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 how people discover and buy.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Praneeth Yendamuri, Partner at Bain & Company, Singapore to find out what these shifts mean for brands competing in this dynamic region.
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