The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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NOV 27, 2025
27/11/25 - Viewpoint: Rides are up, earnings are down — who’s really paying?Singaporeans are used to getting what we want, when we want it, and that includes getting around the city. But behind every tap of the app, there’s a growing tension: drivers say they’re earning less even as demand surges, costs rise, and new rules tighten their take-home pay.
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kay Woo, Group CEO and Founder of MVLLABS, parent company of TADA, to find out whether our convenience is coming at a real cost to the people behind the wheel.
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NOV 26, 2025
26/11/25 - Good Tech: Turning emotional clutter into clarity by finding the words that matterWe’re hearing more young people in Singapore say they’re feeling stressed or emotionally overwhelmed. Yet many still struggle to put those feelings into words and more people are turning to AI for quiet moments of self-reflection, using guided prompts and voice notes to sort through emotions they don’t always share out loud.
That’s where a new tool comes in called EBI, the Emotional Baggage Interface, which is a digital tool designed to help you organise your thoughts and make sense of your emotions before reaching out for help.
On Good Tech, Nazirul Asrar speaks to the creators of EBI, Jocelyn Teo & Richard Xiong, to find out more.
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NOV 26, 2025
26/11/25 - Industry Insight: What happens when AI becomes the first line of defence — and the last?Cyberattacks are getting faster, more automated, and more relentless. And many organisations are hitting the limits of what a tool-heavy or compliance-driven approach can do.
A new model appears to be emerging globally. Known as Security Operations as a Service, or SecOps-as-a-Service — companies rely on dedicated, always-on security teams to help them stay breach-ready round the clock.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Steve Hunter, Director of Engineering, APAC at Arctic Wolf to find out what businesses need to prepare for in 2026.
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NOV 24, 2025
24/11/25 - Industry Insight: GFTN's ALFIN - Is this new Singapore AI engine set to transform finance?The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) recently launched ALFIN — a new AI engine that delivers clear, verifiable insights for the financial industry. With banks, fintechs, and regulators facing more data than ever, ALFIN offers a transparent alternative to black-box AI tools.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to find out what this launch means for Singapore’s role in financial innovation, and how ALFIN’s verified data could change the way institutions handle compliance and strategy.
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NOV 19, 2025
19/11/25 - Good Tech: Closing care gaps, one centralised system at a timeCaring for seniors is challenging. Active Ageing Centres work tirelessly, but coordinating requests and follow-ups can take time.
And that is how SeniorSync came to be. A homegrown digital platform built to centralise and track senior support needs more clearly so that all requests are seen to.
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Tan Ee Herng and Jordan Mok, Co-founders, SeniorSync to find out how they digitised ground operations for elderly care without losing empathy along the way.
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NOV 19, 2025
19/11/25 - Industry Insight: Black Friday Craze - The trends shaping Singapore’s year-end shopping frenzyWe’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, Amazon Singapore Country Manager to find out how are global platforms like Amazon staying ahead of this curve, and what sort of shoppers can we expect in this upcoming Black Friday sale.
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NOV 18, 2025
18/11/25 - Industry Insight: Why AI-driven intelligence is the new competitive edge for banksSumitomo 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 Ikeda, Head of AI Transformation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to find out what this means for the future of banking as institutions race to embed reasoning systems that are both powerful and accountable.
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NOV 17, 2025
17/11/25 - Industry Insight: Freemium or Premium - Why Asia streams more music but pays lessStreaming 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 speaks to Scott Ryan, EVP Commercial, Luminate to find out what is driving the region’s streaming revolution, and how is Asia's streaming surge transforming business models.
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NOV 13, 2025
13/11/25 - Industry Insight: Are businesses ready for the digital asset economy?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, Country Director, Singapore, Coinbase
to find out what this could mean for SMEs, startups, and the future of everyday business finance in Asia.
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NOV 12, 2025
12/11/25 - Good Tech: Making paperwork simple to understand for our seniorsFor 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 Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Owen Gan, Product Designer and Cham Li Hui, Product Manager and from Letterkey to find out how this is bridging the literacy gap among our seniors.
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