Reset with Lynlee

Indonesia's Rupiah just hit a historic low of 18,000 to the US dollar. Then parliament fast-tracked a law changing how the central bank operates. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Macro Research for Asia ex-Japan at Mizuho Bank, explains what's driving capital out of Indonesia, what it means for Singapore, and whether that Bali holiday is really as cheap as it looks.

Have you ever felt guilty saying no, taking a break, or putting your own needs first? On Is It Just Me?, Lynlee Foo explores why so many of us tie our self-worth to being useful. With insights from psychotherapist Rachel Lim of Range Counselling and Services, the conversation looks at where this belief comes from, when helping others can become unhealthy, and why being the dependable one often comes at a personal cost. How much of our identity should be tied to being useful?

On All Set, Lynlee Foo rounds up six events worth checking out this weekend, including i Light Singapore, GastroBeats, and TWILIGHT: Flea & Feast. From dazzling light installations and food festivals to wildlife experiences, local creator markets and family-friendly activities, discover what's happening around Singapore and why these events made Lynlee's weekend shortlist. 

On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo speaks with Mike Hecker, founder and CEO of BE WTR, a Swiss company that recently accelerated its Southeast Asia expansion and is challenging the long-held belief that premium water has to be imported. From helping build Nespresso in its early days to launching businesses that rethink everyday products, Mike reflects on entrepreneurship, conviction, innovation and the value of questioning assumptions. He shares the philosophy that guides his decisions, why being told something can't work motivates him, and the advice he now gives his sons about taking risks and building something meaningful. Suite Talk explores how leaders think, decide and operate — the person behind the role, not just the title.

The Global Institute of Finance, Technology and Society (GIFTS), recently launched by Nanyang Technological University, aims to deepen research into how AI is reshaping finance, business and society. But there was a line in NTU's launch announcement that's worth discussing: today's AI isn't yet reliable enough for serious economic research. So what does that mean when AI is already shaping decisions about our banking, our insurance and our investments? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Gary Ang, founder of independent AI advisory practice, Quaintitative and former Lead of AI Supervision at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, about the gap between what AI can do today and what the financial sector actually needs it to do, and the questions every customer should be asking when AI is involved in decisions about their money.

What comes after ChatGPT? This week on AI & Me, Lynlee Foo explores four developments that could shape the next chapter of artificial intelligence: AI wearables, AI agents, AI-powered PCs and the growing race to turn AI into a profitable business. From Meta's reported AI pendant and Singapore's plans for public-sector AI agents to Nvidia's vision for smarter computers, the technology is becoming less visible and more deeply woven into everyday life.  

As AI reshapes the workplace, employees are looking beyond pay and promotions to flexibility, wellbeing, career growth and purpose. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Chiew Chun Wee, Regional Head of Policy and Insights, ACCA about findings from ACCA's Global Talent Trends 2026 report. They discuss AI-driven workplace change, hybrid work, evolving career expectations and why traditional career paths may no longer fit today's workforce. What does this mean for employers trying to attract and retain talent in Singapore?  

Amazon has approved children's TV shows developed using generative AI tools, raising a bigger question than who creates the next cartoon. If your child loved an AI-generated show, would it matter that a human didn't create it? In this week's AI & Me – AI Dilemma, Lynlee Foo explores how AI could reshape storytelling, childhood imagination and the stories that influence the next generation.Amazon MGM Studios has green-lit its first AI-assisted children's animated series, marking a major step in the use of generative AI for entertainment.  

Singapore's economy grew 6% in the first quarter, but are workers actually feeling the benefits? On this week's Viewpoint Friday, Lynlee Foo speaks with Manu Bhaskaran, Founder and CEO of Centennial Asia Advisors and Senior Research Fellow at IPS, about what lies behind Singapore's strong growth numbers, why wage satisfaction remains a challenge, and whether the current AI-driven boom can be sustained. They explore rising tensions in the Middle East, the risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, and what volatile oil prices could mean for businesses, consumers and the global economy. With the Shangri-La Dialogue taking place in Singapore, Manu shares his perspective on China's lower-level representation, US-China competition, and what smaller countries should expect in an increasingly uncertain world. As Manu puts it: "We have to build buffers and improve our ability to respond to shocks, because the shocks will come."

Maybe right now, you’re working the job you once dreamed about. On paper, it looks like everything you wanted, but instead of feeling fulfilled, you feel drained, stuck, or disappointed. On Is It Just Me?, Lynlee Foo and producer Alexandra Parada explore why achieving the career you've always wanted doesn't always bring the satisfaction you expected and how to know whether you need a change in mindset, a change in environment, or a completely new path. Featuring insights from Aurelie Eltvedt, French Organisational Psychologist from Counseling Perspective.