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.
APR 17, 2026
17/04/26 - Industry Insight: Is crypto entering the mainstream of wealth planning?Is crypto becoming a true pillar of personal finance, or still driven by sentiment? As Singapore’s “sandwich class” faces rising costs, more are turning to crypto as part of broader wealth strategies and not just speculation.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lasanka Perera, CEO of Independent Reserve Singapore as they discuss the latest Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index to look at what is really changing.
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APR 16, 2026
16/04/26 - Industry Insight: The hidden cost of disengagementA workforce shift is starting to affect how companies perform.
New research from Robert Walters points to an “engagement recession”, revealing a quieter but more dangerous shift in today’s workforce. Employees are still showing up but investing less, as pressure builds beneath the surface. If organisations are reading stability as a sign of strength, what might they be getting wrong?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kirsty Poltock, Country Manager, Robert Walters Singapore to find out how does disengagement reshape execution, decision-making, and growth over time.
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APR 15, 2026
15/04/26 - Good Tech: Re-inventing heart surgery recovery with new techFrom patient to pioneer— a lived experience can spark life-changing innovation. Auxobrace, a vest-like rehabilitation device designed for post–open heart surgery patients, is reimagining recovery by making it safer, faster, and more comfortable.
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ian Siew, Inventor of Auxobrace and James Dyson Award 2023 Singapore National Winner to find out how empathy-driven design and real-world insight is shaping the future of healthcare technology.
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APR 15, 2026
15/04/26 - Viewpoint: Why are employees staying but less engaged?Employees are staying in their jobs, but engagement is slipping beneath the surface.
On International Wellness Day, we look at a shift happening in workplaces today. New data from mental health company Intellect pointing towards “job-hugging”, where employees are holding on to roles, but holding back at work.
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr Oliver Suendermann, Vice President, Clinical, Intellect to find out what has changed within the workplace.
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APR 14, 2026
14/04/26 - Viewpoint: Singapore replaces PES system - What it means for NSSingapore is replacing the Physical Employment Standard also known as PES with a new medical classification framework for National Service. The goal: more precise assessments and more roles for servicemen. Around 1,200 more servicemen each year could be deployed to vocations they were previously ineligible for. But even in the current system, many pre-enlistees who appeal their PES grading are actually seeking to be assessed as more fit, not less.
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Samuel Devaraj, Correspondent from The Straits Times to find out whether removing the PES labels changes how people value and pursue certain roles.
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APR 13, 2026
13/04/26 - Industry Insight: Rising energy costs in supply chains - Who pays?As fuel and freight costs surge, many businesses remain locked into fixed-price agreements that no longer reflect reality. Short-term support may ease the pressure, but it doesn’t change who is legally on the hook.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to P. Sivakumar, Corporate Lawyer from BR Law to look at at where that strain is building across supply chains, and who ultimately absorbs the cost when conditions shift but contracts stay fixed.
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APR 10, 2026
10/04/26 - Industry Insight: How High-Net-Worth money is rewriting Singapore real estateWhile global headlines focus on geopolitical tensions between the US and the Middle East, a quieter shift is unfolding in Singapore’s private markets.
High-net-worth capital—particularly from investors with Middle Eastern exposure—is rotating away from traditional growth assets into Singapore commercial real estate. Much of this activity is not visible in public transaction data, instead moving through private co-investment structures and family office mandates.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Maureen Li, Founder and CEO of ABIEL Property Investment Fund to find out how the rapid rise of family offices is reshaping capital flows in the city-state.
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APR 9, 2026
09/04/26 - Industry Insight: How experiential marketing is reshaping celebrity partnershipsFrom K-pop to Hollywood, global entertainment today is built on more than just star power — it’s driven by strategy, partnerships, and cross-border connections. But behind the scenes, a Singaporean company is quietly making moves with major international collaborations, that goes beyond just traditional marketing strategies.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Harris Lim, Founder and CEO of Fast Track Entertainment to find out how brands are moving from traditional ads to a mix of celebrities, creators and experiences.
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APR 8, 2026
08/04/26 - Good Tech: How feedback translates into better public toiletsSingaporeans care about the small things that make daily life better — like clean toilets at our neighbourhood coffeeshops. But when experiences and opinions stay stuck in our heads, it’s hard for policymakers and cleaners to act on them. Enter ReportLah!, a civic tech solution that crowdsources real‑time feedback on public hygiene.
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Benecia Tang and Bernard Heng from ReportLah! to find out how their platform seeks to resolve this problem.
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APR 8, 2026
08/04/26 - Industry Insight: Is networking becoming the constraint in AI deployment?For years, AI scaling has been defined by compute. In 2026, the constraint is shifting. The network is emerging as a critical bottleneck. As workloads expand across cloud and edge environments, traditional network operations are struggling to keep pace, forcing enterprises to rethink how systems are designed and managed.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Carlos Gómez Gallego, Chief Technology Officer - APJ Region, HPE Networking to find out how organisations are responding and if autonomous networks are ready for real-world deployment.
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