The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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OCT 8, 2025
08/10/25 - Good Tech: Building a smarter way to navigate Singapore’s social assistance system with Schemes SGIn Singapore, there are hundreds of assistance schemes, covering everything from healthcare to education and financial support. But figuring out what help you qualify for, can feel like navigating a maze of websites, PDFs, and endless “Ctrl + F” searches.
But what if technology could change that?
On Good Tech, Nazirul Asrar speaks to Eugene Kim, Project Lead at Schemes SG to find out how this technology is making social assistance more accessible to Singaporeans who need it.
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OCT 8, 2025
08/10/25 - Industry Insight: Lessons that Singapore's creator economy can learn from DIVE StudiosFrom fan-powered business models and short-form content to even wellness-driven platforms, the media and entertainment industry is in the middle of a seismic shift.
One example is DIVE Studios, which has gone beyond producing content to innovating around fandom, audio, culture, and even wellness. By turning their audiences into communities, it’s scaling them into global businesses.
On Industry Insight, Nazirul Asrar speaks to Brian Nam, Co-Founder and CEO of DIVE Studios to find out what lessons can Singapore take away from this evolving creator economy.
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OCT 7, 2025
07/10/25 - Industry Insight: Hospitality under pressure - Can tech turn strain into strength?From labour shortages to shrinking investment, Asia’s hotel sector is under strain. Hotels are increasingly betting on smart technology not just to cut costs, but also to unlock better guest experiences and boost long-term asset value.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dirk Dumortier, Director of Vertical Partnerships, APAC, at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise to find out if tech can turn hospitality’s toughest challenges into its biggest opportunity.
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OCT 6, 2025
06/10/25 - Industry Insight: How self-storage became Singapore's hustle economy backboneSelf-storage in Singapore has quietly evolved from a place to stash barang-barang into a critical enabler of SMEs, e-commerce sellers, and the gig economy. With major sales peaks like 10.10 and 11.11 driving demand, storage spaces are now acting as mini fulfilment hubs, tech-enabled workspaces, and sustainable infrastructure for growth. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Danny Wong, CEO of Work+Store, about how this once-overlooked industry is powering Singapore’s hustle economy, and where it’s heading next.
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OCT 3, 2025
03/10/25 - Industry Insight: 'Retail on steroids'? Singapore Retail Festival ups shopping gameTimed with the F1 Grand Prix and SG60 celebrations, the inaugural Singapore Retail Festival is reimagining how we shop - moving beyond price tags and into immersive, pop-up–driven experiences. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Ernie Koh, President of the Singapore Retailers Association, about how this post-GSS reboot aims to draw tourists and locals back into stores, revive industry spirit, and reignite the joy of shopping in Singapore.
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OCT 2, 2025
02/10/25 - Industry Insight: Geopolitics in flux - What it means for Asia’s energy futureGeopolitics has shifted from being background noise to a constant factor shaping business decisions. From US–China competition to changing global power structures, companies in Asia are navigating a far more fragmented and unpredictable world. Lynlee Foo speaks with Nicholas Redman, Director of Analysis at Oxford Analytica (a Dow Jones affiliate), to unpack how these geopolitical shifts are affecting Asia’s energy security, trade flows, and corporate risk planning, and the key signals business leaders should watch in the year ahead.
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OCT 1, 2025
01/10/25 - Good Tech: Fighting scams and misinformation with CheckMate SGIn today’s digital world, a single forwarded message can spark confusion, spread scams, or mislead entire communities. But what if there was a way to fact-check that message before it spreads?
That’s where CheckMateSG comes in. As a volunteer-driven, AI-assisted WhatsApp fact-check service, it gives quick “skeptic or credible” signals, to help Singaporeans separate fact from fiction, and scam from truth.
On Industry Insight, Nazirul Asrar speaks to Tan Bing Wen, Founder of CheckMate SG to find out more.
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OCT 1, 2025
01/10/25 - Industry Insight: How AICON 2025 sets the stage for the future of AIWhat happens when AI stops running quietly in the background and starts performing live as a robot, as art, as an experience?
This October, during the F1 weekend, Singapore hosts the world’s first global AI festival, AI CON. At its heart is the unveiling of Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, alongside conversations about the future of AI literacy, governance, and human impact.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr. James Ong, Founder & Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII) and Co-founder of AI Con 2025 to find out how AI moves from enterprise tool to everyday experience and whether we are ready to live with it.
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SEP 30, 2025
30/09/25 - Industry Insight: Why global institutions bet on Singapore’s digital asset rulesInstitutions are no longer just experimenting with digital assets. Banks and fund managers are beginning to tokenise bonds, funds, and even structured notes. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Danny Chong, Co-Chairman of the Digital Assets Association, about how Singapore’s regulatory strength and financial depth are positioning it as a benchmark for institutional-grade digital assets, and whether clear rules can turn the city into a global hub for tokenised capital flows.
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SEP 29, 2025
29/09/25 - Industry Insight: Future-proofing business through open systemsTechnology keeps businesses running. But what happens when supply chains for chips, software, or cloud services get disrupted overnight? A new tariff or export ban can throw things off course instantly, leaving companies scrambling to keep operations on track.
Is flexibility, openness, and resilience still just IT jargon or has it become a boardroom essential?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dirk-Peter Van Leeuwen, CEO, SUSE to find out how businesses in Asia can build resilience into their digital infrastructure.
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