The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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AUG 26, 2025
26/08/25 - Industry Insight: Why only one in three Singaporeans feel career-readyJobs and reskilling were front and centre at this year’s National Day Rally. But ADP’s latest People at Work 2025 report shows a striking confidence gap: only one in three Singapore workers feel they have the skills to progress in their careers. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Yvonne Teo, Vice President of HR APAC at global HR and payroll solutions provider ADP, to unpack what this means for employers and employees - from supporting early-career talent and easing AI anxiety to addressing financial stress and building a culture of trust.
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AUG 25, 2025
25/08/25 - Industry Insight: How AI and automation are reshaping manufacturing in AsiaFactories across Asia are turning to AI and automation to stay resilient amid rising costs, supply chain shocks, and talent shortages. On Industry Insight, Rockwell Automation’s Scott Wooldridge, Regional President, Asia Pacific explains to Lynlee Foo how smart factories are reshaping manufacturing, and why the future depends on people and technology working together.
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AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - Industry Insight: How smart networks are transforming Asia’s factories and portsAsia’s factories, ports, and supply chains are entering a new era that is powered not just by AI, but by the networks that connect everything together.
Now with private 5G and edge computing, it processes data right where it is needed, are helping industries move faster, work smarter, and stay ahead.
So how are these fast, secure networks shaping Asia’s industrial and enterprise landscape?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Robert Le Busque, Regional VP, Verizon Business to find out more.
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AUG 21, 2025
21/08/25 - Industry Insight: Pawnshop evolution - From gold to car and property loansPawnshops have always held a unique place in society. They’re one of the oldest financial services — places people turn to in moments of need, but also places where family heirlooms, gold bars, and luxury treasures change hands.
Today, that traditional image is being redefined. With gold prices soaring and younger consumers embracing pre-owned luxury, pawnbroking is transforming into a modern retail and financial ecosystem.
On Industry Insight, Money FM 89.3’s Lynlee Foo speaks with Lim Chun Seng, Group General Manager of MoneyMax, one of Southeast Asia’s largest pawnbroking and luxury resale groups. From innovation and consumer shifts to challenges and the future of finance, he shares how an age-old industry is finding fresh relevance in the modern economy.
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AUG 20, 2025
20/08/25 - NDR2025: How Age Well Neighbourhoods can change ageing in SingaporeDuring National Day Rally 2025, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the creation of Age Well Neighbourhoods as one in four Singaporeans will be over 65 by 2030.
This is a major step to support a rapidly aging population to help seniors access healthcare and social activities more easily.
But how will this better support our ageing population? And what can we expect in the years to come?
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr Ng Wai Chong, CEO of NWC Longevity Practice and Director of Clinical Development at Home Nursing Foundation to find out more.
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AUG 19, 2025
19/08/25 - Industry Insight: AI nutrition labels - Building trust in security technologyArtificial Intelligence is reshaping industries from healthcare to finance, and now, public safety. But trust remains a major hurdle.
Enter the AI nutrition label: a tool designed to clearly explain how AI works, what data it uses, and where human oversight remains. On Industry Insight,Rajat Gupta, Vice President and Managing Director for Asia, Middle East & Africa at Motorola Solutions, a global security technology company, explains why AI transparency is becoming essential, and how regulation, consumer demand, and business competition are driving this global shift.
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AUG 18, 2025
18/08/25 - Industry Insight: Beyond Green - SMU’s Leap into Sustainability BondsSingapore Management University has entered the sustainability bond market — but why now, and how does it stand apart from traditional green bonds?
So what lies behind SMU’s motivations, and the hurdles of aligning campus sustainability ambitions with investor-grade frameworks? And what is the growing trend of non-traditional issuers in sustainable finance.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Yvonne Chan, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, SMU to find out more.
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AUG 14, 2025
14/08/25 - Industry Insight: What’s fueling the green premium in Singapore’s housing market?Proximity to nature is no longer just a lifestyle choice - it’s becoming a serious driver of property value in Singapore. This “green premium” is reshaping buyer preferences and influencing how developers plan new projects. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo chats with Dora Chng, Residential Director at GuocoLand, to discuss the thinking behind Springleaf Residence, where more than 70% of the site is landscaped and set beside the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. They explore buyer behaviour, affordability, and whether green living will remain a premium feature - or become the new norm in Singapore real estate.
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AUG 13, 2025
13/08/25 - Good Tech: From scroll to Snowball - Turning screen time into hobby timeSocial media apps are built to keep you scrolling, and that’s not an easy habit to break.
But what if there’s an app specially designed to help you spend your free time more intentionally and meaningfully?
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Sindhu Mohan and Vishnu Sundaresan, Co-Founders of Snowball to learn more about a very different kind of social media that rewards you for living more offline.
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AUG 13, 2025
13/08/25 - Industry Insight: AI and automation: The skills you’ll need for the future of workAI and automation are transforming how we work, and the skills needed to thrive. On Industry Insight, Jinhee Kuhl, Vice President of Talent at design software giant Autodesk, explains how these technologies are creating new jobs, reshaping roles, and redefining what it means to be “future-ready.”
From AI fluency and systems thinking to adaptability and problem-solving, hear the capabilities employers will prize in the years ahead. Jinhee also shares how Autodesk uses tech in hiring, why sustainability matters in talent strategy, and how professionals in Asia can stand out in a rapidly changing job market.
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