The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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JUL 31, 2025
31/07/25 - Industry Insight: Why Japan’s gateway cities are attracting global investorsJapan’s hospitality market is making a strong comeback - but it’s not just about Tokyo anymore.
In Part 1 of an Industry Insight Japan Special,Jason Leong, Executive Director and Head of Investment & Asset Management at Frasers Hospitality, joins Lynlee Foo to unpack why global capital is flowing into long-stay, lifestyle-led hospitality models across Japan. From Tokyo to Osaka and Kyoto, tune in to explore what makes these “gateway cities” attractive to institutional investors, how guest preferences are evolving, and why local insight is key to navigating risk in a competitive, fast-changing market.
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JUL 30, 2025
30/07/25 - Good Tech: How two NUS grads built an AI study tool for struggling studentsCan AI make high-quality academic support more accessible, and empower students to learn better, not just faster? Two graduates from the National University of Singapore saw an opportunity to do that. On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Andre Lim and Jed Ng, co-founders of Check, an AI-powered tool developed to offer hyper-personalised academic support for students from secondary school to junior college.
Designed to complement traditional learning, discover how this edtech innovation is not only transforming how students study, but also tackling deeper issues like unequal access to quality tutoring and over-reliance on generic AI tools.
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JUL 30, 2025
30/07/25 - Industry Insight: Singapore’s developer boom meets agentic AI in secure softwareCan Singapore lead the AI revolution in secure software?
Singapore now ranks among the fastest-growing developer communities in Asia-Pacific — and is among the top 10 global contributors to AI projects on GitHub. On Industry Insight, we speak with Tariq Shaukat, CEO of Sonar, a global leader in code quality and security solutions trusted by millions of developers worldwide. Tariq unpacks why Sonar is investing in Singapore, how agentic AI is transforming software development, and why trust, speed, and scale are becoming the new pillars of secure digital innovation.
Listen to his insights for a front-row view of how developer-first tools and autonomous AI are reshaping the way we build software, and what it means for the future of trust in a fast-moving digital world.
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JUL 29, 2025
29/07/25 - Industry Insight: Green building adoption is slowing - Can retrofitting close the gap?Singapore has set ambitious targets to green 80% of its buildings by 2030 — but progress is slowing, and that’s a challenge for the entire built environment industry.
So how can landlords, developers, and building managers unlock the next phase of growth and meet rising ESG demands? Is retrofitting existing buildings now the biggest opportunity for the industry?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Allen Ang, President of the Singapore Green Building Council to find out more.
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JUL 28, 2025
28/07/25 - Industry Insight: Tariffs are rising - Can Singapore businesses keep up?As global trade tensions rise and Singapore exporters brace for higher tariffs on goods like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, what should businesses here be doing to stay ahead?
On Industry Insight, Chua Soon Ghee, Senior Partner at global consultancy Kearney, breaks down how companies in Singapore and the region can respond — from rethinking procurement and diversifying supply chains, to building strategic agility and unlocking new growth opportunities in ASEAN and beyond.
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JUL 24, 2025
24/07/25 - Industry Insight: How SAP sees AI reinventing business in Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia’s businesses are under pressure to scale, stay competitive, and meet rising expectations — all while managing risks in an unpredictable market. So, how can companies here build smarter, stronger businesses for the long haul?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Liher Urbizu, SAP’s President and Managing Director for Southeast Asia to take a look at how businesses can rewire their core to future-proof themselves.
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JUL 23, 2025
23/07/25 - Industry Insight: The future of snacking in Southeast Asia: Healthier, bolder, mindfulSingaporeans love to snack — but today’s consumers expect more from their treats. They’re looking for healthier options, adventurous global flavours, and brands that align with their values. So how can snack makers keep up with evolving habits while staying profitable and relevant?
On Industry Insight, Maureen Tayengco, Head of Consumer Insights and Analytics, SEA and AMEA, Mondelez International, joins Lynlee Foo to unpack the big trends shaping the future of snacking in the region. From health and sustainability to nostalgia and hyper‑personalisation, she shares what businesses need to know to win over savvy snackers.
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JUL 22, 2025
22/07/25 - Industry Insight: Singapore pioneers hybrid quantum AI for data centresBDx Data Centers recently launched an initiative in collaboration with a Singapore quantum computing company to deploy Southeast Asia’s first hybrid quantum computer at its flagship SIN1 facility in Paya Lebar.
How will this change the game for AI, enterprise innovation, and the future of data centres?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Mayank Srivastava, Chief Executive Officer of BDx Data Centers to find out more.
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JUL 21, 2025
21/07/25 - Industry Insight: How liquid cooling is changing Southeast Asia’s data centresWith Southeast Asia’s data centres heating up under the strain of AI workloads and sustainability targets, the industry is turning to liquid cooling as a smarter, greener solution. Bahador (Bernardo) Jebelli, Director for Thermal Solutions at digital infrastructure solutions provider, Vertiv Asia, joins Lynlee Foo on Industry Insight to explain how this technology works, what’s driving its adoption, and why it could reshape the region’s digital infrastructure in the years ahead.
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JUL 18, 2025
18/07/25 - Industry Insight: Plug. Charge. Go — Seamless, app-free EV charging to MalaysiaCharging an EV shouldn’t feel harder than filling a tank — especially when crossing borders. Yet fragmented networks and clunky apps still frustrate drivers. The Afternoon Update's Lynlee Foo speaks with Heng Jung Seong, Head of EV Charging at City Energy, about Singapore’s move to app‑free, plug‑and‑go charging, what it took to make it work in Malaysia too, and why seamless infrastructure is key to driving EV adoption across the region.
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