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.
JUL 17, 2025
17/07/25 - Industry Insight: Singapore ranks #1 in AI skills worldwide, Coursera report showsAs AI and talent shortages reshape the job market, more companies in Asia Pacific are prioritising skills over degrees — and embedding learning into their business strategies. Coursera’s Global Skills Report 2025 shows Singapore leading globally in AI readiness, but still facing skills gaps.
On Industry Insight, Eklavya Bhave, Head of Asia at Coursera, explains how skills-first strategies are helping businesses see real results — and what lessons employers and professionals can take to stay competitive.
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JUL 16, 2025
16/07/25 - Industry Insight: Synthetic identities: The new face of fraud in bankingSynthetic identities — part real, part fake — are enabling fraudsters to slip past outdated checks and exploit banks at scale. With synthetic identity fraud in Asia Pacific surging by over 180% in the past year, Singapore’s fast‑growing digital banking sector faces a pressing question: how can institutions build trust and defend against these increasingly sophisticated threats? Reinhard Hochrieser, SVP of Product & Technology at Jumio, shares insights into the rise of synthetic identity fraud in Asia, how groups like Grey Nickel operate, and what banks can do to strengthen trust in a digital-first world.
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JUL 15, 2025
15/07/25 - Industry Insight: Can Southeast Asia meet data centre, green building demand?Southeast Asia’s construction sector is booming — with soaring demand for data centres, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable buildings. But rising costs, labour shortages, and tougher sustainability rules are testing developers like never before.
Turner & Townsend Singapore's Managing Director Khoo Sze Boon, joins Lynlee Foo on Industry Insight to explain how smarter procurement, collaborative contracting, and workforce upskilling can help the region keep up. Plus: why trust and long‑term partnerships matter more than ever.
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JUL 14, 2025
14/07/25 - Industry Insight: Boards and business owners - Fixing the ESG data gapBoards are under pressure to prove their climate numbers but can they really trust the data? A look at the emerging crisis of ESG data integrity, and how boards can strengthen oversight, improve trust in disclosures, and use technology to make better-informed climate decisions.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Benjamin Soh, Founder of ESGpedia to find out more.
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JUL 11, 2025
11/07/25 - Industry Insight: How Chinese firms are winning the AI raceFrom DeepSeek to the open source Ernie and MiniMax, China’s tech giants are racing ahead in AI — but it’s not just about innovation. It’s about execution at scale. How are Chinese companies embedding AI into their business models — and what can Singapore firms learn from their playbook?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Guoli Chen, Professor of Strategy, INSEAD to find out more.
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JUL 10, 2025
10/07/25 - Viewpoint: Mahathir at 100 — Regrets, reflections and resolveOn July 10, 2025, Malaysia’s longest-serving prime minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, turns 100 — yet he remains preoccupied with the same mission he outlined more than 50 years ago: addressing the “Malay Dilemma.” Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief at The Straits Times, joins Lynlee Foo to reflect on his centenary interview with Dr Mahathir, sharing what the statesman is really like at 100, his regrets about leaving office too soon, and why he still believes uniting and uplifting the Malay community is Malaysia’s unfinished business.
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JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - Viewpoint: Is Singapore ready for driverless public transport?Ride-hailing platform Grab has begun piloting a driverless shuttle service for its employees, running a short route between Media Circle and One‑North MRT station — but how close are we, really, to seeing autonomous vehicles as part of daily public transport in Singapore?
On Viewpoint, The Straits Times' senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe joins Lynlee Foo to unpack how this trial differs from earlier experiments, the role of regulators, public readiness, and why small‑scale, real‑world tests like these are crucial to building trust in the technology.
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JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - Good Tech: Birdhouse — The tiny sensor helping Singapore’s elderly live safelyNew data show that more than 87,000 elderly Singaporeans now live alone — double the number a decade ago. How can technology help keep them safe without intruding on their privacy?
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo chats with Carlos Chacon, one of the creators of Birdhouse — a discreet, award-winning motion sensor designed to watch over seniors living alone. Carlos shares the human story behind the innovation, what his team has learned from real-world trials, and how Birdhouse is shaping the future of ageing in place.
Listen to discover how a small device is making a big social impact — and why good technology always puts people first.
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - Viewpoint: Why many Singapore fathers don’t take paternity leaveThe Ministry of Social and Family Development’s Family Trends Report 2025 shows that just 56% of eligible fathers in Singapore took paternity leave last year. Despite expanded policies, nearly half still forgo their full entitlement. Why? Dr Kalpana Vignehsa of the Institute of Policy Studies at the National University of Singapore joins Lynlee Foo to explore workplace culture, hidden penalties, and how to truly normalise fathers’ caregiving roles — beyond policy.
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JUL 7, 2025
07/07/25 - Industry Insight: BNY on AI, data, and treasury innovation in AsiaAs businesses expand across borders and customer expectations for real-time payments grow, treasury functions are no longer just about keeping cash safe — they’ve become a key driver of business strategy. On Industry Insight, Fabian Khoshbakht, Managing Director and Head of Treasury Services, Asia Pacific at BNY, shares how technology, data, and fintech partnerships are reshaping the way companies manage liquidity, risk, and cross-border payments. He explains why Asia is leading the way, how corporate treasurers are embracing AI and analytics, and what the future holds for automation and digital currencies. Want to understand how treasury is evolving from a backroom function to a strategic enabler of growth? Don't miss this conversation!
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