The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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APR 7, 2026
07/04/26 - Industry Insight: The new key to understanding complex IT systemsCompanies are pouring money into AI, cloud and cybersecurity tools.
Here's the question: Do they actually understand what’s happening inside their own systems anymore? There’s now a term for solving this - “deep observability”, which promises to give organisations a clearer view of what’s happening inside their systems.
Lynlee Foo speaks with Ian Farquhar, Security Chief Technology Officer, Gigamon to find out if this is a real shift in how companies manage their technology or just another layer adding to the complexity.
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APR 6, 2026
06/04/26 - Industry Insight: Implications for Singapore's competitive standing amid global shiftsSingapore remains one of the world’s most resilient cities but a slight dip in the latest global rankings points to a bigger shift underway. Across the world, mid-sized and fast-moving cities are climbing fast, as investors rethink what makes a city truly “resilient”, and investable. Is it still about stability? Or is adaptability, talent, and infrastructure now driving the next wave of growth?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Paul Tostevin, Head of Savills World Research, Savills
to unpack how global capital is being reallocated and what it means for Singapore’s position in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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APR 2, 2026
02/04/26 - Industry Insight: Are companies growing but hiring less?Even when businesses are growing, hiring isn’t always keeping up.
In today’s uncertain global environment, shaped by geopolitical tensions, cost pressures and rapid advances in AI, companies are becoming more cautious about how they expand. Hiring is more targeted, investment is more disciplined, and productivity is taking priority over headcount.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Vincent Chin, Global Vice Chair, Public Sector Practice, at Boston Consulting Group, on what he’s seeing across industries in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Vincent shares how companies are navigating uncertainty, why hiring is becoming more selective, where demand for jobs still exists, and how AI and automation are reshaping the way businesses grow.
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APR 1, 2026
01/04/26 - Viewpoint: Are the new digital safeguards for Singapore teens going too far?From 1 April 2026, app stores in Singapore will start verifying the age of users under 18 — using tools like facial scans, government IDs, and even online behaviour. The goal is to prevent minors from accessing apps with inappropriate content.
But it also raises a bigger question: Are we moving toward a safer internet or a more controlled one?
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Sarah Koh, Journalist from The Straits Times to find out where do we draw the line between protection and privacy as these safeguards roll out.
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APR 1, 2026
01/04/26 - Good Tech: Turning NS struggles into a smart, all-in-one go-to ORD+ appIn Singapore, National Service is often seen as a rite of passage — but for two NSFs, it also became a launchpad for innovation. Lived experiences in NS inspired the creation of ORD+, a homegrown app designed to help servicemen manage fitness, finances and personal growth.
On Good Tech, Nazirul Asrar speaks to Ryan Jee and Jonas Wu, Co-Founders of ORD+ App to find out how technology is transforming everyday challenges in NS, and what does this say about a new generation turning constraints into opportunities.
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MAR 27, 2026
27/03/26 - Industry Insight: Why HYROX has become a staple in AsiaAs mass participation fitness events gain momentum across Asia, a new wave of competition is reshaping how people engage with exercise. Once confined to gyms or casual workouts, fitness is increasingly becoming experiential, social, and performance-driven.
Events like HYROX are leading this shift—blending endurance racing with functional workouts to create a format that is accessible yet competitive for everyday athletes.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to William Petty, Regional Events Manager (Southeast Asia), HYROX to find out what is powering the rise of competitive fitness events across the region, and why cities like Singapore are emerging as key hubs for these mass participation formats.
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MAR 26, 2026
26/03/26 - Viewpoint: Are Singaporeans over-reliant on digital technology?We don’t think about connectivity… until it stops working. And when it does, even briefly, everything else starts to unravel. In the wake of the recent Singtel outages, a big question comes to mind: just how dependent have we become on being always connected?
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Irene Tham, Technology Editor, The Straits Times to find out what happens when our society goes full digital without alternative options.
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MAR 25, 2026
25/03/26 - Industry Insight: Why customer experience still falls short even with AICustomer experience is becoming a critical battleground for businesses but despite heavy investment in AI, results have been uneven. Still, AI is reshaping customer experience operations, and this breeds a new issue in which ising scam risks are adding new layers of complexity to customer interactions.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to CK Tan, APJ Innovation Officer, Singapore, ServiceNow to find out why many organisations are struggling to translate technology into better service outcomes.
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MAR 25, 2026
25/03/26 - Good Tech: Young innovators tackling maritime port congestion with AIIn a sector as complex and critical as maritime logistics, innovation often comes from deep industry expertise—but what happens when fresh eyes step in?
Docky.AI is a live, AI-driven prototype built using Singapore’s Maritime Digital Twin, designed to visualise and monitor ship movements and anchorage flow in real time. Their solution aims to improve efficiency across one of Singapore’s busiest and most vital ecosystems—its ports.
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Zhou Chenyu, Co-Creator of Docky.AI to find out how this tech improves the workflows of the maritime industry.
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MAR 24, 2026
24/03/26 - Industry Insight: When geopolitics hits markets — What ETFs are signalling in AsiaRecent market moves have shown just how quickly sentiment can shift when uncertainty rises. And increasingly, one place where those shifts are reflected in real-time is in ETF flows. Across Singapore and Asia, investors are using ETFs more actively not just by retail investors, but by institutions adjusting exposures, managing risk and navigating volatility.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kunhee Park, ETF Equities Investment Strategist, State Street Investment Management to find out what these flows are signalling about how markets are reacting right now.
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