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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.
MAR 28, 2025
28/03/25 - Industry Insight: Trends in the booming headphones market in Southeast AsiaIn Southeast Asia, market intelligence projects the revenue in the headphones industry to reach US$953.5m by 2025. With rising consumer demand for high-quality audio experiences, driven by gaming, remote work, and music streaming trends, Southeast Asia presents significant opportunities and challenges for audio brands. How are industry players stepping up their game to maintain a competitive edge? Ahead of CanJam Singapore 2025, the biggest headphone audio show in Southeast Asia, Teng Shaokai, Managing Director of Audio-Technica, Southeast Asia shares his insights into the booming world of headphones.
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MAR 27, 2025
27/03/25 - Industry Insight: Best practices for a robust data resilience strategyData has become the lifeblood of businesses and individuals alike, and the importance of backup and data protection cannot be overstated. This World Backup Day, (31 Mar), we take a look at backup strategies in the safeguarding of enterprise data. What are the current trends for enterprise data security? How can organisations build a robust resilience strategy? Arun Kumar, Regional Director at ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of global technology company Zoho Corp, shares his expertise on Industry Insight.
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MAR 26, 2025
26/03/25 - Industry Insight: The evolving mobile threat landscapeAccording to the Singapore Police Force in its latest Scams and Cybercrime report, malware-enabled scams amounted to $129.1M, which accounted for 11.6% of $1.1B lost last year.
In the evolving field of mobile security, artificial intelligence is both the most powerful defence and the biggest threat. AI is revolutionising malware design, evading traditional security measures, mimicking legitimate apps and using SMS phishing to infect devices. Even as solutions are being developed, mobile defence is moving too slowly while attackers are innovating rapidly. How are AI-driven malware attacks evolving in Singapore? What must companies do to stay ahead?
Jan Sysmans, Mobile App Security Evangelist, at Appdome, a leading mobile app security firm shares his perspectives.
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MAR 26, 2025
26/03/25 - Good Tech: Hunting down social media scams with AI-driven technologySocial media scams are a growing concern in Singapore, with identity theft, investment scams, and shopping scams being common threats, often targeting individuals through various channels including social media. On Good Tech, we explore innovative technology that helps to keep our community safe in an increasingly digital world. Kazymir Rabier, Ibrahim Elouard, and Ramesh Gopalkrishnan, are the co-foundersof Scamhunt, a platform with a focus on AI-powered technology that is designed to empower citizens in the fight against online fraud. Find out how their platform, a gamified Telegram bot allows individuals to report scams, particularly those targeting social media users, and provides Singapore authorities with actionable data.
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MAR 25, 2025
25/03/25 - Market View: Asian FX and Trump's tariff volatilityThe US dollar is strengthening with investors seeking safe-haven assets. Conversely, Asian currencies are under pressure ahead of US President Donald Trump's April 2 tariffs. How will the US tariffs and developments impact Asian currency markets including the Singapore dollar and emerging currencies such as the Chinese yuan and Indian rupee? Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at forex provider IG shares his views.
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MAR 24, 2025
24/03/25 - Industry Insight: Navigating the maritime future: Digitalisation and securitySingapore Maritime Week 2025 kicked off this week (24 - 28 March). With maritime security and digitalisation being critical priorities in Southeast Asia, what are the cutting-edge innovations in the shipping and logistics sectors that are making waves?
Estonia is known for its well-developed maritime industry, strategic location on the Baltic Sea. What lessons can Singapore and Southeast Asia learn from Estonia following the recent disruptions to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea that have highlighted vulnerabilities in critical maritime infrastructure? Kaupo Läänerand, Deputy Secretary General for Maritime and Water Affairs at the Estonian Ministry of Climate shares the country's expertise in AI-driven maritime surveillance, port digitalisation, and cybersecurity.
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MAR 21, 2025
21/03/25 - Industry Insight: Why Singapore travellers are flocking to Western AustraliaWestern Australia ranked #1 for Singaporean visitors in APAC and #2 globally in 2024, with a 19% surge in travellers. What’s fuelling this growing love for WA, and what’s next for 2025? Ava Ang, Country Head for Singapore & Malaysia at Tourism Western Australia, joins us to explore travel trends, new experiences, and what makes WA a must-visit destination.
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MAR 20, 2025
20/03/25 - Industry Insight: The future of aviation services in Southeast AsiaWith passenger numbers in Southeast Asia set to hit 564 million by 2025, what trends and innovations are shaping the region’s airports? From digitalisation to sustainability, James Wong, Senior Vice President for Southeast Asia & China atglobal leader in aviation services Menzies Aviation, provides insights into the rapid growth of the industry in Southeast Asia, the future of airport operations and the surging air cargo demand. James also shares his views on why, beyond carbon reduction and efficiency, it is important for the industry to contribute in a meaningful way back to society while providing a high level of service and efficiency to meet the needs of not just its stakeholders but also the communities that it serves.
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MAR 19, 2025
19/03/25 - Good Tech: Encouraging seniors to stay active at gyms through technologySingapore is rapidly ageing and by 2030, one in four citizens will be aged 65 or above. Technology can play a part in addressing the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population. While there has been an increased number of gyms specially designed for seniors located across the country, more can be done to encourage the elderly to stay active and fit.
GymLah, a senior-focused gym booking app aims to simplify class scheduling and progress tracking for both instructors and seniors. Co-founders Enelton Satria and Clevon Wong share their innovation story and how GymLah can empower seniors to stay fit with the app as well as their vision for the future of digital solutions in healthy ageing.
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MAR 19, 2025
19/03/25 - Industry Insight: How neuroscience and AI are redefining HR practicesWhat if you could predict who will thrive in your organisation — not based on resumes, but by understanding how their brain works? In human resource management, neuroscience and AI are increasingly being used to gain deeper insights into employee behaviour, decision-making, and performance. Parul Sharma, Global Head of HR Business Partnering for Group Functions, The Economist Group shares more about the potential of neuroscience and AI in redefining HR practices.
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