The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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FEB 5, 2026
05/02/26 - Industry Insight: The maintenance bottleneck facing aviation in AsiaAs Asia-Pacific air travel surges, airlines are under mounting pressure to keep fleets operational, compliant, and safe. While industry attention has focused on Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandates and production capacity, a quieter challenge is building behind the scenes: a maintenance and hardware bottleneck.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ian Lam, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Aerospace Group at Eaton to find out why aircraft maintenance readiness is fast becoming the next major constraint on aviation growth in Asia.
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FEB 4, 2026
04/02/26 - Good Tech: Enabling rehabilitation with the help of new mobility techAs populations age, mobility loss is becoming one of healthcare’s biggest hidden challenges. QuantumTX is tackling this with patented muscle-activation technology that helps seniors and patients regain strength and movement.
On Good Tech, Debbie Yong speaks to Ivan Goh, Founder and CEO, Quantum TX to find out how they are redefining mobility care with their tech.
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FEB 4, 2026
04/02/26 - Industry Insight: Why waiting on SAF could cost aviation hubs more laterSingapore has long been one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs — but a new challenge is taking off. Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or SAF, promises to cut the industry’s carbon footprint, but scaling it fast enough is no small feat.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Steven Bartholomeusz, Head of Public & Regulatory Affairs, Asia Pacific, Neste to find out why early action on SAF isn’t just green — it’s smart business.
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FEB 3, 2026
03/02/26 - The Afternoon Update Special: Former Irish PM Leo Varadkar on leadership in an age of uncertaintyIn a world that’s becoming less predictable, leadership judgement matters more than ever — especially for small, open economies like Singapore.
In a special conversation on The Afternoon Update, Lynlee Foo sits down with Leo Varadkar, former Prime Minister of Ireland and now a Global Advisor at Penta Group, to talk about decision-making under pressure, public trust, and what leaders need to get right when stability can no longer be assumed.
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FEB 2, 2026
02/02/26 - Industry Insight: AI Trends shaping modern quant strategiesQuant investing has moved from a niche financial strategy to a powerful force shaping today’s global markets. With artificial intelligence accelerating everything from signal discovery to risk management, investment firms are rethinking how portfolios are built, and how humans and machines work together.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ram Rasaratnam, CIO, AXA IM Equity Quant Investing, BNP Paribas Asset Management to find out how investors should judge modern quant strategies, and what the next generation of systematic investing could look like.
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JAN 30, 2026
30/01/26 - Industry Insight: Why 2026 could be the year ESG stops being optional in Southeast AsiaAs ESG faces pushback globally, Southeast Asia is heading into a defining moment. From boardrooms to suppliers, ESG requirements are cascading through organisations, and stakeholders need to prepare for as scrutiny and standards tighten.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jozsef Acabo, Vice-President at ESGpedia to find out why 2026 is shaping up to be an inflection year for ESG readiness in the region.
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JAN 29, 2026
29/01/26 - Industry Insight: What oil and gold are signalling about the global economy in 2026As global markets send mixed signals, commodities are telling a deeper story about where the world economy is headed. Oil reflects shifting energy demand and geopolitical risk while gold remains a barometer of uncertainty. So what do these signals mean for Singapore as a trading, energy-importing, and investment hub?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Global Strategist, ADM Investor Services International Limited to find out how do these signals serve as early-warnings for supply chain stress, energy transitions, and changing investment flows?
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JAN 28, 2026
28/01/26 - Good Tech: How an AI-scribe tool is giving veterinarians their time backPaperwork is the worst part of any job—but for veterinarians, it can take up to 40 hours a month. But what if there was a way to spend less time on forms and more time with furry patients? That’s where Broby comes in.
Two Singapore Polytechnic students banded together to build an AI-powered medical scribe that listens to a vet’s examination and instantly creates fully formatted consultation notes.
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kuramochi Hyuga & Caleb Yap, Co-Founders of Broby to find out how this tech is changing the way vets work.
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JAN 28, 2026
28/01/26 - Industry Insight: Why Quick Commerce is no longer just about speedQuick commerce isn’t just about speed and convenience anymore. Shoppers are buying bigger baskets, choosing housebrands, and cooking smarter at home, and this signals a shift in how grocery shopping fits into daily life. As shoppers buy more intentionally, changing consumer habits are pushing platforms to rethink what “fast” really means.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Axelle Guibert, Director of Quick-Commerce, foodpanda Singapore to find out more about the next phase of on-demand grocery delivery for shoppers, riders, and the business.
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JAN 27, 2026
27/01/26 - Industry Insight: What 6G readiness really looks like for SingaporeAccording to the Ericsson Mobility Report (Nov 2025), Singapore is seen as a reference market for next-generation connectivity. While the world looks ahead to 6G, Singapore is already testing the future through real-world 5G Standalone deployments.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Daniel Ode, Head of Ericsson Customer Unit Singapore, Philippines & Brunei, and Head of Global Customer Unit Singtel to find out what today’s network investments mean for long-term competitiveness — and for businesses on the ground.
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