The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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JAN 26, 2026
26/01/26 - Industry Insight: Why launching a new EV brand in Singapore is harder than everSingapore’s electric vehicle market is starting to mature — and that's raising the bar for new brands entering the space. Beyond importing cars and opening a showroom, what does it really take to launch a new EV brand today?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Soh Ming, Founder and Managing Director of Volt Auto, and the exclusive distributor for Dongfeng Singapore to find out how has the distributor’s role fundamentally transformed in the EV era.
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JAN 23, 2026
23/01/26 - Industry Insight: The rise of regenerative tourism in Southeast AsiaRegenerative tourism is changing the way we travel in Southeast Asia. It is a movement where tourism doesn’t just sustain local communities and ecosystems but actively restores them. More than just visiting, travelers are now contributing directly to environmental restoration, community development, and cultural preservation.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jef Moons, Founder of Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West to find out how businesses are shaping experiences that benefit both visitors and the places they visit.
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JAN 22, 2026
22/01/26 - Industry Insight: The C-suite playbook for business success in 2026In 2026, the workplace is transforming faster than ever. From AI-driven productivity to hybrid and flexible work models, Asia Pacific’s top executives are rethinking how work gets done, how talent is retained, and how costs are managed. So what strategies are driving growth in the new year?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lars Wittig, Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, International Workplace Group to find out how C-Suites can future-proof their businesses in an uncertain economic landscape.
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JAN 21, 2026
21/01/26 - Good Tech: Gamifying physiotherapy for healthy ageingRehabify is reimagining physiotherapy for an ageing society. Using computer vision and AI, the Singapore-based startup turns rehabilitation and senior fitness into interactive, game-like experiences that track movement with just a camera — no wearables required.
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lim Jian Ping & Reyes Ng, Co-Founders of Rehabify to find out how they are making healthcare more engaging, scalable, and accessible.
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JAN 21, 2026
21/01/26 - Industry Insight: How storage is unlocking real-time AI decision-makingAI video analytics is rapidly moving from experimental technology to everyday business tool — powering smarter cities, safer workplaces, more efficient retail, and real-time operational decision-making. But behind every intelligent video system lies a less visible — yet increasingly critical — foundation: data storage.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Melyssa Banda, Senior Vice President, Edge Storage and Services, Seagate to find out why storage is no longer just an IT backend concern but as a strategic enabler of real-time insights, business resilience, and competitive advantage.
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JAN 20, 2026
20/01/26 - Industry Insight: What "matcha" tells us about the world’s leading tech citiesSingapore has been ranked among the world’s most liveable cities for tech workers — and surprisingly, the clue lies in a cup of matcha. Savills’ inaugural Matcha Index assesses urban liveability through café culture, matcha affordability and quality, revealing how lifestyle amenities signal a city’s ability to attract talent and sustain long-term competitiveness.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Charlotte Rushton, Associate from Savills World Research to find out how these lifestyle indicators influence office and mixed-use development strategies and what differentiates successful tech cities going forward.
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JAN 19, 2026
19/01/26 - Viewpoint: Does your diploma choice still shape your career 10 years on?With the Joint Admissions Exercise now closed and posting results due out in early February, many families — and working adults — are reflecting on a bigger question: how much does a diploma choice really shape a career over time?
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with The Straits Times reporter Teo Kai Xiang, whose analysis shows that most polytechnic diploma programmes in Singapore last less than a decade before being renamed, merged, or phased out.
The conversation explores why courses evolve so quickly, the shift from specialised to broader programmes, and what actually endures — from transferable skills and adaptability to career flexibility in a fast-changing economy.
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JAN 16, 2026
16/01/26 - Viewpoint: Do Singapore buyers choose cause or cost?Singapore consumers say they want brands that stand for meaningful local issues, yet buying decisions here still pivot quickly to promotions and price. Most SMEs are investing in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), but market almost none of that intent, leaving purpose invisible at the point of sale.
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jaslyin Qiyu, Founder of Mad About Marketing Consulting
to find out the answer to a hard question: When prices rise, is purpose the first thing to go?
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JAN 15, 2026
15/01/26 - Industry Insight: When AI becomes business-critical - What will change in 2026AI dominated headlines in 2025 but for many organisations, it stayed stuck in pilots.
In 2026, AI becomes operational.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Nick Eayrs, APJ Vice President of Field Engineering, Databricks about why AI is moving into core business systems — driving decisions, performance, and accountability. From agent-driven workflows to invisible AI embedded into everyday operations, this conversation explores what leaders must get right as AI becomes business-critical.
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JAN 14, 2026
14/01/26 - Industry Insight: Singapore’s landed homes - What long-term buyers get rightLanded homes are often seen as the final upgrade in Singapore’s property journey — but they are also among the most complex decisions buyers make. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks withJulian Yip, Managing Director of Realstar Premier Group, to examine how landed home decisions unfold over time — from buyer psychology and life-stage planning to maintenance realities and limited supply. Drawing on more than 25 years across multiple market cycles, Julian explains why fundamentals like layout, orientation, adaptability, and long-term livability matter more than design trends or timing — and why many buyers only realise this after moving in.
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