The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

Ride-hailing was once seen as the convenient — and sometimes cheaper — alternative to taxis. But many commuters in Singapore start to feel that a private-hire ride is more expensive lately.  Several ride-hailing platforms have raised their platform fees, and depending on the time of day, the difference between apps can be quite significant.  On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Aqil Hamzah, Journalist from The Straits Times to find out what is driving these rising costs — and are commuters really getting the best value anymore?

Artificial intelligence is starting to reshape the built environment — from how buildings are designed to how they are operated and maintained. With Singapore pushing for greater use of AI, robotics and digital tools in the sector, what does this transformation actually look like in practice? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Alfred Fox, Chief Executive, Integrated Solutions, SJ Group about where AI is already delivering results across infrastructure and building operations. Learn how technologies such as digital twins, predictive maintenance and AI-optimised energy systems are helping buildings run more efficiently, why data and digital infrastructure are becoming critical foundations for smarter cities, and how AI could change the way urban infrastructure is managed in the years ahead.

Across industries today, companies are increasingly testing ideas in digital environments before anything is physically built. Often called virtual twins, these digital models allow organisations to simulate products, factories and infrastructure systems, helping them identify potential issues earlier in the design process. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Sharon Toh, Vice President for Asia Pacific South at Dassault Systèmes, about why virtual twins are gaining momentum, how industries across Asia are adopting them, and what this shift could mean for the future of innovation.  

Singapore’s industrial landscape is changing as developers rethink how space can support evolving industries in a land-scarce city. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Ronald Tay, CEO of CapitaLand Development (Singapore) about the broader strategy behind next-generation industrial developments. Using the newly unveiled Gourmet Xchange in Kallang as a case study, they discuss how integrated industrial hubs are reshaping the food ecosystem, from production and logistics to consumer engagement, and why ownership models like strata-titled facilities, sustainability standards and mixed-use concepts may play a growing role in the future of industrial real estate in Singapore.  

Cyber intrusions today are faster, more sophisticated, and often designed to stay hidden for months. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Fabio Fratucello, Field Chief Technology Officer World Wide of CrowdStrike about how modern cyber espionage campaigns operate, why telecommunications infrastructure has become a strategic target, and how artificial intelligence is accelerating cyber operations around the world.

Imagine waiting at a bus stop without being able to see which bus is coming. That’s where Oculis comes in. This Singapore‑made app uses AI and your phone camera to “read” approaching buses out loud, helping visually impaired commuters travel independently and safely.  On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lee Kiah Hong and Ryan Yeo, Co-founders of Oculis to find out how their tech is turning our phone cameras into trusty companions and changing the way it functions for the visually-impaired community.

Leadership in traditionally male-dominated industries is evolving — and it’s reshaping how companies think about talent, skills, and long-term competitiveness. On this International Women's Day special of Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Miranda Lee, Chief Workforce Officer at Motul Asia Pacific to dive into how women are going above and beyond in these industries with Motul as a case study, offering a lens into the trends shaping the future of traditionally male-dominated industries.

AI is starting to make decisions inside organisations. The bigger question is: who’s in control? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Stephen McNulty, Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific at OpenText, a global enterprise software company specialising in information management and governance. As enterprises move from AI pilots to operational and increasingly autonomous systems, the conversation shifts from capability to accountability. How do organisations retain oversight? What role does information visibility play? And how can leaders balance innovation with governance and data sovereignty across Asia Pacific?  

As artificial intelligence deployment accelerates, the focus is shifting from operational efficiency to infrastructure capacity, raising questions about whether sufficient data-centre supply and investment exist to support sustained growth.  On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Govind Choudhary , General Manager, Southeast Asia & India, Digital Realty to find out how digital infrastructure is evolving across Asia Pacific, what enterprises now require when deploying AI workloads, and whether Singapore can maintain its competitiveness in a rapidly expanding regional landscape.

Travel is changing — and it’s no longer just about ticking off destinations from a map. A new report from Priority Pass shows that travellers increasingly seek to recharge, disconnect, or even go on digital detoxes.  On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Rohan Bhalla, VP of Business Solutions, APAC, Collinson International to find out why younger travellers are building trips around wellness experiences.