The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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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.
AUG 7, 2024
07/08/24 - Industry Insight: Game on: Singapore-based studio makes a play for global marketSingapore is a hotspot for some of the world's top video game makers. Homegrown TrueWorld Studios, an independent video game developer recently clinched a deal to partner with Japan's Shueisha Games, the game division arm of Japan's largest manga publisher, famed for publishing iconic manga like Naruto, One Piece, SPY X FAMILY, and Dragonball Z. The collaboration is a big win for TrueWorld Studios. It is the first Singapore firm to work with the Tokyo-headquartered Shueisha Games which will be the global publisher for the Singapore-made first-person shooter action game, UNYIELDER, set to launch in 2025. One of the founders of TrueWorld Studios, Don Baey who is also Chief Business Development Officer, shares more.
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AUG 6, 2024
06/08/24 - Industry Insight: Is it time to invest in Asia Pacific Real estate?Global real estate services providerSavills recently released its Asia Pacific Investment Quarterly report. In the second of a two-part conversation with Simon Smith, Head of Research for the Asia Pacific region at Savills, we zoom in on Southeast Asia and the preferred asset classes for investors, as well as emerging markets that Savills is watching.
Most importantly, Simon shares his view on why this is an ideal time for investors to position their portfolios in the Asia Pacific real estate market.
Take a listen.
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AUG 5, 2024
05/08/24 - Johor-Singapore SEZ: What you should know to leverage business opportunitiesThere has been a significant buzz among investors and businesses since Singapore and Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in January. While details of the SEZ in the southern Malaysian state are still being finalised, what should businesses consider to tap into growth opportunities in the upcoming SEZ which is touted as a potential “Shenzhen of Southeast Asia”?
President of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, Lennon Tan, who is also part of the Singapore Business Fedaration’s Johor Singapore-SEZ Singapore Business Working Group (SBWG) shares more insights.
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AUG 5, 2024
05/08/24 - Dickson Nasi Lemak founder sells business to focus on three local fast food conceptsYou probably know of the well-loved Dickson Nasi Lemak in Singapore's charming Joo Chiat neighbourhood. Its founder has recently sold the business to focus her efforts on several traditional fast food concepts including Champion Bolo Bun, the world's first bolo bun concept store in Tanjong Pagar. Hoh Loyi, founder of F&B multi-concept business, The Platform Collective, shares about reinventing local food in the Quick Service Restaurant industry and her dream of setting up an enduring homegrown fast-food brand.
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AUG 2, 2024
02/08/24 - Weekly Wrap: Is food poisoning becoming increasingly common?Authorities are investigating a mass food poisoning incident that has affected more than 100 people at the Chinese tech giant Bytedance’s Singapore office. This is the second major food poisoning incident within a fortnight in Singapore, and elsewhere, news out of Japan and Malaysia too have reported mass food poisoning cases.
Is food poisoning increasingly becoming more prevalent? What are the common culprits that are likely to cause such incidents? Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious diseases specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospitaloffers his insights and helpful tips to prevent getting sick with food poisoning especially when you are travelling.
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AUG 2, 2024
02/08/24 - The Sound Zone: OnTrac, on trend? Dyson's debut hi-fi headphones out to impressIf you haven’t heard, technology company Dyson, renowned for its vacuum cleaners and hairdryers recently unveiled its first-ever audio-only headphones. It has entered one of the most crowded and competitive sectors with its engineering know-how and the kind of eye-turning design that Dyson is known for. What are the headphones' key features? How do they match up to other headphones in the market? Priced at S$699, are they worth the premium? Lynlee Foo chats with Nirmal Gokani, Graduate Design Engineer at Dyson about the new Dyson OnTrac.
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AUG 1, 2024
01/08/24 - Viewpoint: Dos and don’ts when renting out your HDB flatRecently, 800 flat owners got into trouble when the Housing Development Board (HDB) took action against them for flouting regulations like not fulfilling the minimum occupation period and unauthorised rentals. On Viewpoint, Debra Teng, Group Associate Director from real estate firm, Orangetee, gives her take on this and shares more about what you can and cannot do with your HDB flat.
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AUG 1, 2024
01/08/24 - Industry Insight: Where are the real estate opportunities in Asia Pacific?Despite sluggish real-estate investment volumes, the Asia Pacific region is showing signs of stronger growth amid sentiments that interest rate cuts are within sight, even if the US elections and ongoing geopolitical tensions could slow recovery. That’s according to real estate firm Savills’s latest Asia Pacific Investment quarterly report.
In the first of a 2-part conversation, we take a look at some of the bright spots in the region and which asset classes investors should be looking into with Simon Smith, Head of APAC Research, Savills.
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JUL 31, 2024
31/07/24 - ECO MONEY: Unlocking new products key for energy providersAs a consumer, do you think you are doing as much as you can to be sustainable?
According to the EY Energy Transition Consumer Insights Report 2024, 77% of energy consumers in Singapore believe that they are doing as much as they can to be sustainable.
That said, more than 50% of consumers are not willing to pay more for more sustainable products.
So what does this all mean for the energy transition and sustainable power story?
Rachel Kelly speaks to Mark Bennett, EY Asia-Pacific Energy & Resources Customer Experience Transformation Leader, to find out more.
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14:52
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JUL 30, 2024
30/07/24 - Industry Insight: Personalised audio at ‘live’ events is now possibleThere are so many types of headphones and earbuds in the market which you can just put on and immediately lets you enjoy immersive HD audio. Imagine if you could do the same at a ‘live’ event through an app.
Audio solution firm Cinewav has developed a world-first technology that puts ‘live’ event audio in your pocket. It is changing the way audio is delivered to 'live' audiences, ensuring synchronised visuals in perfect harmony while you are outdoors.
Co-founders of Cinewav, Christian Lee and Jason Chan share their story from actor to techpreneurs, and how Cinewav came to fruition.
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