The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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SEP 1, 2025
01/09/25 - Industry Insight: Singapore’s role in leading specialty chemicals growth with EvonikFrom cooking oil to jet fuel, Singapore is leading Asia’s green shift.
With Southeast Asia’s first large-scale alkoxides facility now open at Jurong Island, what does this milestone mean for the future of clean fuels, better nutrition, and sustainable manufacturing in the region?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lauren Kjeldsen, COO and a Member of the Executive Board, Evonik Industries to find out more.
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AUG 29, 2025
29/08/25 - Industry Insight: How AI and data are reshaping Singapore’s next-gen estatesAs Singapore continues to evolve its urban landscape, AI and data are becoming central to how new estates are designed and developed.
From predicting traffic flows and optimising transport networks to reducing environmental impact and enhancing liveability, technology is reshaping the way cities grow. So how are smart planning tools are helping Singapore build more sustainable, efficient, and people-centric estates for the future?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Maurizio Garavello, Senior Vice President for Asia-Pacific and Japan, Qlik to find out more.
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AUG 28, 2025
28/08/25 - Industry Insight: Building smarter - Obayashi on Singapore's construction futureWhat will Singapore’s construction sites look like after 2030? From remote-controlled excavators and drones to carbon-capturing concrete and digital twins, construction is being reshaped by technology, sustainability, and collaboration.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Lee Aik Seng, Managing Director of Obayashi Singapore, about how digital innovation is changing site operations, why the Singapore Green Plan 2030 is accelerating material breakthroughs, and the role of partnerships in shaping the next decade of the built environment.
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AUG 27, 2025
27/08/25 - Good Tech: Less typing, more caring - How Hesyra's AI scribe frees doctors' timeDoctors in Singapore spend nearly half their working hours on paperwork instead of patients. Can AI help give that time back?
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks with Xie Qihuang and Alexander Shao-Rong Pang, co-founders of Hesyra, a homegrown healthtech startup building an AI medical scribe. Born out of an NUS project, Hesyra listens to consultations and automatically generates clinical notes, referrals, and more - helping doctors spend less time typing and more time connecting with patients. One specialist even told the team it gave him back “the gift of eye contact” - the chance to look patients in the eye instead of at a keyboard.
Listen and discover how startup Hesyra is bridging care and technology with an AI scribe built for clinicians.
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AUG 27, 2025
27/08/25 - Industry Insight: Why AI-Powered Search Is Redefining Digital StrategiesDoing a search on Google is no longer just about finding answers — it’s about discovery, prediction, and personalisation.
From consumer behaviour shifts to marketing in an AI-first era, artificial intelligence is reshaping the way people search, discover, and engage online.
But how is Search evolving into an AI-powered discovery engine? And what does this mean for businesses rethinking their digital strategies?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ben King, Managing Director of Google Singapore to find out more.
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AUG 26, 2025
26/08/25 - Industry Insight: Why only one in three Singaporeans feel career-readyJobs and reskilling were front and centre at this year’s National Day Rally. But ADP’s latest People at Work 2025 report shows a striking confidence gap: only one in three Singapore workers feel they have the skills to progress in their careers. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Yvonne Teo, Vice President of HR APAC at global HR and payroll solutions provider ADP, to unpack what this means for employers and employees - from supporting early-career talent and easing AI anxiety to addressing financial stress and building a culture of trust.
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AUG 25, 2025
25/08/25 - Industry Insight: How AI and automation are reshaping manufacturing in AsiaFactories across Asia are turning to AI and automation to stay resilient amid rising costs, supply chain shocks, and talent shortages. On Industry Insight, Rockwell Automation’s Scott Wooldridge, Regional President, Asia Pacific explains to Lynlee Foo how smart factories are reshaping manufacturing, and why the future depends on people and technology working together.
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AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - Industry Insight: How smart networks are transforming Asia’s factories and portsAsia’s factories, ports, and supply chains are entering a new era that is powered not just by AI, but by the networks that connect everything together.
Now with private 5G and edge computing, it processes data right where it is needed, are helping industries move faster, work smarter, and stay ahead.
So how are these fast, secure networks shaping Asia’s industrial and enterprise landscape?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Robert Le Busque, Regional VP, Verizon Business to find out more.
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AUG 21, 2025
21/08/25 - Industry Insight: Pawnshop evolution - From gold to car and property loansPawnshops have always held a unique place in society. They’re one of the oldest financial services — places people turn to in moments of need, but also places where family heirlooms, gold bars, and luxury treasures change hands.
Today, that traditional image is being redefined. With gold prices soaring and younger consumers embracing pre-owned luxury, pawnbroking is transforming into a modern retail and financial ecosystem.
On Industry Insight, Money FM 89.3’s Lynlee Foo speaks with Lim Chun Seng, Group General Manager of MoneyMax, one of Southeast Asia’s largest pawnbroking and luxury resale groups. From innovation and consumer shifts to challenges and the future of finance, he shares how an age-old industry is finding fresh relevance in the modern economy.
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AUG 20, 2025
20/08/25 - NDR2025: How Age Well Neighbourhoods can change ageing in SingaporeDuring National Day Rally 2025, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the creation of Age Well Neighbourhoods as one in four Singaporeans will be over 65 by 2030.
This is a major step to support a rapidly aging population to help seniors access healthcare and social activities more easily.
But how will this better support our ageing population? And what can we expect in the years to come?
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr Ng Wai Chong, CEO of NWC Longevity Practice and Director of Clinical Development at Home Nursing Foundation to find out more.
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