The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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DEC 3, 2025
03/12/25 - Good Tech: Making financial documents less scary for young adultsEver felt lost staring at the fine print of a loan, insurance policy, or investment document? But what if there was a tool that could flag the risky bits, translate the jargon, and verify the details in real time — giving you confidence before you sign on the dotted line?
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Teo Yi Ki & Jonus Ho from Redflags to find out how is their web-based tool making financial decisions smarter, simpler, and a lot less intimidating?
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DEC 3, 2025
03/12/25 - Industry Insight: Is Singapore emerging as a testbed for next-gen supply chain leadership?Singapore is rapidly becoming a proving ground for next-generation supply chain leadership. As businesses shift from focusing solely on systems and technology to building human skills, leadership capabilities, and adaptive mindsets.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Stuart Whiting, SVP Global Supply Chain at Schneider Electric to find out what does it take to lead a “human-ready, AI-enabled” supply chain.
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DEC 2, 2025
02/12/25 - Industry Insight: Asia’s “anti-crisis” real estate — why it mattersThe latest 3Q real estate update reveals a striking divergence in global property markets. While commercial real estate in the US and Europe continues to face stress, developed Asia appears to be holding steady, earning a reputation as the “anti-crisis” market.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Regina Lim, Head of Research APAC at M&G Real Estate to find out what is behind Asia’s resilience and what could these trends mean for investors preparing for 2026.
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DEC 1, 2025
01/12/25 - Industry Insight: Why Singapore is Asia’s deal table for global capitalAs investors reposition for the next cycle in APAC deal activity, Singapore is fast becoming the region’s capital command centre. So the question is — why money is returning to Asia?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Neil Brookes, Executive Managing Director, Asia Pacific Capital Markets, Savills to find out which markets appear strongest for 2026, and how Singapore has become the deal table for global and regional capital.
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NOV 27, 2025
27/11/25 - Viewpoint: Rides are up, earnings are down — who’s really paying?Singaporeans are used to getting what we want, when we want it, and that includes getting around the city. But behind every tap of the app, there’s a growing tension: drivers say they’re earning less even as demand surges, costs rise, and new rules tighten their take-home pay.
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kay Woo, Group CEO and Founder of MVLLABS, parent company of TADA, to find out whether our convenience is coming at a real cost to the people behind the wheel.
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NOV 26, 2025
26/11/25 - Good Tech: Turning emotional clutter into clarity by finding the words that matterWe’re hearing more young people in Singapore say they’re feeling stressed or emotionally overwhelmed. Yet many still struggle to put those feelings into words and more people are turning to AI for quiet moments of self-reflection, using guided prompts and voice notes to sort through emotions they don’t always share out loud.
That’s where a new tool comes in called EBI, the Emotional Baggage Interface, which is a digital tool designed to help you organise your thoughts and make sense of your emotions before reaching out for help.
On Good Tech, Nazirul Asrar speaks to the creators of EBI, Jocelyn Teo & Richard Xiong, to find out more.
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NOV 26, 2025
26/11/25 - Industry Insight: What happens when AI becomes the first line of defence — and the last?Cyberattacks are getting faster, more automated, and more relentless. And many organisations are hitting the limits of what a tool-heavy or compliance-driven approach can do.
A new model appears to be emerging globally. Known as Security Operations as a Service, or SecOps-as-a-Service — companies rely on dedicated, always-on security teams to help them stay breach-ready round the clock.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Steve Hunter, Director of Engineering, APAC at Arctic Wolf to find out what businesses need to prepare for in 2026.
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NOV 24, 2025
24/11/25 - Industry Insight: GFTN's ALFIN - Is this new Singapore AI engine set to transform finance?The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) recently launched ALFIN — a new AI engine that delivers clear, verifiable insights for the financial industry. With banks, fintechs, and regulators facing more data than ever, ALFIN offers a transparent alternative to black-box AI tools.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to find out what this launch means for Singapore’s role in financial innovation, and how ALFIN’s verified data could change the way institutions handle compliance and strategy.
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NOV 19, 2025
19/11/25 - Good Tech: Closing care gaps, one centralised system at a timeCaring for seniors is challenging. Active Ageing Centres work tirelessly, but coordinating requests and follow-ups can take time.
And that is how SeniorSync came to be. A homegrown digital platform built to centralise and track senior support needs more clearly so that all requests are seen to.
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Tan Ee Herng and Jordan Mok, Co-founders, SeniorSync to find out how they digitised ground operations for elderly care without losing empathy along the way.
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NOV 19, 2025
19/11/25 - Industry Insight: Black Friday Craze - The trends shaping Singapore’s year-end shopping frenzyWe’re heading into one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, better known as the Black Friday Sale. According to Amazon’s latest YouGov survey, nearly half of us now identify as Deal Optimisers — smart, strategic shoppers comparing prices and timing purchases to get the most value.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Peter Li, Head of Amazon Global Store APAC, Amazon Singapore Country Manager to find out how are global platforms like Amazon staying ahead of this curve, and what sort of shoppers can we expect in this upcoming Black Friday sale.
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