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.
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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JAN 14, 2026
14/01/26 - Good Tech: Using sound to identify, protect, and understand wildlife with AIAs cities expand and nature becomes harder to monitor, technology is stepping in with a new way of listening to the environment. In our forests and nature reserves, countless animals communicate all around us — but many of their calls go unnoticed. So what if we could ‘listen in’ and let technology do the identifying for us?
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Indraneel Paranjape from Koel to find out what sort of improvements does it bring to those working towards the future of environmental conservation.
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JAN 13, 2026
13/01/26 - Industry Insight: What Venezuelan oil really means for Singapore and AsiaVenezuelan oil is back in the headlines — but Jaime Brito, Executive Director for Refining and Oil Products at OPIS (part of Chemical Market Analytics by Dow Jones) explains why politics alone won’t move markets.
On Industry Insight, Jaime cuts through speculation to unpack the hard realities of oil markets — from refinery design and heavy-crude economics to trade flows and logistics. A clear-eyed look at what Venezuelan crude really means for Asia, and why Singapore’s role as a global energy and maritime hub is shaped more by infrastructure and timing than headlines.
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JAN 12, 2026
12/01/26 - Viewpoint: Is the global order shifting—and what does it mean for Asia?As US foreign policy becomes more transactional—from Venezuela to trade and territorial influence—Asia faces growing uncertainty. On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics and Politics at INSEAD, on what these shifts signal for Asia, Singapore, and the future of global rules, and why managing uncertainty now matters more than managing risk.
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JAN 9, 2026
09/01/26 - Industry Insight: Where Singapore’s small businesses should focus in 2026Small businesses in Singapore are entering 2026 with a surprising amount of momentum despite global uncertainty. New research shows that entrepreneurship is accelerating, and that AI is becoming a powerful equaliser, helping smaller firms compete with much larger players.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Elsie Ng, Head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions (Singapore & Malaysia), LinkedIn to find out where should Singapore’s small and medium-sized businesses really be investing their limited time and resources in 2026.
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JAN 8, 2026
08/01/26 - Industry Insight: Know-Your-Agents and why every AI decision still needs a human anchorImagine a world where the AI on your phone can shop, invest, negotiate, and even sign contracts for you — all without asking. The productivity gains are huge, but a critical question arises: when your AI makes a decision, who is really accountable?
Right now, we are seeing the emerging concept of KYA — Know Your Agent — which could potentially change the game altogether.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Philipp Pointner, Chief of Digital Identity at Jumio
to find out why linking every autonomous action to a verified human is becoming essential for the future of the digital economy.
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