The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo MONEY FM 89.3

There are signs of growing employment challenges for young graduates from private universities in Singapore. A recent survey released by government agency SkillsFuture Singapore found that for the percentage of fresh graduates from private education institutions who found jobs within six months has fallen. The disparity is further reflected in their salary levels. What are the career aspirations and expectations of young graduates? How can they overcome challenges when seeking employment? Dr Betsy Ng, education research scientist and lecturer at the National Institute of Education shares her views. 
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Founded in 1999, public-listed AI and speech technology provider, iFLYTEK has officially launched its new regional headquarters in Singapore which would serve as a regional hub for the company’s operations in SEA.

Since its launch in 2010, iFLYTEK Open Platform is now integrated into 591 AI technologies and solutions, covering 3.48 billion terminals and has successfully partnered with 5 million establishments globally.

William Zhou, Vice President, iFLYTEK, Open Platform BG tells us more about their latest venture in Singapore. 
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Navigating Singapore's vibrant culinary landscape can be a delightful pursuit, yet nothing dampens the experience more than feeling rushed during a meal with loved ones. What if conversations linger beyond the plate?The recently unveiled, The Social Chamber redefines the social life experience by seamlessly blending remote work functionalities with the art of socialising, all within a single, thoughtfully designed space.Toby Cai, Founder of The Social Chamber tells us more. 
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The Afternoon Update producer Sean Cheong and independent economist Song Seng Wun discuss the state of the Malaysian ringgit. Is the situation similar to that of the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis, and can it recover soon? 

 

 
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has called on Singaporeans to join him in the ambitious goal of building a society where everyone matters “and a Singapore that matters to all Singaporeans”.Some political analysts have said that PM Wong wants to set himself apart from his predecessors and be measured against his own words

So how will PM Wong be a different type of Prime Minister? And how will our foreign policies be re-shaped under his leadership?

Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director for Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs shares his view. 
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Maritime is a vital industry at the nexus of world trade and the global supply chain is often perceived as an invisible industry. Yet, as disruptions such as the Covid-19 pandemic and more recent events have demonstrated, maritime, responsible for carrying more than 80 percent of world trade, has a tangible impact on our daily lives.And right here in Singapore, the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) is celebrating its 20th year building strong public-private partnerships in the maritime industry. So what will the next phase of Maritime Singapore's evolution look like? 

Raymond Tan, Founder, OHceans tells us more. 
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