The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

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  1. Viewpoint: $119k COE - Is the car dream over for young Singaporeans?

    1 DAY AGO

    Viewpoint: $119k COE - Is the car dream over for young Singaporeans?

    Category A COE premiums have surged to a record $119,003 (17 Sep 2025), sparking new debate about affordability, inequality, and whether younger Singaporeans are giving up on the dream of car ownership. In this candid Viewpoint conversation, Lynlee Foo speaks with Money FM 89.3's Dan Koh of the Breakfast show and Friday Night Live, and host of the Gear Torques podcast. As a rare younger Singaporean who owns both a Ducati and a second-hand car, Dan shares his personal journey, the trade-offs he’s made, and what the car dream really means for his generation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  2. Industry Insight: Training the next global idols - Singapore’s role in K-pop’s future

    1 DAY AGO

    Industry Insight: Training the next global idols - Singapore’s role in K-pop’s future

    K-pop is no longer just South Korea’s cultural export. It is evolving into a global training and talent pipeline. From Seoul to Los Angeles, academies are shaping the next generation of performers, and now Singapore is home to the first SM Universe K-pop Academy outside Korea. So why was Singapore chosen, and what does this mean for Southeast Asia’s role in the global K-pop ecosystem? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Jonathan Ang, Regional Director at SM Universe, about the business of training idols, Southeast Asia’s potential as a creative hub, and how K-pop’s globalisation is reshaping music, fandom culture, and the wider creative economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  3. Industry Insight: Biometrics & liveness - Securing digital identity against deepfakes

    2 DAYS AGO

    Industry Insight: Biometrics & liveness - Securing digital identity against deepfakes

    Deepfakes are no longer science fiction. They are emptying bank accounts, impersonating CEOs, and undermining trust in digital identity. On Industry Insight, iProov Chief Technology Officer Dominic Forrest explains how businesses and governments can fight back. From SingPass logins to global border control, he reveals how biometric authentication and liveness detection are being used to prove a person is genuinely present, and why that matters as over 130 deepfake tools spread online. This is Part 2 of our special series on deepfake fraud, focusing on the technology protecting digital identity. (*Part 1 of this deepfake fraud series, 'AI fraud and deepfakes: Why trust is at risk in banking' focuses on the industry-wide risks and why collective defense is critical to safeguarding digital finance) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  4. Good Tech: Giving back nurses their time with Nurseshift.ai

    3 DAYS AGO

    Good Tech: Giving back nurses their time with Nurseshift.ai

    Scheduling shifts may sound routine, but for hospitals it can mean the difference between burnout and balance. Enter NurseShift.ai, an AI-powered rostering solution from IHH Healthcare Singapore that’s winning awards and winning over nurses. So how is it cutting rostering time in half and reducing overtime? And what does it mean for our healthcare workers? On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kavitha Dhanabal, Project Lead of NurseShift.ai, Mount Elizabeth Hospital to find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  5. Industry Insight: AI and deepfakes - Why trust is at risk in banking

    3 DAYS AGO

    Industry Insight: AI and deepfakes - Why trust is at risk in banking

    Deepfakes are no longer a niche concern. They are fuelling scams across Asia Pacific, from Singapore to Hong Kong, and eroding public trust in financial institutions. On Industry Insight, Christophe Barel, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC), explains why AI-powered fraud is now a systemic risk to the region’s financial sector. He shares how phishing and synthetic identities are evolving, why fraud cases have surged by over 1,500% in Singapore, and what happens when consumer confidence in banks starts to crack. This is Part 1 of our special series on deepfake fraud focusing on the industry-wide risks and why collective defense is critical to safeguarding digital finance. (*Part 2 of this deepfake fraud series, 'Biometrics & Liveness: Securing digital identity against deepfakes' focuses on the technology protecting digital identity) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  6. Industry Insight: APAC office market rebounds - Singapore CBD anchors demand

    4 DAYS AGO

    Industry Insight: APAC office market rebounds - Singapore CBD anchors demand

    After years of debate over hybrid work, APAC’s office market is bouncing back. Companies are tightening return-to-office rules, expanding again, and competing for the best CBD locations. In Singapore, resilient rents, limited supply, and strong investor appetite are keeping the CBD firmly in focus. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Ada Choi, Head of Research for Asia Pacific at CBRE, about what’s driving this rebound; from stricter workplace policies to the “flight to quality” shaping corporate real estate strategies, and what it means for investors, occupiers, and Singapore’s role as a regional hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  7. Viewpoint: Are Gen Zs redefining Singapore's nightlife?

    5 DAYS AGO

    Viewpoint: Are Gen Zs redefining Singapore's nightlife?

    Singapore’s nightlife scene has always been about the music, the energy, and the night out. But a new generation is changing the game. Known for being budget-conscious and wellness-minded, the Gen Zs are redefining what it means to party.  So what is driving the Gen Zs to change how Singapore’s nightlife is like? And to what extent is it really caused by the younger generation? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Teo Kai Xiang from The Straits Times and Patrick Lewis (DJ LeNerd), Founder of Revelry Entertainment to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  8. Industry Insight: How Ascott redefines cross-border hospitality in Johor-Singapore SEZ

    12 SEPT

    Industry Insight: How Ascott redefines cross-border hospitality in Johor-Singapore SEZ

    With the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone expected to spur cross-border business, travel and investment, what role will hospitality play in anchoring that growth? Ascott’s newly announced flagship in Coronation Square Johor Bahru, directly connected to the RTS, offers one of the first real tests. How are hospitality players positioning themselves to capture rising demand? And what does it mean for the future of cross-border stays?  On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Serena Lim, Chief Growth Officer, The Ascott Limited to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
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