Industry Insight: The AI bot arms race

Bots are no longer just buying up concert tickets. Powered by AI, they're becoming faster, harder to detect and capable of launching sophisticated attacks at unprecedented speed. As organisations race to keep up, cybersecurity is evolving beyond protecting systems to establishing trust in every di…

AI & Me: AI vs Human Customer Service. Which would you choose?

Would you rather have an AI assistant answer instantly and solve your problem in under a minute, or wait to speak to a human? As AI transforms customer service, Lynlee Foo explores what people value most when they need help, and whether speed is becoming more important than human interaction.

Viewpoint: Why China wants the world to build on its AI

The AI race is no longer just about who builds the smartest models. It may increasingly be about who gets the world to use them. China is pushing to expand the global reach of its AI models, but what is it really trying to achieve? Lynlee Foo speaks with Gary Ng, Hong Kong-based Senior Economist f…

AI & Me: When AI becomes part of caregiving

As more seniors choose to age at home, families are turning to AI to help them stay connected and informed without compromising their loved ones' independence. But can AI detect subtle changes in daily routines before they become emergencies, and what are the trade-offs when it comes to privacy, a…

Viewpoint Friday: Malaysia in motion

From politics to investment and trade, what do this week's biggest headlines reveal about where Malaysia is heading? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with The Straits Times' Malaysia Bureau Chief Shannon Teoh about the Johor election, the Forest City controversy and Malaysia's growing durian trade w…

Suite Talk: From investment banking to "Public Entrepreneur"

Oxford. Harvard. Investment banking. It sounds like the blueprint for a conventional corporate career. But Kevin Tan, CEO of Tri-Sector Associates, had other ideas. On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo speaks with Kevin about redefining success, leading across the public, private and social sectors, and why …

Industry Insight: How the business of biotech is changing

Medical breakthroughs often make headlines, but turning a scientific discovery into a medicine is a journey that can take years, and most never make it. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo sits down with Dr Alan Russell, Vice President of Research, global biotechnology company Amgen, to explore how th…

Industry Insight: How much is supply chain resilience worth?

Businesses have long focused on making supply chains faster, leaner and cheaper. But after years of global disruption, many are now willing to pay more to make sure they can keep operating when the unexpected happens. Lynlee Foo speaks with Chris Hampden, Senior Vice President at Proxima, the glob…

AI & Me: Would you let AI learn from your medical records?

Singapore wants to build healthcare AI models trained on local patient data, with the aim of improving the early detection and treatment of chronic diseases. But better AI depends on better data. Would you be comfortable letting AI learn from medical data from people like you if it could lead to be…

Viewpoint: Singapore is ageing fast. Is our eldercare system ready?

The recent nursing home cases have raised concerns about care standards, but they also point to a much bigger question. As Singapore becomes one of the world's fastest-ageing societies, what should our eldercare system actually look like? On Viewpoint, Public health specialist and author of Myth …