Viewpoint: Nuclear or coal? Singapore’s energy dilemma

“If it’s not nuclear, the only other firm energy option is coal.” Dr Victor Nian, Co-founder and CEO of the Singapore-based Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources, on whether Singapore’s energy plan is buying time or buying security. With about 95% of our electricity made from imported gas, Lyn…

Suite Talk: From the newsroom to the boardroom

She once reported on businesses. Today, she helps choose the people who lead them. On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ang Wan May, Managing Partner of Egon Zehnder to learn more about a former Business Times journalist’s journey into executive search, the choices that shaped her career, and what …

AI & Me: Can AI make selling overseas easier?

An overseas order is exciting for a small business - until the taxes, trade rules and paperwork come into play. But could AI actually make things easier? On AI & Me, Lynlee Foo speaks to Heng Peng Kwang, Executive Director, SBF Centre for the Future of Trade and Investment (CFOTI), to explore how …

Industry Insight: What's the new game for brands?

Loyalty points and rewards have been around for years. But businesses are now taking games beyond the usual rewards programmes, using challenges and interactive experiences to get customers more involved. So what's driving this approach and can it keep customers coming back and deliver better busin…

Industry Insight: Gaming beyond the console

From subscriptions and smart-TV deals to K-pop collaborations, gaming companies are finding new players and adapting to Asia’s different markets and competing for our spare time. In fact, your next gaming device might already be in your pocket or sitting in your living room. But as games reach more…

All Set: Singapore International Film Festival, DINOSAUR ODYSSEY T-Rex Walkabout, Side A, A Singapore Record Show... and more!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Lynlee Foo and Nazirul Asrar round up three ways to spend your Saturday and Sunday! From the Singapore International Film Festival, to the DINOSAUR ODYSSEY T-Rex Walkabout, whether you want to get active, unwind or discover something new, we’ve got your we…

Viewpoint: France’s riots: Order or answers?

A student walkout over missing teachers has grown into some of France’s worst rioting in years, and the government has responded with curfews and protest bans. On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with Reuters’ Senior Correspondent in Paris Elizabeth Pineau about a weakened, cash-strapped government mon…

SIEWcast: SP Group on powering a lower-carbon future

As electricity demand grows, how can utilities support a lower-carbon energy future while keeping power reliable? Lynlee Foo speaks with Michelle Lee, Head of Sustainability at SP Group, about strengthening Singapore’s grid, helping businesses use energy more efficiently, and adapting sustainable e…

Suite Talk: Dim sum, design and tough decisions

From homegrown dim sum brand Yum Cha to the interiors business, Melody Tan is a second generation leader who joined her family's business at 23. But how did she find her voice?  On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo speaks to Melody Tan, Executive Director, Yum Cha to learn more about the experiences that sha…

AI & Me: Reel Steel in real life? The era of 'Robot Fighting' is here!

Forget boxing and MMA. The latest fighters stepping into the ring are humanoid robots, throwing punches, blocking attacks and battling it out in front of live audiences. With human-piloted robot fighting making its debut in Singapore, what makes these mechanical matchups so entertaining? On AI & M…