Suite Talk: Jeshua Soh - The serial entrepreneur based in Myanmar

From working behind the camera to building a business in Myanmar, Jeshua Soh has taken an unconventional path to entrepreneurship. Today, he leads Crossworks Myanmar with more than 120 remote employees while also running Shelter for Hope, which rebuilds homes for vulnerable families. And as his r…

Industry Insight: How much of finance is AI already running?

AI is taking on a growing role in how businesses manage their finances, moving from analysing information to carrying out parts of the work itself. As more finance processes become automated, businesses are rethinking how their finance functions operate, where human judgement is still needed, and …

Industry Insight: Can Singapore build a bigger music industry?

Singapore has produced musicians and composers who have found success across Asia and beyond, but many have looked overseas to build their careers. What does it take to make a sustainable living from music here, and what can Singapore learn from larger regional markets? With The Violinist winning …

AI & Me: How scared should we be of smarter AI?

Calls for AI development to slow down are growing, with an ex-Anthropic researcher warning that people in the field are “genuinely frightened” about what rapid advances could mean for humanity. Lynlee Foo examines the risks of losing control, whether development can be slowed, and how scared we sho…

Viewpoint: Is Singapore looking widely enough for its future leaders?

Singapore’s political salary debate has raised a broader question about leadership renewal. If success in business or the public service can offer valuable experience, does it necessarily translate into effective political leadership? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Resea…

Viewpoint: Will $10M fines make online platforms safer?

Singapore has raised the maximum fine for online platforms that fail to comply with anti-scam directions from S$1 million to S$10 million. But will a larger penalty stop scams from reaching users or will criminals simply change tactics? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Benjamin Ang, Senior Fello…

Is It Just Me? : Why do we keep scrolling when we’re not even looking for anything?

For many of us, scrolling isn't something we consciously decide to do, rather we just pick up our phones, open an app and somehow find ourselves still scrolling 20 minutes later. So why is it so difficult to stop when we're not even looking for anything On Is It Just Me?, Lynlee Foo and producer …

SIEWCast: Connecting Energy Systems, Powering Tomorrow

Keeping the lights on is becoming a more complicated job. Rising electricity demand, the growth of AI, geopolitical uncertainty and the push towards lower-carbon energy are forcing countries to rethink how their energy systems are built.   In this SIEWCast, Lynlee Foo speaks with Puah Kok Keong, …

Suite Talk: MSD President - "The more senior you get, the more you need to listen"

Drew Otoo, President, Asia Pacific at MSD, has gone from pharmacy training to leading one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies across the region, with a career spanning four continents. Along the way, his ideas about leadership, and what it means to lead when the decisions you make can a…

Industry Insight: Australia’s housing downturn - Are Singapore buyers pulling back?

Australia’s housing market is cooling as higher borrowing costs, tax changes and weaker investor confidence weigh on demand. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Adrian Lim, Senior Director and Head of International Residential Sales at Savills Singapore, about whether Singapore buyers are p…