Industry Insight: Singapore’s furniture industry prepares for 2030

With the Singapore Furniture Industries Council rolling out its 2026–2030 roadmap, the furniture industry is navigating a new era. Consumers are also re-defining how they live and work — choosing modular, space-savvy, and sustainable designs. At the same time, digital tools and AI are reshaping how…

Good Tech: Making financial documents less scary for young adults

Ever felt lost staring at the fine print of a loan, insurance policy, or investment document? But what if there was a tool that could flag the risky bits, translate the jargon, and verify the details in real time — giving you confidence before you sign on the dotted line?  On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo…

Industry Insight: Is Singapore emerging as a testbed for next-gen supply chain leadership?

Singapore is rapidly becoming a proving ground for next-generation supply chain leadership. As businesses shift from focusing solely on systems and technology to building human skills, leadership capabilities, and adaptive mindsets. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Stuart Whiting, SVP Glo…

Industry Insight: Asia’s “anti-crisis” real estate — why it matters

The latest 3Q real estate update reveals a striking divergence in global property markets. While commercial real estate in the US and Europe continues to face stress, developed Asia appears to be holding steady, earning a reputation as the “anti-crisis” market. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo spea…

Industry Insight: Why Singapore is Asia’s deal table for global capital

As investors reposition for the next cycle in APAC deal activity, Singapore is fast becoming the region’s capital command centre. So the question is — why money is returning to Asia? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Neil Brookes, Executive Managing Director, Asia Pacific Capital Markets, …

Viewpoint: Rides are up, earnings are down — who’s really paying?

Singaporeans are used to getting what we want, when we want it, and that includes getting around the city. But behind every tap of the app, there’s a growing tension: drivers say they’re earning less even as demand surges, costs rise, and new rules tighten their take-home pay. On Viewpoint, Lynlee…

Good Tech: Turning emotional clutter into clarity by finding the words that matter

We’re hearing more young people in Singapore say they’re feeling stressed or emotionally overwhelmed. Yet many still struggle to put those feelings into words and more people are turning to AI for quiet moments of self-reflection, using guided prompts and voice notes to sort through emotions they d…

Industry Insight: What happens when AI becomes the first line of defence — and the last?

Cyberattacks are getting faster, more automated, and more relentless. And many organisations are hitting the limits of what a tool-heavy or compliance-driven approach can do. A new model appears to be emerging globally. Known as Security Operations as a Service, or SecOps-as-a-Service — companies …

Industry Insight: GFTN's ALFIN - Is this new Singapore AI engine set to transform finance?

The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) recently launched ALFIN — a new AI engine that delivers clear, verifiable insights for the financial industry. With banks, fintechs, and regulators facing more data than ever, ALFIN offers a transparent alternative to black-box AI tools. On Industry I…

Good Tech: Closing care gaps, one centralised system at a time

Caring for seniors is challenging. Active Ageing Centres work tirelessly, but coordinating requests and follow-ups can take time.  And that is how SeniorSync came to be. A homegrown digital platform built to centralise and track senior support needs more clearly so that all requests are seen to. …