Artificial intelligence featured prominently in Singapore’s Budget 2026, with expanded support measures and new initiatives aimed at embedding AI across the economy. But announcements are only one part of the story.

The bigger question is: are Singapore SMEs ready to move beyond pilots to meaningful adoption? In this Budget-special edition of Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Kelvin Koh, Co-Chair, Singapore Enterprise Chapter of SGTech on rising SME interest, common scaling barriers, the role of change management and partnerships, and what would signal a national tipping point for AI adoption.

For more Budget 2026 insights:
https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/

Artificial intelligence featured prominently in Singapore&rsquo;s Budget 2026, with expanded support measures and new initiatives aimed at embedding AI across the economy. But announcements are only one part of the story.
The bigger question is: are Singapore SMEs ready to move beyond pilots to meaningful adoption? In this Budget-special edition of&nbsp;Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Kelvin Koh, Co-Chair, Singapore Enterprise Chapter of SGTech on rising SME interest, common scaling barriers, the role of change management and partnerships, and what would signal a national tipping point for AI adoption.
For more Budget 2026 insights: <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/">https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/</a>

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Singapore’s Budget 2026 tackles some of the biggest issues on everyone’s mind, from cost of living pressures and jobs to business competitiveness and the future of work. Find out from across a  range of expert perspectives why the latest announcements matter, and how it all affects you.

Singapore&rsquo;s Budget 2026 tackles some of the biggest issues on everyone&rsquo;s mind, from cost of living pressures and jobs to business competitiveness and the future of work. Find out from across a&nbsp; range of expert perspectives why the latest announcements matter, and how it all affects you.

Singapore’s Budget 2026 tackles some of the biggest issues on everyone’s mind.

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Budget 2026: Singapore's AI push — Are SMEs ready to move beyond pilots?

Asia is getting wealthier but is it healthier? New research from AIA Group suggests that even as economies across Asia grow, long-held beliefs around emotional restraint and “silent resilience” remain widespread — potentially shaping how people manage stress and seek help.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Stuart A. Spencer, AIA Group Chief Marketing Officer to find out what are insurers observing across the region, and whether behaviours can shift fast enough to close the wellbeing gap.

Asia is getting wealthier but is it healthier? New research from AIA Group suggests that even as economies across Asia grow, long-held beliefs around emotional restraint and &ldquo;silent resilience&rdquo; remain widespread &mdash; potentially shaping how people manage stress and seek help.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Stuart A. Spencer, AIA Group Chief Marketing Officer to find out what are insurers observing across the region, and whether behaviours can shift fast enough to close the wellbeing gap.

Industry Insight: How health behaviour is shaping insurance risk in Asia

Travel habits are shifting as people move away from long, once-a-year holidays toward shorter, more frequent trips. As such, travel is becoming more fragmented with hotels and cities now competing for travellers with just 48 to 72 hours to spare.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Edmund Ong, General Manager, Trip.com to find out what this means for the tourism sector in the region.

Travel habits are shifting as people move away from long, once-a-year holidays toward shorter, more frequent trips. As such, travel is becoming more fragmented with hotels and cities now competing for travellers with just 48 to 72 hours to spare.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Edmund Ong, General Manager, Trip.com to find out what this means for the tourism sector in the region.

Industry Insight: How travel is becoming more frequent, and more fragmented

“If there’s a time to invest in AI and advanced manufacturing, it’s now.”

That was the message from Lennon Tan, President of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, as Singapore’s Budget 2026 placed AI firmly in focus with plans for a National AI Council and a dedicated mission for advanced manufacturing.

On Industry Insight, The Afternoon Update's Lynlee Foo speaks with Lennon about the realities manufacturers are navigating today — mixed demand, cost pressures, and the growing role of AI inside factory operations. They unpack why upgrading is happening in stages, how firms are moving at different speeds, and what that means for Singapore’s competitive edge.

For more Budget 2026 insights:
https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/

&ldquo;If there&rsquo;s a time to invest in AI and advanced manufacturing, it&rsquo;s now.&rdquo;
That was the message from Lennon Tan, President of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, as Singapore&rsquo;s Budget 2026 placed AI firmly in focus with plans for a National AI Council and a dedicated mission for advanced manufacturing.
On Industry Insight, The Afternoon Update's Lynlee Foo speaks with Lennon about the realities manufacturers are navigating today &mdash; mixed demand, cost pressures, and the growing role of AI inside factory operations. They unpack why upgrading is happening in stages, how firms are moving at different speeds, and what that means for Singapore&rsquo;s competitive edge.
For more Budget 2026 insights: <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/">https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/</a>

Budget 2026: Singapore's AI push — Are SMEs ready to move beyond pilots?

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