In his National Day Rally speech - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted that Cost of living is at the top of everyone's minds. Rachel Kelly speaks to Kurt Wee, President Association of Small and Medium Enterprises to get the business community's reaction to this year's speech.

In his National Day Rally speech - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted that Cost of living is at the top of everyone's minds. Rachel Kelly speaks to Kurt Wee, President Association of Small and Medium Enterprises to get the business community's reaction to this year's speech.

Stay in the know with programs such as Viewpoint and Industry Insights in property, cryptocurrency, aviation, and shipping. 

We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.

Stay in the know with programs such as Viewpoint and Industry Insights in property, cryptocurrency, aviation, and shipping. We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo (1pm – 4pm)

Businesses respond to National Day Rally - Manpower issues a top concern

2024 was a memorable year for Bitcoin and the entire cryptocurrency sector. The approval of Bitcoin ETFs in January marked a significant milestone in crypto investment in the US. It reached new all-time highs in March and October, and crossed the symbolic threshold of US$100,000 in December, solidifying its position as a global benchmark asset. 

Singapore is emerging as a digital asset hub, attracting talent, investments, and groundbreaking projects. With advancements in blockchain technology, increasing institutional adoption, and clearer regulatory frameworks, the sector is poised for growth and promises to redefine the way we interact with financial systems in the new year.

What will 2025 bring for cryptocurrencies and DeFi development in Asia? 

Danny Chong, co-chairman of the Digital Assets Association in Singapore and co-founder of decentralised protocol Tranchess, shares his outlook for 2025.

2024 was a memorable year for Bitcoin and the entire cryptocurrency sector. The approval of Bitcoin ETFs in January marked a significant milestone in crypto investment in the US. It reached new all-time highs in March and October, and crossed the symbolic threshold of US$100,000 in December, solidifying its position as a global benchmark asset.&nbsp;
Singapore is emerging as a digital asset hub, attracting talent, investments, and groundbreaking projects. With advancements in blockchain technology, increasing institutional adoption, and clearer regulatory frameworks, the sector is poised for growth and promises to redefine the way we interact with financial systems in the new year.
What will 2025 bring for cryptocurrencies and DeFi development in Asia?&nbsp;
Danny Chong, co-chairman of the Digital Assets Association in Singapore and co-founder of decentralised protocol Tranchess, shares his outlook for 2025.

Industry Insight:  Will 2025 be digital assets' breakout year in Singapore and Asia?

In an era of unprecedented digital connectivity and data growth, securing sensitive information has never been more critical. With increasing threats and advancements in technology, how can businesses stay ahead of the curve? From the rise of AI-driven threats to the growing importance of zero-trust architectures, what should organisations be aware of to safeguard their data and infrastructure in an ever-changing digital world?

Terry Ray, Senior Vice President and Fellow at Imperva, shares his predictions for data security in 2025 and critical trends shaping the future of cybersecurity.

In an era of unprecedented digital connectivity and data growth, securing sensitive information has never been more critical.&nbsp;With increasing threats and advancements in technology, how can businesses stay ahead of the curve? From the rise of AI-driven threats to the growing importance of zero-trust architectures, what should organisations be aware of to safeguard their data and infrastructure in an ever-changing digital world?
Terry Ray, Senior Vice President and Fellow at Imperva, shares his predictions for data security in 2025 and critical trends shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Industry Insight: Data security outlook for 2025 

Asia Pacific offers one of the best coastlines in the world, housing thousands of islands in the pacific ocean which boasts many popular tourists spots. In this region, the growing appetite for luxury assets such as superyachts is in tandem with the surge in the number of high net worth individuals. How are industry players riding this wave of Asian wealth?

Industry Insight dives into the world of marine opulence and luxury with Peter Mahony, General Manager (Asia) at Benetti Yachts. Peter shares his insights on the burgeoning superyacht industry in Asia and how the Italian yacht builder is shaping the future of luxury yachting.

Asia Pacific offers one of the best coastlines in the world, housing thousands of islands in the pacific ocean which boasts many popular tourists spots. In this region, the growing appetite for luxury assets such as superyachts is in tandem with the surge in the number of high net worth individuals. How are industry players riding this wave of Asian wealth?
Industry Insight dives into the world of marine opulence and luxury with Peter Mahony,&nbsp;General Manager (Asia) at Benetti Yachts. Peter shares his insights on the burgeoning superyacht industry in Asia and how the Italian yacht builder is shaping the future of luxury yachting.

Businesses respond to National Day Rally - Manpower issues a top concern

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