Nearly a billion people around the world depend on remittances - and Asia Pacific is at the centre of this $905 billion market. But the way money moves is changing fast. Visa’s latest Money Travels 2025 report shows digital apps have overtaken traditional channels, with speed, security and convenience driving adoption.

So what does this mean for banks, money transfer operators, and fintechs as well as consumers across the region? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Debarun Roy Choudhury, Vice President, Head of Commercial & Money Movement Solutions (Regional SEA) at Visa to find out more.

Nearly a billion people around the world depend on remittances - and Asia Pacific is at the centre of this $905 billion market. But the way money moves is changing fast. Visa&rsquo;s latest Money Travels 2025 report shows digital apps have overtaken traditional channels, with speed, security and convenience driving adoption.
So what does this mean for banks, money transfer operators, and fintechs as well as consumers across the region?&nbsp;On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Debarun Roy Choudhury, Vice President, Head of Commercial &amp; Money Movement Solutions (Regional SEA) at Visa to find out more.

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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.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

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&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
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.

MONEY FM 89.3

Make informed financial decisions, as Lynlee and her guests dissect the latest news and market updates. Property, crypto, aviation, shipping — get valuable insights every afternoon.

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

Industry Insight: How apps are reshaping Asia’s remittance flows

Technology is transforming how advice, claims, and protection are delivered. But in an AI-driven world, can trust, the cornerstone of insurance, keep up?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Cassandra Wee, Managing Director (Singapore) of Poni Insurtech and CEO of Poni Financial Advisory, about how digital tools are reshaping the insurance experience in Singapore. Listen to the discussion that is focused on AI-powered advisory, faster claims, and why human connection still defines trust in a digital insurance world.

Technology is transforming how advice, claims, and protection are delivered. But in an AI-driven world, can trust, the cornerstone of insurance, keep up?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Cassandra Wee, Managing Director (Singapore) of&nbsp;Poni Insurtech and CEO of Poni Financial Advisory, about how digital tools are reshaping the insurance experience in Singapore. Listen to the discussion that is focused on AI-powered advisory, faster claims, and why human connection still defines trust in a digital insurance world.

Industry Insight: Digital Trust - How tech is transforming insurance in Singapore

As Singapore’s population ages, one of the biggest challenges isn’t just providing support — it’s making sure no senior slips through the cracks.

And SeniorSays is a home-grown innovation that is reimagining how community outreach works on the ground by turning conversations, emotional cues, and context from house visits into clear, actionable insights. 

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Pradnya Nirgun from SeniorSays to find out how this tech creates more empathetic volunteers, while giving staff real-time visibility to act faster and support seniors more meaningfully.

As Singapore&rsquo;s population ages, one of the biggest challenges isn&rsquo;t just providing support &mdash; it&rsquo;s making sure no senior slips through the cracks.
And SeniorSays is a home-grown innovation that is reimagining how community outreach works on the ground by turning conversations, emotional cues, and context from house visits into clear, actionable insights.&nbsp;
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Pradnya Nirgun from SeniorSays to find out how this tech creates more empathetic volunteers, while giving staff real-time visibility to act faster and support seniors more meaningfully.

Good Tech: Turning home visits into smart insights that change our seniors' lives

Is the quantum era arriving sooner than we think? In Part 2 of our Quantum AI special, IBM Quantum Chief Technology Officer Oliver Dial explains why 2029 may mark the commercial turning point for quantum computing, moving it from research labs into real-world business impact.

We break down the promising early use cases in chemistry, finance, logistics and climate modelling, why Asia is emerging as a key proving ground, and how Singapore’s deep-tech investments are speeding up the timeline.

Is the quantum era arriving sooner than we think?&nbsp;In Part 2 of our Quantum AI special, IBM Quantum Chief Technology Officer Oliver Dial explains why 2029 may mark the commercial turning point for quantum computing, moving it from research labs into real-world business impact.
We break down the promising early use cases in chemistry, finance, logistics and climate modelling, why Asia is emerging as a key proving ground, and how Singapore&rsquo;s deep-tech investments are speeding up the timeline.

Industry Insight: How apps are reshaping Asia’s remittance flows

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