Japan is on a mission to reclaim its status as a semiconductor powerhouse with the creation of "chip cities"—high-tech hubs for advanced chip foundries and research. This bold initiative could transform Japan’s economy, spark innovation, and even reshape its real estate landscape.

In this episode, we delve into the ripple effects of this strategy with Gareth Nicholson, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Managed Investments at Nomura. Join us as we unpack how these developments might redefine Japan’s tech sector, urban planning, and global influence.

Japan is on a mission to reclaim its status as a semiconductor powerhouse with the creation of "chip cities"&mdash;high-tech hubs for advanced chip foundries and research. This bold initiative could transform Japan&rsquo;s economy, spark innovation, and even reshape its real estate landscape.
In this episode, we delve into the ripple effects of this strategy with Gareth Nicholson, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Managed Investments at Nomura. Join us as we unpack how these developments might redefine Japan&rsquo;s tech sector, urban planning, and global influence.

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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.

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

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.

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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.

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Industry Insight: The global chip industry. Can Japan reclaim its leading position?

As mass participation fitness events gain momentum across Asia, a new wave of competition is reshaping how people engage with exercise. Once confined to gyms or casual workouts, fitness is increasingly becoming experiential, social, and performance-driven.

Events like HYROX are leading this shift—blending endurance racing with functional workouts to create a format that is accessible yet competitive for everyday athletes.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to William Petty, Regional Events Manager (Southeast Asia), HYROX to find out what is powering the rise of competitive fitness events across the region, and why cities like Singapore are emerging as key hubs for these mass participation formats.

As mass participation fitness events gain momentum across Asia, a new wave of competition is reshaping how people engage with exercise. Once confined to gyms or casual workouts, fitness is increasingly becoming experiential, social, and performance-driven.
Events like HYROX are leading this shift&mdash;blending endurance racing with functional workouts to create a format that is accessible yet competitive for everyday athletes.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to William Petty, Regional Events Manager (Southeast Asia), HYROX to find out what is powering the rise of competitive fitness events across the region, and why cities like Singapore are emerging as key hubs for these mass participation formats.

Industry Insight: Why HYROX has become a staple in Asia

We don’t think about connectivity… until it stops working. And when it does, even briefly, everything else starts to unravel. In the wake of the recent Singtel outages, a big question comes to mind: just how dependent have we become on being always connected? 

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Irene Tham, Technology Editor, The Straits Times to find out what happens when our society goes full digital without alternative options.

We don&rsquo;t think about connectivity&hellip; until it stops working. And when it does, even briefly, everything else starts to unravel. In the wake of the recent Singtel outages, a big question comes to mind: just how dependent have we become on being always connected?&nbsp;
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Irene Tham, Technology Editor, The Straits Times to find out what happens when our society goes full digital without alternative options.

Viewpoint: Are Singaporeans over-reliant on digital technology?

Customer experience is becoming a critical battleground for businesses but despite heavy investment in AI, results have been uneven. Still, AI is reshaping customer experience operations, and this breeds a new issue in which ising scam risks are adding new layers of complexity to customer interactions.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to CK Tan, APJ Innovation Officer, Singapore, ServiceNow to find out why many organisations are struggling to translate technology into better service outcomes.

Customer experience is becoming a critical battleground for businesses but despite heavy investment in AI, results have been uneven. Still, AI is reshaping customer experience operations, and this breeds a new issue in which ising scam risks are adding new layers of complexity to customer interactions.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to CK Tan, APJ Innovation Officer, Singapore, ServiceNow to find out&nbsp;why many organisations are struggling to translate technology into better service outcomes.

Industry Insight: The global chip industry. Can Japan reclaim its leading position?

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