Small businesses in Singapore are entering 2026 with a surprising amount of momentum despite global uncertainty. New research shows that entrepreneurship is accelerating, and that AI is becoming a powerful equaliser, helping smaller firms compete with much larger players.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Elsie Ng, Head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions (Singapore & Malaysia), LinkedIn to find out where should Singapore’s small and medium-sized businesses really be investing their limited time and resources in 2026.

Small businesses in Singapore are entering 2026 with a surprising amount of momentum despite global uncertainty. New research shows that entrepreneurship is accelerating, and that AI is becoming a powerful equaliser, helping smaller firms compete with much larger players.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Elsie Ng, Head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions (Singapore &amp; Malaysia), LinkedIn to find out where should Singapore&rsquo;s small and medium-sized businesses really be investing their limited time and resources in 2026.

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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.

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Industry Insight: Where Singapore’s small businesses should focus in 2026 

Imagine a world where the AI on your phone can shop, invest, negotiate, and even sign contracts for you — all without asking. The productivity gains are huge, but a critical question arises: when your AI makes a decision, who is really accountable?

Right now, we are seeing the emerging concept of KYA — Know Your Agent — which could potentially change the game altogether.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Philipp Pointner, Chief of Digital Identity at Jumio
to find out why linking every autonomous action to a verified human is becoming essential for the future of the digital economy.

Imagine a world where the AI on your phone can shop, invest, negotiate, and even sign contracts for you &mdash; all without asking. The productivity gains are huge, but a critical question arises: when your AI makes a decision, who is really accountable?
Right now, we are seeing the emerging concept of KYA &mdash; Know Your Agent &mdash; which could potentially change the game altogether.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Philipp Pointner, Chief of Digital Identity at Jumio to find out why linking every autonomous action to a verified human is becoming essential for the future of the digital economy.

Industry Insight: Know-Your-Agents and why every AI decision still needs a human anchor

What if the things you own could earn you money instead of gathering dust? From cameras to camping gear, SnapRent makes renting simple, safe, and rewarding—helping users save money, earn extra income, and reduce waste.

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Leng Zong Shun & Ebenezer Tay Jin Fong, Co-Founders of SnapRent to find out how two poly students build smart technology that enables trust while creating a new way to think about what we own.

What if the things you own could earn you money instead of gathering dust? From cameras to camping gear, SnapRent makes renting simple, safe, and rewarding&mdash;helping users save money, earn extra income, and reduce waste.
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Leng Zong Shun &amp; Ebenezer Tay Jin Fong, Co-Founders of SnapRent to find out how two poly students build smart technology that enables trust while creating a new way to think about what we own.

Good Tech: Turning trust into income and waste into opportunity through renting

Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest-changing consumer markets, especially now with the advent of e-commerce platforms.

Shoppers here are becoming more deliberate with every dollar they spend, balancing affordability with the desire for smarter, and even ‘better-for-me’ products, while local brands are keeping up with global ones, thanks to digital disruption reshaping how people discover and buy. 

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Praneeth Yendamuri, Partner at Bain & Company, Singapore to find out what these shifts mean for brands competing in this dynamic region.

Southeast Asia is one of the world&rsquo;s fastest-changing consumer markets, especially now with the advent of e-commerce platforms.
Shoppers here are becoming more deliberate with every dollar they spend, balancing affordability with the desire for smarter, and even &lsquo;better-for-me&rsquo; products, while local brands are keeping up with global ones, thanks to digital disruption reshaping how people discover and buy.&nbsp;
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Praneeth Yendamuri, Partner at Bain &amp; Company, Singapore to find out&nbsp;what these shifts mean for brands competing in this dynamic region.

Industry Insight: Where Singapore’s small businesses should focus in 2026

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