Anime has surged from subculture to a US$30B global industry, with streaming, merchandising, and fandom driving growth far beyond Japan. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Kendrick Wong, CEO of Singapore-based Kasagi Labo, a pioneering anime venture studio about why anime resonates with global audiences, the business model shifts powering its expansion, and how Singapore is emerging as a launchpad for this billion-fan future.

 

Anime has surged from subculture to a US$30B global industry, with streaming, merchandising, and fandom driving growth far beyond Japan. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Kendrick Wong, CEO of Singapore-based Kasagi Labo, a pioneering anime venture studio about why anime resonates with global audiences, the business model shifts powering its expansion, and how Singapore is emerging as a launchpad for this billion-fan future.
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Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.
Airing weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the show brings clarity to the stories shaping Singapore and the world &mdash; from current affairs and global developments to business trends and industry shifts. Through insightful conversations and fresh perspectives, Lynlee explores what&rsquo;s driving the headlines and where things are heading next.
Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.

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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&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: How anime is redrawing the global market

Opening up to someone can feel like a relief in the moment, but for many people, it's often followed by feelings of embarrassment, self-doubt, or regret.

But while vulnerability can feel uncomfortable, it's also essential for building trust, connection, and a genuine sense of belonging.

On Is It Just Me?, producer Alexandra Parada hears from Colin Toh, Counsellor at Nook Counselling and Therapy, about why being vulnerable can feel so exposing, how past experiences shape our response to emotional openness, and how we can learn to choose courage over comfort when building meaningful relationships.

Opening up to someone can feel like a relief in the moment, but for many people, it's often followed by feelings of embarrassment, self-doubt, or regret.
But while vulnerability can feel uncomfortable, it's also essential for building trust, connection, and a genuine sense of belonging.
On Is It Just Me?, producer Alexandra Parada hears from Colin Toh, Counsellor at Nook Counselling and Therapy, about why being vulnerable can feel so exposing, how past experiences shape our response to emotional openness, and how we can learn to choose courage over comfort when building meaningful relationships.

Is It Just Me? : Why does being vulnerable feel so embarrassing afterwards?

On All Set, Alexandra Parada rounds events worth checking out this weekend, including exclusive behind-the-scenes access at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Pit Building, the inaugural BAGFest celebrating books and board games, and the return of The Royal Ballet to Singapore after 21 years.

From free motorsport experiences and indie creative festivals to cat-filled fun at Asia Cat Expo and an immersive after-dark adventure at the Singapore Discovery Centre, discover what's happening around Singapore and which events made Alexandra's top picks for the weekend.

 

On All Set, Alexandra Parada rounds events worth checking out this weekend, including exclusive behind-the-scenes access at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Pit Building, the inaugural BAGFest celebrating books and board games, and the return of The Royal Ballet to Singapore after 21 years.
From free motorsport experiences and indie creative festivals to cat-filled fun at Asia Cat Expo and an immersive after-dark adventure at the Singapore Discovery Centre, discover what's happening around Singapore and which events made Alexandra's top picks for the weekend.
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All Set: All Set: What’s on this weekend - F1 Pit Building tours, BAGFest, Asia Cat Expo, and more

You put on your headphones to focus. Your boss sees someone who's checked out.

That gap between intent and perception is the subject of recent research from SMU, with real implications for how your work is evaluated, how much support you get, and how your career progresses. On Viewpoint, Lynlee speaks with Michael Schaerer, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources at Singapore Management University, about why something as ordinary as wearing headphones can trigger very different judgments, and why organisations haven't resolved the tension between being available and being effective. Is modern work becoming more performative? And are organisations doing enough to recognise the value of deep, uninterrupted work?

You put on your headphones to focus. Your boss sees someone who's checked out.
That gap between intent and perception is the subject of recent research from SMU, with real implications for how your work is evaluated, how much support you get, and how your career progresses. On Viewpoint, Lynlee speaks with Michael Schaerer, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources at Singapore Management University, about why something as ordinary as wearing headphones can trigger very different judgments, and why organisations haven't resolved the tension between being available and being effective. Is modern work becoming more performative? And are organisations doing enough to recognise the value of deep, uninterrupted work?

Industry Insight: How anime is redrawing the global market

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