As global aid and fiscal priorities shift, Singapore’s role as a regional leader in strategic giving is coming into sharper focus. Institutional giants like Temasek Trust and Tote Board are shaping the future of philanthropy as they join the ranks of Asia’s top givers alongside powerhouses like Tencent and The Hong Kong Jockey Club.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Gwendolyn Lim, Partner and Head of The Bridgespan Group (Southeast Asia) to find out what’s driving this new wave of giving, and how Singapore is redefining what it means to give with purpose, scale, and strategy.

As global aid and fiscal priorities shift, Singapore&rsquo;s role as a regional leader in strategic giving is coming into sharper focus. Institutional giants like Temasek Trust and Tote Board are shaping the future of philanthropy as they join the ranks of Asia&rsquo;s top givers alongside powerhouses like Tencent and The Hong Kong Jockey Club.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Gwendolyn Lim, Partner and Head of The Bridgespan Group (Southeast Asia) to find out what&rsquo;s driving this new wave of giving, and how Singapore is redefining what it means to give with purpose, scale, and strategy.

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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: Why Singapore’s approach to philanthropy is gaining global attention

In Singapore, National Service is often seen as a rite of passage — but for two NSFs, it also became a launchpad for innovation. Lived experiences in NS inspired the creation of ORD+, a homegrown app designed to help servicemen manage fitness, finances and personal growth.

On Good Tech, Nazirul Asrar speaks to Ryan Jee and Jonas Wu, Co-Founders of ORD+ App to find out how technology is transforming everyday challenges in NS, and what does this say about a new generation turning constraints into opportunities.

In Singapore, National Service is often seen as a rite of passage &mdash; but for two NSFs, it also became a launchpad for innovation. Lived experiences in NS inspired the creation of ORD+, a homegrown app designed to help servicemen manage fitness, finances and personal growth.
On Good Tech, Nazirul Asrar speaks to Ryan Jee and Jonas Wu, Co-Founders of ORD+ App to find out how technology is transforming everyday challenges in NS, and what does this say about a new generation turning constraints into opportunities.

Good Tech: Turning NS struggles into a smart, all-in-one go-to ORD+ app 

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.

Industry Insight: Why Singapore’s approach to philanthropy is gaining global attention

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