Japan's currency hits a two-month low amid geopolitical tensions and strong employment figures from the United States. How is the Yen faring against the USD and the SGD?

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG explains this to us as well as his thesis for a trade idea. 

Japan's currency hits a two-month low amid geopolitical tensions and strong employment figures from the United States. How is the Yen faring against the USD and the SGD?
Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG explains this to us as well as his thesis for a trade idea.

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.

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.

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)

Market View: The Yen weakens further. How is it faring against the USD and SGD?

Cyber threats are not just getting more sophisticated, they’re getting harder to detect. 

As businesses grow more complex, attackers are finding ways to hide within normal internet activity, often long before any alarm is triggered.

What does this mean for organisations in Asia Pacific, and are companies focusing on the right areas?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Wai Kit Cheah, APAC CISO & Connected Ecosystem Leader, Lumen Technologies, a global network operator with visibility into internet traffic at scale, about how the threat landscape is shifting and why traditional approaches to cybersecurity may no longer be enough.

 

Cyber threats are not just getting more sophisticated, they&rsquo;re getting harder to detect.&nbsp;
As businesses grow more complex, attackers are finding ways to hide within normal internet activity, often long before any alarm is triggered.
What does this mean for organisations in Asia Pacific, and are companies focusing on the right areas?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Wai Kit Cheah, APAC CISO &amp; Connected Ecosystem Leader, Lumen Technologies, a global network operator with visibility into internet traffic at scale, about how the threat landscape is shifting and why traditional approaches to cybersecurity may no longer be enough.
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Industry Insight: The cyber risks businesses can't see in 2026

Is crypto becoming a true pillar of personal finance, or still driven by sentiment? As Singapore’s “sandwich class” faces rising costs, more are turning to crypto as part of broader wealth strategies and not just speculation.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lasanka Perera, CEO of Independent Reserve Singapore as they discuss the latest Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index to look at what is really changing.

Is crypto becoming a true pillar of personal finance, or still driven by sentiment?&nbsp;As Singapore&rsquo;s &ldquo;sandwich class&rdquo; faces rising costs, more are turning to crypto as part of broader wealth strategies and not just speculation.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lasanka Perera, CEO of Independent Reserve Singapore as they discuss the latest Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index to look at what is really changing.

Industry Insight: Is crypto entering the mainstream of wealth planning?

A workforce shift is starting to affect how companies perform.

New research from Robert Walters points to an “engagement recession”, revealing a quieter but more dangerous shift in today’s workforce. Employees are still showing up but investing less, as pressure builds beneath the surface. If organisations are reading stability as a sign of strength, what might they be getting wrong?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kirsty Poltock, Country Manager, Robert Walters Singapore to find out how does disengagement reshape execution, decision-making, and growth over time.

A workforce shift is starting to affect how companies perform.
New research from Robert Walters points to an &ldquo;engagement recession&rdquo;, revealing a quieter but more dangerous shift in today&rsquo;s workforce. Employees are still showing up but investing less, as pressure builds beneath the surface. If organisations are reading stability as a sign of strength, what might they be getting wrong?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kirsty Poltock, Country Manager, Robert Walters Singapore to find out how does disengagement reshape execution, decision-making, and growth over time.

Market View: The Yen weakens further. How is it faring against the USD and SGD?

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