Industry Insight: The hidden cost of cost-cutting in service businesses

Cost pressures aren’t going away in 2026, and for service businesses, that’s forcing some tough decisions. But when margins tighten, are operators cutting the right costs — or the ones that quietly weaken the business? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Associate Professor Michael Alexander…

Industry Insight: The maintenance bottleneck facing aviation in Asia

As Asia-Pacific air travel surges, airlines are under mounting pressure to keep fleets operational, compliant, and safe. While industry attention has focused on Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandates and production capacity, a quieter challenge is building behind the scenes: a maintenance and hardware …

Good Tech: Enabling rehabilitation with the help of new mobility tech

As populations age, mobility loss is becoming one of healthcare’s biggest hidden challenges. QuantumTX is tackling this with patented muscle-activation technology that helps seniors and patients regain strength and movement. On Good Tech, Debbie Yong speaks to Ivan Goh, Founder and CEO, Quantum TX…

Industry Insight: Why waiting on SAF could cost aviation hubs more later

Singapore has long been one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs — but a new challenge is taking off. Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or SAF, promises to cut the industry’s carbon footprint, but scaling it fast enough is no small feat. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Steven Bartholomeusz, Hea…

The Afternoon Update Special: Former Irish PM Leo Varadkar on leadership in an age of uncertainty

In a world that’s becoming less predictable, leadership judgement matters more than ever — especially for small, open economies like Singapore. In a special conversation on The Afternoon Update, Lynlee Foo sits down with Leo Varadkar, former Prime Minister of Ireland and now a Global Advisor at Pe…

Industry Insight: AI Trends shaping modern quant strategies

Quant investing has moved from a niche financial strategy to a powerful force shaping today’s global markets. With artificial intelligence accelerating everything from signal discovery to risk management, investment firms are rethinking how portfolios are built, and how humans and machines work tog…

Industry Insight: Why 2026 could be the year ESG stops being optional in Southeast Asia

As ESG faces pushback globally, Southeast Asia is heading into a defining moment. From boardrooms to suppliers, ESG requirements are cascading through organisations, and stakeholders need to prepare for as scrutiny and standards tighten. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jozsef Acabo, Vice…

Industry Insight: What oil and gold are signalling about the global economy in 2026

As global markets send mixed signals, commodities are telling a deeper story about where the world economy is headed. Oil reflects shifting energy demand and geopolitical risk while gold remains a barometer of uncertainty. So what do these signals mean for Singapore as a trading, energy-importing, …

Good Tech: How an AI-scribe tool is giving veterinarians their time back

Paperwork is the worst part of any job—but for veterinarians, it can take up to 40 hours a month. But what if there was a way to spend less time on forms and more time with furry patients? That’s where Broby comes in.  Two Singapore Polytechnic students banded together to build an AI-powered medic…

Industry Insight: Why Quick Commerce is no longer just about speed

Quick commerce isn’t just about speed and convenience anymore. Shoppers are buying bigger baskets, choosing housebrands, and cooking smarter at home, and this signals a shift in how grocery shopping fits into daily life. As shoppers buy more intentionally, changing consumer habits are pushing platf…