Suite Talk: The CEO who was told, "Can you send someone older?"

At 35, Ang Jun Long leads an SGX-listed company where most of his workforce is old enough to be his parents, and some clients still ask if they can meet someone more senior. On Suite Talk, the Executive Director of Eneco Energy talks about growing up inside his father's business, and why learning …

All Set: What's on this weekend - FIFA World cup fan zones, Lion City Faire, and more

On All Set, Lynlee Foo and producer Alexandra Parada rounds up five events worth checking out this weekend, including World Cup-themed festivities at Changi Airport, C.J. Hendry's immersive Flower Market installation, and the fantasy-inspired Lion City Faire. From free football screenings and inte…

Viewpoint: Are Singapore's professionals losing their sense of job security?

The number of professionals seeking help after retrenchment is rising, even as Singapore's labour market remains relatively resilient. What's driving the growing sense of anxiety among white-collar workers? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with sociologist and IPS Social Lab Adjunct Principal Resea…

AI & Me: Apple's new Siri, Anthropic's IPO and Singapore's AI ambitions

Apple says Siri is finally getting smarter. Anthropic is preparing to go public. Singapore has launched a new AI supercomputer. And China plans to spend nearly US$300 billion on AI infrastructure. Lynlee Foo unpacks the week's biggest AI stories and explores what they reveal about the growing compe…

Industry Insight: What delivery trends reveal about Singapore businesses

The traditional business playbook was simple: own your assets, hire your people and control your operations. Today, more companies are questioning that model. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Alex Lin, Managing Director of Lalamove Singapore, about why businesses are increasingly choos…

AI & Me: What happens when AI becomes a workplace KPI?

AI adoption is becoming a workplace KPI in some organisations. But does measuring AI usage lead to better work or just more prompts? Lynlee examines the rise of tokenmaxxing, the unintended consequences of tracking AI activity, and what it reveals about the way companies are approaching the AI tran…

Viewpoint: Iran War at 100 Days - Is Singapore's world really different?

Just over 100 days into the Iran war, Singapore is navigating a complex mix of economic pressure and geopolitical uncertainty. Stagflation risks, a fragile ceasefire, and the threat of disinformation, including fake narratives about Singapore's energy supplies — are reshaping how ordinary citizens,…

AI & Me: What would AI tell your retrenched friend?

A friend just called you up saying she has been retrenched. She has a mortgage to pay, bills piling up, and no idea what comes next. What would you say and what would AI say? On AI & Me, Lynlee Foo puts AI to the test, asking how it would support a friend facing job loss and financial uncertainty.…

Viewpoint Friday: Indonesia's falling rupiah. Why Singapore should pay attention

Indonesia's Rupiah just hit a historic low of 18,000 to the US dollar. Then parliament fast-tracked a law changing how the central bank operates. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Macro Research for Asia ex-Japan at Mizuho Bank, explains what's driving capital out of Indonesia, what it means for Singapore, …

Is It Just Me? : Why we tie our self-worth to being useful

Have you ever felt guilty saying no, taking a break, or putting your own needs first? On Is It Just Me?, Lynlee Foo explores why so many of us tie our self-worth to being useful. With insights from psychotherapist Rachel Lim of Range Counselling and Services, the conversation looks at where this b…