Industry Insight: Re-inventing arcades as social entertainment destinations

Arcades used to be all about high scores and flashing lights — but today, they’re transforming into full-blown social destinations. From VR experiences to cashless payments, the arcades are undergoing a major shift. On Industry Insights, Lynlee Foo speaks to Nesh Selva, General Manager, Timezone S…

Industry Insight: Vending machines brewing big business in a crowded market

Coffee vending machines are popping up across Singapore, offering a quick caffeine fix without the café queues. But in a market that many see as oversaturated, how can this automated model stand out and remain profitable? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Pu Fang Jie Jacky and Chang Wei Sh…

Good Tech: A smarter safety net for seniors living alone

As Singapore moves toward supporting ageing in place, ensuring the safety of seniors who live independently is becoming increasingly important. One quiet but serious risk is falls at home — incidents that can go unnoticed if a senior is alone and unable to call for help. Project GUARDIAN, an initi…

Viewpoint: Has Singapore’s restaurant scene become unsustainable?

The sudden shutdown of The Providore after more than a decade in business has again raised questions about the health of Singapore’s F&B industry. Rising rents, manpower shortages, higher ingredient costs and intense competition have made the business increasingly difficult to sustain, even as new …

Industry Insight: The hidden system protecting every medical device and drug

Medical innovation often focuses on drugs and devices but behind every treatment is a critical system ensuring products remain sterile, safe and compliant across global supply chains. As healthcare manufacturing grows more complex, specialised packaging is becoming an increasingly important part of…

Industry Insight: What Strait of Hormuz tensions mean for Asia’s energy supply

Tensions in the Middle East have renewed focus on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Nearly a fifth of global oil supply passes through the narrow waterway, much of it headed to Asia.  On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Benjamin Tang, Director, Head L…

Viewpoint: Is the modern lifestyle stealing your sleep?

On this World Sleep Day, we dig into a growing concern: Is modern life quietly sabotaging our sleep? From late-night scrolling to stress and constant connectivity, many of us feel more tired than ever. On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr. Carlos Nunez, Chief Medical Officer at Resmed to find out…

Industry Insight: How energy shocks ripple through the global economy

Oil markets have been extremely volatile in recent days as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about a major disruption to global energy supplies.The closure of the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, has injected fresh uncertainty into glob…

Good Tech: Turning workouts into a fun and personalised fitness adventure

Staying active sounds simple in theory but for many people, the real challenge isn’t knowing what to do. Some developers are exploring whether AI and behavioural design can help people build healthier habits by making exercise more personalised, engaging and easier to stick with. One Singapore sta…

Viewpoint: Is ride-hailing in Singapore becoming too expensive?

Ride-hailing was once seen as the convenient — and sometimes cheaper — alternative to taxis. But many commuters in Singapore start to feel that a private-hire ride is more expensive lately.  Several ride-hailing platforms have raised their platform fees, and depending on the time of day, the diffe…