Every year an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste is created globally. That’s the equivalent of one rubbish truck full of clothes dumped into a landfill site every second. Why is this a problem - well, textiles often contain micro plastics and other pollutants. To help tackle textile waste in Singapore, City Sprout has partnered Cloop to launch what it says are the first textile bins here. 

Rachel Kelly finds out more from Chee Zhi Kin, Co-founder, City Sprouts.

Every year an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste is created globally. That’s the equivalent of one rubbish truck full of clothes dumped into a landfill site every second. Why is this a problem - well, textiles often contain micro plastics and other pollutants. To help tackle textile waste in Singapore, City Sprout has partnered Cloop to launch what it says are the first textile bins here. 
Rachel Kelly finds out more from Chee Zhi Kin, Co-founder, City Sprouts.

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Airing weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the show brings clarity to the stories shaping Singapore and the world — from current affairs and global developments to business trends and industry shifts. Through insightful conversations and fresh perspectives, Lynlee explores what’s driving the headlines and where things are heading next.

Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.
Airing weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the show brings clarity to the stories shaping Singapore and the world &mdash; from current affairs and global developments to business trends and industry shifts. Through insightful conversations and fresh perspectives, Lynlee explores what&rsquo;s driving the headlines and where things are heading next.
Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.

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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.

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Sustainable Singapore: New initiative to tackle textile waste in Singapore

Were you a victim of ride-hailing app cancellations that left you stranded?

On this episode of AI Tried It on AI & Me, Lynlee Foo puts AI to the test with a real-world task by writing a complaint letter about ride-hailing cancellations

 Can AI strike the right tone and actually get results or does it fall short where it matters?

Were you a victim of ride-hailing app cancellations that left you stranded?
On this episode of AI Tried It on AI &amp; Me, Lynlee Foo puts AI to the test with a real-world task by writing a complaint letter about ride-hailing cancellations
&nbsp;Can AI strike the right tone and actually get results or does it fall short where it matters?

AI & Me: AI helped me write a complaint about ride cancellations. Did it work?

The headlines have focused on shifting power in global oil markets but the deeper impact is playing out in Asia.

The region imports around 60% of its crude from the Middle East, a dependency embedded in everything from refinery design to pricing structures.

And in Singapore, a key refining and trading hub, the effects are especially pronounced, shaping business costs, fuel prices, and broader economic pressures.

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jaime Brito, Executive Director of Refining and Oil Products at Dow Jones Energy, about Asia’s dependence on Middle Eastern crude, the challenges of switching supply, and what a more fragmented oil market could mean for the region.

The headlines have focused on shifting power in global oil markets but the deeper impact is playing out in Asia.
The region imports around 60% of its crude from the Middle East, a dependency embedded in everything from refinery design to pricing structures.
And in Singapore, a key refining and trading hub, the effects are especially pronounced, shaping business costs, fuel prices, and broader economic pressures.
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jaime Brito, Executive Director of Refining and Oil Products at Dow Jones Energy, about Asia&rsquo;s dependence on Middle Eastern crude, the challenges of switching supply, and what a more fragmented oil market could mean for the region.

Viewpoint: Can Singapore remain as a trading hub if Middle East flows become unstable?

Property has long been seen as a safe place for global capital. But with higher financing costs, tighter policies, and shifting demand, that assumption is under pressure. So where is global capital going today, and how does Singapore compare?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Victoria Garrett, Head, Global Residential at Savills to look at where investment is flowing, how markets like Dubai, Tokyo and Sydney are competing, and whether property still holds up as a reliable store of value.

Property has long been seen as a safe place for global capital. But with higher financing costs, tighter policies, and shifting demand, that assumption is under pressure. So where is global capital going today, and how does Singapore compare?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Victoria Garrett, Head, Global Residential at Savills to look at where investment is flowing, how markets like Dubai, Tokyo and Sydney are competing, and whether property still holds up as a reliable store of value.

Sustainable Singapore: New initiative to tackle textile waste in Singapore

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