From 1 April 2026, app stores in Singapore will start verifying the age of users under 18 — using tools like facial scans, government IDs, and even online behaviour. The goal is to prevent minors from accessing apps with inappropriate content.

But it also raises a bigger question: Are we moving toward a safer internet or a more controlled one?

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Sarah Koh, Journalist from The Straits Times to find out where do we draw the line between protection and privacy as these safeguards roll out.

From 1 April 2026, app stores in Singapore will start verifying the age of users under 18 &mdash; using tools like facial scans, government IDs, and even online behaviour. The goal is to prevent minors from accessing apps with inappropriate content.
But it also raises a bigger question: Are we moving toward a safer internet or a more controlled one?
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Sarah Koh, Journalist from The Straits Times to find out where do we draw the line between protection and privacy as these safeguards roll out.

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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.

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Viewpoint: Are the new digital safeguards for Singapore teens going too far?

While global headlines focus on geopolitical tensions between the US and the Middle East, a quieter shift is unfolding in Singapore’s private markets.

High-net-worth capital—particularly from investors with Middle Eastern exposure—is rotating away from traditional growth assets into Singapore commercial real estate. Much of this activity is not visible in public transaction data, instead moving through private co-investment structures and family office mandates.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Maureen Li, Founder and CEO of ABIEL Property Investment Fund to find out how the rapid rise of family offices is reshaping capital flows in the city-state.

While global headlines focus on geopolitical tensions between the US and the Middle East, a quieter shift is unfolding in Singapore&rsquo;s private markets.
High-net-worth capital&mdash;particularly from investors with Middle Eastern exposure&mdash;is rotating away from traditional growth assets into Singapore commercial real estate. Much of this activity is not visible in public transaction data, instead moving through private co-investment structures and family office mandates.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Maureen Li, Founder and CEO of ABIEL Property Investment Fund to find out how the rapid rise of family offices is reshaping capital flows in the city-state.

Industry Insight: How High-Net-Worth money is rewriting Singapore real estate

From K-pop to Hollywood, global entertainment today is built on more than just star power — it’s driven by strategy, partnerships, and cross-border connections. But behind the scenes, a Singaporean company is quietly making moves with major international collaborations, that goes beyond just traditional marketing strategies.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Harris Lim, Founder and CEO of Fast Track Entertainment to find out how brands are moving from traditional ads to a mix of celebrities, creators and experiences.

From K-pop to Hollywood, global entertainment today is built on more than just star power &mdash; it&rsquo;s driven by strategy, partnerships, and cross-border connections. But behind the scenes, a Singaporean company is quietly making moves with major international collaborations, that goes beyond just traditional marketing strategies.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Harris Lim, Founder and CEO of Fast Track Entertainment to find out how brands are moving from traditional ads to a mix of celebrities, creators and experiences.

Industry Insight: How experiential marketing is reshaping celebrity partnerships

Singaporeans care about the small things that make daily life better — like clean toilets at our neighbourhood coffeeshops. But when experiences and opinions stay stuck in our heads, it’s hard for policymakers and cleaners to act on them. Enter ReportLah!, a civic tech solution that crowdsources real‑time feedback on public hygiene.

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Benecia Tang and Bernard Heng from ReportLah! to find out how their platform seeks to resolve this problem.

Singaporeans care about the small things that make daily life better &mdash; like clean toilets at our neighbourhood coffeeshops. But when experiences and opinions stay stuck in our heads, it&rsquo;s hard for policymakers and cleaners to act on them. Enter ReportLah!, a civic tech solution that crowdsources real‑time feedback on public hygiene.
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Benecia Tang and Bernard Heng from ReportLah! to find out how their platform seeks to resolve this problem.

Viewpoint: Are the new digital safeguards for Singapore teens going too far?

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