Holiday season has kicked into full swing as we wind down the year. While Singaporeans are known for our love of international vacations and significant travel spending, many travellers still fall into common money traps; from paying excessive exchange rates at airports to selecting the wrong currency conversion options abroad. 

Mike Truong, Product Director of APAC Regional Expansion at Wise, shares how you can make your money work harder this holiday season, including essential tips to avoid costly mistakes, make smarter payment choices, and manage your money effectively on your travels.

Holiday season has kicked into full swing as we wind down the year. While Singaporeans are known for our love of international vacations and significant travel spending, many travellers still fall into common money traps; from paying excessive exchange rates at airports to selecting the wrong currency conversion options abroad. 
Mike Truong, Product Director of APAC Regional Expansion at Wise, shares how you can make your money work harder this holiday season, including essential tips to avoid costly mistakes, make smarter payment choices, and manage your money effectively on your travels.

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We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.

Stay in the know with programs such as Viewpoint and Industry Insights in property, cryptocurrency, aviation, and shipping. We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo (1pm – 4pm)

Viewpoint: Travelling soon? Tips to stretch your dollar, not your budget.

Industrialisation and rapid urbanisation across Asia-Pacific, particularly in countries like China and India, are fuelling a surge in demand for elevators and escalators in malls, shopping complexes, and residential buildings. As the market evolves, key innovations such as enhanced safety mechanisms, predictive maintenance, and energy-efficient designs are becoming industry standards.

Edward Loy, Managing Director for Southeast Asia at KONE, shares some of the trends that will reshape the elevator and escalator market into the future. He discusses the concept of people flow and the way it improves productivity and profitability, and how KONE is leveraging technology to meet the growing urban infrastructure demands across the region.

Industrialisation and rapid urbanisation across Asia-Pacific, particularly in countries like China and India, are fuelling a surge in demand for elevators and escalators in malls, shopping complexes, and residential buildings. As the market evolves, key innovations such as enhanced safety mechanisms, predictive maintenance, and energy-efficient designs are becoming industry standards.
Edward Loy, Managing Director for Southeast Asia at KONE, shares some of the trends that will reshape the elevator and escalator market into the future. He discusses the concept of people flow and the way it improves productivity and profitability, and how KONE is leveraging technology to meet the growing urban infrastructure demands across the region.

Industry Insight: Up and up - Smart technology, green solutions propel elevator and escalator market  

Digital forgeries surged by 244% in 2024, with deepfake attacks occurring every five minutes, according to a new report by Entrust, a global leader in identity-centric security solutions. The report which shows an increasing level of sophistication when it comes to cybercriminal methods found that the financial sector was the hardest hit. What can organisations do to combat challenges in AI-driven fraud?

Simon Horswell, Senior Fraud Specialist at Entrust sheds light on the latest advancements in the digital identity solutions space, and why a layered approach to security with multiple defences might be the best way to guard against digital forgeries.

Digital forgeries surged by 244% in 2024, with deepfake attacks occurring every five minutes, according to a new report by Entrust, a global leader in identity-centric security solutions. The report which shows an increasing level of sophistication when it comes to cybercriminal methods found that the financial sector was the hardest hit. What can organisations do to combat challenges in AI-driven fraud?
Simon Horswell, Senior Fraud Specialist at Entrust sheds light on the latest advancements in the digital identity solutions space, and why a layered approach to security with multiple defences might be the best way to guard against digital forgeries.

Industry Insight: AI-assisted fraud is growing faster, more sophisticated. What's the latest in identity-centric solutions?

Market intelligence shows that the Asia-Pacific media and entertainment market, valued at $1.28 trillion in 2024 and projected to reach $1.62 trillion by 2029, is a key region for global content consumption and production. Responding to industry demand, UK-based content financing firm Goldfinch is set to open its Singapore office, marking its significant expansion into Asia.

Justin Deimen, Managing Partner at Goldfinch Asia and Executive Director of the Intercultural Theatre Institute, shares more about successful financing models in the West and how Goldfinch Asia’s innovative credit-driven funding model will spur more opportunities for film and TV projects in this region. 

Market intelligence shows that the Asia-Pacific media and entertainment market, valued at $1.28 trillion in 2024 and projected to reach $1.62 trillion by 2029, is a key region for global content consumption and production. Responding to industry demand, UK-based content financing firm Goldfinch is set to open its Singapore office, marking its significant expansion into Asia.
Justin Deimen, Managing Partner at Goldfinch Asia and Executive Director of the Intercultural Theatre Institute, shares more about successful financing models in the West and how Goldfinch Asia’s innovative credit-driven funding model will spur more opportunities for film and TV projects in this region.

Viewpoint: Travelling soon? Tips to stretch your dollar, not your budget.

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