The US dollar’s global dominance has long been tied to the oil trade, with countries relying on the greenback to purchase energy and oil-exporting nations recycling their earnings into US financial assets.

But as AI becomes increasingly central to the global economy, could AI become the new oil for the US dollar? 

On Viewpoint, Ryan Huang speaks to Vikram Khanna, Economics Commentator and former Associate Editor, The Straits Times, about whether AI could become the next driver of global US dollar demand, how the AI economy could reshape the flow of international capital, and what it would take for an “AI dollar” to emerge.

The US dollar&rsquo;s global dominance has long been tied to the oil trade, with countries relying on the greenback to purchase energy and oil-exporting nations recycling their earnings into US financial assets.
But as AI becomes increasingly central to the global economy, could AI become the new oil for the US dollar?&nbsp;
On Viewpoint, Ryan Huang speaks to Vikram Khanna, Economics Commentator and former Associate Editor, The Straits Times, about whether AI could become the next driver of global US dollar demand, how the AI economy could reshape the flow of international capital, and what it would take for an &ldquo;AI dollar&rdquo; to emerge.

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.

Every weekday, Lynlee Foo speaks with the people behind the biggest stories in business, technology and society to help you understand not just what's happening—but why it matters and what's coming next.

From AI and consumer behaviour to leadership, geopolitics and the economy, Reset cuts through the headlines with intelligent, engaging conversations that help you make sense of a rapidly changing world.

Featuring Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, each episode offers practical insights, fresh perspectives and meaningful conversations with experts, business leaders and decision-makers.

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.
Every weekday, Lynlee Foo speaks with the people behind the biggest stories in business, technology and society to help you understand not just what's happening&mdash;but why it matters and what's coming next.
From AI and consumer behaviour to leadership, geopolitics and the economy, Reset cuts through the headlines with intelligent, engaging conversations that help you make sense of a rapidly changing world.
Featuring Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, each episode offers practical insights, fresh perspectives and meaningful conversations with experts, business leaders and decision-makers.

Reset with Lynlee

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.

MONEY FM 89.3

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.

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 — 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.

Reset with Lynlee (1pm – 4pm)

Viewpoint: Will the world need dollars to power the AI economy? 

From working behind the camera to building a business in Myanmar, Jeshua Soh has taken an unconventional path to entrepreneurship.

Today, he leads Crossworks Myanmar with more than 120 remote employees while also running Shelter for Hope, which rebuilds homes for vulnerable families.

And as his responsibilities have grown, so too has his definition of success from building a business to creating something that can make a difference in the lives of others.

On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jeshua Soh, Founder, Crossworks Myanmar, about his unconventional journey, the challenges that have shaped his leadership, and why success has become inseparable from serving others.

From working behind the camera to building a business in Myanmar, Jeshua Soh has taken an unconventional path to entrepreneurship.
Today, he leads Crossworks Myanmar with more than 120 remote employees while also running Shelter for Hope, which rebuilds homes for vulnerable families.
And as his responsibilities have grown, so too has his definition of success from building a business to creating something that can make a difference in the lives of others.
On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jeshua Soh, Founder, Crossworks Myanmar, about his unconventional journey, the challenges that have shaped his leadership, and why success has become inseparable from serving others.

Suite Talk: Jeshua Soh - The serial entrepreneur based in Myanmar

AI is taking on a growing role in how businesses manage their finances, moving from analysing information to carrying out parts of the work itself.

As more finance processes become automated, businesses are rethinking how their finance functions operate, where human judgement is still needed, and how much responsibility they are prepared to give AI.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lionel Tan, Head of SME & Growth, Singapore, Airwallex, about how businesses are adapting to more AI-driven finance operations, what is holding them back from handing over more, and what greater autonomy could mean for the future of finance.

AI is taking on a growing role in how businesses manage their finances, moving from analysing information to carrying out parts of the work itself.
As more finance processes become automated, businesses are rethinking how their finance functions operate, where human judgement is still needed, and how much responsibility they are prepared to give AI.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lionel Tan, Head of SME &amp; Growth, Singapore, Airwallex, about how businesses are adapting to more AI-driven finance operations, what is holding them back from handing over more, and what greater autonomy could mean for the future of finance.

Industry Insight: How much of finance is AI already running?

Singapore has produced musicians and composers who have found success across Asia and beyond, but many have looked overseas to build their careers. What does it take to make a sustainable living from music here, and what can Singapore learn from larger regional markets?

With The Violinist winning Best Original Soundtrack at the Annecy animation festival, Ricky Ho’s experience offers a window into what Singapore’s music industry can learn from bigger markets and what it takes to build a bigger industry here.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ricky Ho, The Violinist’s Musical Composer, about building a career across Singapore and Asia, and whether Singapore can create more opportunities for local talent.

Singapore has produced musicians and composers who have found success across Asia and beyond, but many have looked overseas to build their careers. What does it take to make a sustainable living from music here, and what can Singapore learn from larger regional markets?
With The Violinist winning Best Original Soundtrack at the Annecy animation festival, Ricky Ho&rsquo;s experience offers a window into what Singapore&rsquo;s music industry can learn from bigger markets and what it takes to build a bigger industry here.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ricky Ho, The Violinist&rsquo;s Musical Composer, about building a career across Singapore and Asia, and whether Singapore can create more opportunities for local talent.

Viewpoint: Will the world need dollars to power the AI economy?

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