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.

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

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.