Industry Insight: Are companies growing but hiring less?

Even when businesses are growing, hiring isn’t always keeping up. In today’s uncertain global environment, shaped by geopolitical tensions, cost pressures and rapid advances in AI, companies are becoming more cautious about how they expand. Hiring is more targeted, investment is more disciplined, …

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

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 to…

Good Tech: Turning NS struggles into a smart, all-in-one go-to ORD+ app

In Singapore, National Service is often seen as a rite of passage — but for two NSFs, it also became a launchpad for innovation. Lived experiences in NS inspired the creation of ORD+, a homegrown app designed to help servicemen manage fitness, finances and personal growth. On Good Tech, Nazirul As…

Industry Insight: Why HYROX has become a staple in Asia

As mass participation fitness events gain momentum across Asia, a new wave of competition is reshaping how people engage with exercise. Once confined to gyms or casual workouts, fitness is increasingly becoming experiential, social, and performance-driven. Events like HYROX are leading this shift—…

Viewpoint: Are Singaporeans over-reliant on digital technology?

We don’t think about connectivity… until it stops working. And when it does, even briefly, everything else starts to unravel. In the wake of the recent Singtel outages, a big question comes to mind: just how dependent have we become on being always connected?  On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ir…

Industry Insight: Why customer experience still falls short even with AI

Customer experience is becoming a critical battleground for businesses but despite heavy investment in AI, results have been uneven. Still, AI is reshaping customer experience operations, and this breeds a new issue in which ising scam risks are adding new layers of complexity to customer interacti…

Good Tech: Young innovators tackling maritime port congestion with AI

In a sector as complex and critical as maritime logistics, innovation often comes from deep industry expertise—but what happens when fresh eyes step in? Docky.AI is a live, AI-driven prototype built using Singapore’s Maritime Digital Twin, designed to visualise and monitor ship movements and ancho…

Industry Insight: When geopolitics hits markets — What ETFs are signalling in Asia

Recent market moves have shown just how quickly sentiment can shift when uncertainty rises. And increasingly, one place where those shifts are reflected in real-time is in ETF flows. Across Singapore and Asia, investors are using ETFs more actively not just by retail investors, but by institutions …

Industry Insight: The evolution of Singapore’s influencer economy

Influence in Singapore’s social media landscape is evolving. Today, it’s no longer just about viral posts or massive follower counts. New data from Meltwater shows how Singapore’s creator landscape is evolving, and how influence itself may be changing in a crowded digital environment. On Industry …

Industry Insight: Re-inventing arcades as social entertainment destinations

Arcades used to be all about high scores and flashing lights — but today, they’re transforming into full-blown social destinations. From VR experiences to cashless payments, the arcades are undergoing a major shift. On Industry Insights, Lynlee Foo speaks to Nesh Selva, General Manager, Timezone S…