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Grab is taking another step towards driverless transport with an on-demand autonomous vehicle service in Punggol. But is Singapore ready? On Viewpoint, host Lynlee Foo and transport economist Walter Theseira, at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, discuss the economics behind autonomous vehicles, why commercial viability matters as much as technology, and how AVs could change the way we move around the city.

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Searching for information is no longer just about keywords. AI is changing the way students and researchers discover, connect and make sense of knowledge. As NUS launches AI Sense Maker, Southeast Asia's first conversational AI platform for academic research, Lynlee Foo speaks with Associate Professor Natalie Pang, University Librarian at the National University of Singapore, about what AI means for research, critical thinking and the future of learning.

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The Government has announced a $900 million support package to help businesses cope with higher energy costs and ongoing global uncertainty.

As external shocks become more frequent, how should policymakers balance short-term relief with building long-term business resilience?

Song Seng Wun, an Economic Advisor at SDAX, speaks to Lynlee Foo on Viewpoint about whether government support has become part of Singapore's economic playbook and what it means for businesses.

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From helping create jobs and improve access to medicines to opening the door to the space economy, Lynette Tan has built a career around creating opportunities for others. On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo sat down with the CEO of Singapore-based space technology company Space Faculty reflects on leading through change, staying true to her values, and why the best leaders never stop learning.

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Everyone knows the companies designing AI chips. Far fewer know about the businesses building the infrastructure that allows those chips to work at scale. As AI demand grows, what does it take to power the next generation of data centres, and how is that reshaping manufacturing, supply chains and Southeast Asia's role in the global AI ecosystem? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Felix Teng, CEO and Co-Founder of BizLink Holding, a global technology company specialising in connectivity and power solutions for AI data centres and semiconductor equipment.

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The latest property announcements were not just about cooling measures or en bloc redevelopment, they offered a glimpse into where Singapore's housing market may be heading.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer at Mogul.sg, about what recent policy changes reveal about the way Singaporeans are buying, selling and living in their homes. From right-sizing and an ageing population to en bloc redevelopment and the challenges of renewing older estates, they explore why housing policy is becoming more targeted, and what it could mean for homeowners over the next decade.

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AI is beginning to do more than answer questions, it can increasingly act on our behalf. Inspired by recent developments involving OpenAI and Malaysia's PMX.AI, Lynlee Foo explores where we draw the line. Would you let AI book appointments, reply to emails, make phone calls or even speak in your name? As AI becomes more capable, how much of ourselves are we willing to hand over?

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Singapore is tightening cybersecurity rules to better defend critical services against AI-powered cyber threats. But this conversation goes beyond the headlines. On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo sits down with Teo Xiang Zheng, Vice President, Advisory at Singapore-headquartered global cybersecurity firm Ensign InfoSecurity, to explore why cyber resilience is no longer just an IT issue, how AI is changing the economics of cyber attacks, and what business leaders and employees alike need to understand in a world where the machine doesn't sleep.

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AI can explain financial jargon, summarise market news and even recommend what to buy or sell. But does that make it a good financial adviser? On AI & Me, Lynlee Foo speaks with Polka Mishra, Partner at Javelin Wealth Management, about where AI genuinely adds value, where it falls short, and why human judgement remains essential when making investment decisions. They also explore confirmation bias, data privacy, and why AI should be the engine and not the driver, of your financial journey.

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Metro's closure may have sparked the conversation, but the bigger story is how we've changed as shoppers. Why do we still enjoy wandering through stores when almost everything can be bought online? What keeps us coming back to physical retail, and what does the future of shopping look like? Lynlee Foo speaks with Leonard Lee, Professor of Marketing, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore about consumer decision-making, retail therapy, AI recommendations, and why shopping is about far more than simply buying things.

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