Reset with Lynlee

Cyber threats are not just getting more sophisticated, they’re getting harder to detect. 

As businesses grow more complex, attackers are finding ways to hide within normal internet activity, often long before any alarm is triggered.

What does this mean for organisations in Asia Pacific, and are companies focusing on the right areas?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Wai Kit Cheah, APAC CISO & Connected Ecosystem Leader, Lumen Technologies, a global network operator with visibility into internet traffic at scale, about how the threat landscape is shifting and why traditional approaches to cybersecurity may no longer be enough.

 

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Is crypto becoming a true pillar of personal finance, or still driven by sentiment? As Singapore’s “sandwich class” faces rising costs, more are turning to crypto as part of broader wealth strategies and not just speculation.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lasanka Perera, CEO of Independent Reserve Singapore as they discuss the latest Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index to look at what is really changing.

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A workforce shift is starting to affect how companies perform.

New research from Robert Walters points to an “engagement recession”, revealing a quieter but more dangerous shift in today’s workforce. Employees are still showing up but investing less, as pressure builds beneath the surface. If organisations are reading stability as a sign of strength, what might they be getting wrong?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kirsty Poltock, Country Manager, Robert Walters Singapore to find out how does disengagement reshape execution, decision-making, and growth over time.

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From patient to pioneer— a lived experience can spark life-changing innovation. Auxobrace, a vest-like rehabilitation device designed for post–open heart surgery patients, is reimagining recovery by making it safer, faster, and more comfortable.

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ian Siew, Inventor of Auxobrace and James Dyson Award 2023 Singapore National Winner to find out how empathy-driven design and real-world insight is shaping the future of healthcare technology.

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Employees are staying in their jobs, but engagement is slipping beneath the surface.

On International Wellness Day, we look at a shift happening in workplaces today. New data from mental health company Intellect pointing towards “job-hugging”, where employees are holding on to roles, but holding back at work.

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr Oliver Suendermann, Vice President, Clinical, Intellect to find out what has changed within the workplace. 

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Singapore is replacing the Physical Employment Standard also known as PES with a new medical classification framework for National Service. The goal: more precise assessments and more roles for servicemen. Around 1,200 more servicemen each year could be deployed to vocations they were previously ineligible for. But even in the current system, many pre-enlistees who appeal their PES grading are actually seeking to be assessed as more fit, not less.

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Samuel Devaraj, Correspondent from The Straits Times to find out whether removing the PES labels changes how people value and pursue certain roles.

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As fuel and freight costs surge, many businesses remain locked into fixed-price agreements that no longer reflect reality. Short-term support may ease the pressure, but it doesn’t change who is legally on the hook.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to P. Sivakumar, Corporate Lawyer from BR Law to look at at where that strain is building across supply chains, and who ultimately absorbs the cost when conditions shift but contracts stay fixed.

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While global headlines focus on geopolitical tensions between the US and the Middle East, a quieter shift is unfolding in Singapore’s private markets.

High-net-worth capital—particularly from investors with Middle Eastern exposure—is rotating away from traditional growth assets into Singapore commercial real estate. Much of this activity is not visible in public transaction data, instead moving through private co-investment structures and family office mandates.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Maureen Li, Founder and CEO of ABIEL Property Investment Fund to find out how the rapid rise of family offices is reshaping capital flows in the city-state.

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From K-pop to Hollywood, global entertainment today is built on more than just star power — it’s driven by strategy, partnerships, and cross-border connections. But behind the scenes, a Singaporean company is quietly making moves with major international collaborations, that goes beyond just traditional marketing strategies.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Harris Lim, Founder and CEO of Fast Track Entertainment to find out how brands are moving from traditional ads to a mix of celebrities, creators and experiences.

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Singaporeans care about the small things that make daily life better — like clean toilets at our neighbourhood coffeeshops. But when experiences and opinions stay stuck in our heads, it’s hard for policymakers and cleaners to act on them. Enter ReportLah!, a civic tech solution that crowdsources real‑time feedback on public hygiene.

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Benecia Tang and Bernard Heng from ReportLah! to find out how their platform seeks to resolve this problem.

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