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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 adjusting exposures, managing risk and navigating volatility.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kunhee Park, ETF Equities Investment Strategist, State Street Investment Management to find out what these flows are signalling about how markets are reacting right now.

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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 Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ram Bojeesh, Country Manager, Southeast Asia and India at Meltwater to find out what this shift tells us about the future of the creator economy here in Singapore.

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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 Singapore to find out how operators like Timezone keeping the fun — and the business — alive.

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Coffee vending machines are popping up across Singapore, offering a quick caffeine fix without the café queues. But in a market that many see as oversaturated, how can this automated model stand out and remain profitable?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Pu Fang Jie Jacky and Chang Wei Sheng, Co-Founders of Flow Coffee to find out why some operators are brewing success where others see only competition.

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As Singapore moves toward supporting ageing in place, ensuring the safety of seniors who live independently is becoming increasingly important. One quiet but serious risk is falls at home — incidents that can go unnoticed if a senior is alone and unable to call for help.

Project GUARDIAN, an initiative by Antica Foundation, is tackling this challenge through non-intrusive fall detection technology paired with community support.

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dixon Lim, Executive Director, Antica Foundation to find out how technology continues to evolve for the future of eldercare innovation in Singapore.

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The sudden shutdown of The Providore after more than a decade in business has again raised questions about the health of Singapore’s F&B industry. Rising rents, manpower shortages, higher ingredient costs and intense competition have made the business increasingly difficult to sustain, even as new outlets continue to open.

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Xinde Yap, Former Founder of Chug Chug to hear a first-hand account from a former F&B business owner whose business has shuttered years ago, and to look at whether the industry has improved , and what needs to be done.

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Medical innovation often focuses on drugs and devices but behind every treatment is a critical system ensuring products remain sterile, safe and compliant across global supply chains. As healthcare manufacturing grows more complex, specialised packaging is becoming an increasingly important part of the industry.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Aldin Velic, Vice President and General Manager, Asia-Pacific at Nelipak to find out why this hidden layer matter so much for patient safety and healthcare companies, and how does it fit into Singapore’s ambitions as an advanced manufacturing hub.

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Tensions in the Middle East have renewed focus on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Nearly a fifth of global oil supply passes through the narrow waterway, much of it headed to Asia. 

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Benjamin Tang, Director, Head Liquid Bulk Commodities, S&P Global Energy to look at what tanker flows and shipping data are signalling, and what it could mean for Asia’s energy supply chains.

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On this World Sleep Day, we dig into a growing concern: Is modern life quietly sabotaging our sleep? From late-night scrolling to stress and constant connectivity, many of us feel more tired than ever.

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr. Carlos Nunez, Chief Medical Officer at Resmed to find out what is really happening to our sleep and how does it impact our wellbeing now and in the long run.

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Oil markets have been extremely volatile in recent days as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about a major disruption to global energy supplies.The closure of the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, has injected fresh uncertainty into global energy markets, prompting policymakers to respond.

The International Energy Agency has agreed to what could be the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves in its history, as governments attempt to stabilise supply and calm volatility.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to  Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist and Global Strategist at ADM Investor Services International, about how markets are interpreting the situation and what the implications could be for the global economy, including Asia and Singapore.

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