AI dominated headlines in 2025 but for many organisations, it stayed stuck in pilots.

In 2026, AI becomes operational.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Nick Eayrs, APJ Vice President of Field Engineering, Databricks about why AI is moving into core business systems — driving decisions, performance, and accountability. From agent-driven workflows to invisible AI embedded into everyday operations, this conversation explores what leaders must get right as AI becomes business-critical.

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Landed homes are often seen as the final upgrade in Singapore’s property journey — but they are also among the most complex decisions buyers make. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Julian Yip, Managing Director of Realstar Premier Group, to examine how landed home decisions unfold over time — from buyer psychology and life-stage planning to maintenance realities and limited supply. Drawing on more than 25 years across multiple market cycles, Julian explains why fundamentals like layout, orientation, adaptability, and long-term livability matter more than design trends or timing — and why many buyers only realise this after moving in.

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As cities expand and nature becomes harder to monitor, technology is stepping in with a new way of listening to the environment. In our forests and nature reserves, countless animals communicate all around us — but many of their calls go unnoticed. So what if we could ‘listen in’ and let technology do the identifying for us?

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Indraneel Paranjape from Koel to find out what sort of improvements does it bring to those working towards the future of environmental conservation.

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Venezuelan oil is back in the headlines — but Jaime Brito, Executive Director for Refining and Oil Products at OPIS (part of Chemical Market Analytics by Dow Jones) explains why politics alone won’t move markets.

On Industry Insight, Jaime cuts through speculation to unpack the hard realities of oil markets — from refinery design and heavy-crude economics to trade flows and logistics. A clear-eyed look at what Venezuelan crude really means for Asia, and why Singapore’s role as a global energy and maritime hub is shaped more by infrastructure and timing than headlines.

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As US foreign policy becomes more transactional—from Venezuela to trade and territorial influence—Asia faces growing uncertainty. On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics and Politics at INSEAD, on what these shifts signal for Asia, Singapore, and the future of global rules, and why managing uncertainty now matters more than managing risk.

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Small businesses in Singapore are entering 2026 with a surprising amount of momentum despite global uncertainty. New research shows that entrepreneurship is accelerating, and that AI is becoming a powerful equaliser, helping smaller firms compete with much larger players.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Elsie Ng, Head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions (Singapore & Malaysia), LinkedIn to find out where should Singapore’s small and medium-sized businesses really be investing their limited time and resources in 2026.

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Imagine a world where the AI on your phone can shop, invest, negotiate, and even sign contracts for you — all without asking. The productivity gains are huge, but a critical question arises: when your AI makes a decision, who is really accountable?

Right now, we are seeing the emerging concept of KYA — Know Your Agent — which could potentially change the game altogether.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Philipp Pointner, Chief of Digital Identity at Jumio
to find out why linking every autonomous action to a verified human is becoming essential for the future of the digital economy.

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What if the things you own could earn you money instead of gathering dust? From cameras to camping gear, SnapRent makes renting simple, safe, and rewarding—helping users save money, earn extra income, and reduce waste.

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Leng Zong Shun & Ebenezer Tay Jin Fong, Co-Founders of SnapRent to find out how two poly students build smart technology that enables trust while creating a new way to think about what we own.

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Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest-changing consumer markets, especially now with the advent of e-commerce platforms.

Shoppers here are becoming more deliberate with every dollar they spend, balancing affordability with the desire for smarter, and even ‘better-for-me’ products, while local brands are keeping up with global ones, thanks to digital disruption reshaping how people discover and buy. 

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Praneeth Yendamuri, Partner at Bain & Company, Singapore to find out what these shifts mean for brands competing in this dynamic region.

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The future of precision medicine and transforming genomic research lies in the critical role of AI. The growing gap between massive genomic data collection and its clinical interpretation are now essential for complex analysis at scale.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr Ilya Burkov, Global Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences Growth, Nebius to find out how Singapore’s strong AI ecosystem can position the country as a global leader in genomic medicine and biomedical research.

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