As Singapore pushes toward a safer and more mature digital asset ecosystem, the next big security challenge isn’t the technology — it’s the human behind the screen. UX-driven security is becoming the new frontline and rising scam losses in Singapore are shifting user expectations.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Julien Neree, Chief Product Officer at Ryder to find out how these trends fit into MAS’ push for safer digital token services, and what “mainstream-ready” crypto security could look like as Singapore prepares for its next stage of adoption.

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The future of money is being built in Asia — and it’s happening faster than many expected. Major players like Mastercard are repositioning themselves in a world where every company wants to become a payment rail.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Sandeep Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Core Payments, Asia Pacific at Mastercard to find out why Asia-Pacific has become the world’s testbed for real-time, tokenised and programmable payments, and what this means for the global financial system.

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With the Singapore Furniture Industries Council rolling out its 2026–2030 roadmap, the furniture industry is navigating a new era. Consumers are also re-defining how they live and work — choosing modular, space-savvy, and sustainable designs. At the same time, digital tools and AI are reshaping how products are imagined, customised, and produced.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Marcus Wong, Vice President of Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) to find out how can local brands scale globally and what skills and technologies are essential for the next-generation designer.

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Ever felt lost staring at the fine print of a loan, insurance policy, or investment document? But what if there was a tool that could flag the risky bits, translate the jargon, and verify the details in real time — giving you confidence before you sign on the dotted line? 

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Teo Yi Ki & Jonus Ho from Redflags to find out how is their web-based tool making financial decisions smarter, simpler, and a lot less intimidating?

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Singapore is rapidly becoming a proving ground for next-generation supply chain leadership. As businesses shift from focusing solely on systems and technology to building human skills, leadership capabilities, and adaptive mindsets.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Stuart Whiting, SVP Global Supply Chain at Schneider Electric to find out what does it take to lead a “human-ready, AI-enabled” supply chain.

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The latest 3Q real estate update reveals a striking divergence in global property markets. While commercial real estate in the US and Europe continues to face stress, developed Asia appears to be holding steady, earning a reputation as the “anti-crisis” market.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Regina Lim, Head of Research APAC at M&G Real Estate to find out what is behind Asia’s resilience and what could these trends mean for investors preparing for 2026.

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As investors reposition for the next cycle in APAC deal activity, Singapore is fast becoming the region’s capital command centre. So the question is — why money is returning to Asia?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Neil Brookes, Executive Managing Director, Asia Pacific Capital Markets, Savills to find out which markets appear strongest for 2026, and how Singapore has become the deal table for global and regional capital. 

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Singaporeans are used to getting what we want, when we want it, and that includes getting around the city. But behind every tap of the app, there’s a growing tension: drivers say they’re earning less even as demand surges, costs rise, and new rules tighten their take-home pay.

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kay Woo, Group CEO and Founder of MVLLABS, parent company of TADA, to find out whether our convenience is coming at a real cost to the people behind the wheel.

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We’re hearing more young people in Singapore say they’re feeling stressed or emotionally overwhelmed. Yet many still struggle to put those feelings into words and more people are turning to AI for quiet moments of self-reflection, using guided prompts and voice notes to sort through emotions they don’t always share out loud.

That’s where a new tool comes in called EBI, the Emotional Baggage Interface, which is a digital tool designed to help you organise your thoughts and make sense of your emotions before reaching out for help. 

On Good Tech, Nazirul Asrar speaks to the creators of EBI, Jocelyn Teo & Richard Xiong, to find out more.

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Cyberattacks are getting faster, more automated, and more relentless. And many organisations are hitting the limits of what a tool-heavy or compliance-driven approach can do.

A new model appears to be emerging globally. Known as Security Operations as a Service, or SecOps-as-a-Service — companies rely on dedicated, always-on security teams to help them stay breach-ready round the clock.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Steve Hunter, Director of Engineering, APAC at Arctic Wolf to find out what businesses need to prepare for in 2026.

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