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The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

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“If there’s a time to invest in AI and advanced manufacturing, it’s now.”

That was the message from Lennon Tan, President of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, as Singapore’s Budget 2026 placed AI firmly in focus with plans for a National AI C... more

Artificial intelligence featured prominently in Singapore’s Budget 2026, with expanded support measures and new initiatives aimed at embedding AI across the economy. But announcements are only one part of the story.

The bigger question is: are Sing... more

Lunar New Year is traditionally one of the first major stress points for global supply chains with factory shutdowns across Asia, front-loaded exports, and potential shifts in freight rates.

But in 2026, the signals are more nuanced. Is global supp... more

One of the changes in Budget 2026 is the halving of the maximum Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate for early deregistration of cars - from $60,000 to $30,000. But on the surface, this looks technical.

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo sp... more

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Lennon Tan
President of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation
Singapore Manufacturing Federation
Episode: Budget 2026: AI in Manufacturing - A sector upgrading at different speeds
Kelvin Koh
Co-chair of SGTech's Singapore Enterprise Chapter
SGTech
Episode: Budget 2026: Singapore's AI push — Are SMEs ready to move beyond pilots?
Andrew Coldrey
Vice President, APAC at CH Robinson
CH Robinson
Episode: Industry Insight: Supply chain demand in 2026 - Stable or softening?
Shanice Choo
Asia Pacific Innovation Lead at Clifford Chance
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Episode: Industry Insight: How AI is reshaping legal work in Singapore
Projesh Banerjea
Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia Infrastructure at KKR
KKR
Episode: Industry Insight: KKR on data centres, AI hype and Asia’s infrastructure bet
Anders Tan
Co-founder of Inclus, a social enterprise focused on making employment more inclusive for persons with disabilities
Inclus
Episode: Good Tech: The tech-enabled future of inclusive employment in Singapore
Rachael Johnson
Representative from ACCA
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Episode: Industry Insight: How do leaders decide what really matters when the stakes are high
Syed Natashrul
Head of APAC at Wireless Logic, a worldwide leader in IoT connectivity
Wireless Logic
Episode: Industry Insight: Why global IoT deployments still struggle with scaling
Michael Kruesi
Associate Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology
Singapore Institute of Technology
Episode: Industry Insight: The hidden cost of cost-cutting in service businesses

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Lynlee Foo
Host of The Afternoon Update, known for engaging discussions on current events and financial decision-making.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
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Industry Insight: Supply chain demand in 2026 - Stable or softening?
Q: What indicators will tell you whether global trade is strengthening or softening further?
Capacity supply and managing the balance between demand and available capacity influence stability.
Industry Insight: Supply chain demand in 2026 - Stable or softening?
Q: How embedded is manufacturing diversification now?
Manufacturing diversification has significantly accelerated and become well embedded in strategies.
Industry Insight: Supply chain demand in 2026 - Stable or softening?
Q: What are you seeing that signals where broader trade conditions are heading?
Evidence of changing key trade relationships and new trade deals indicating a shift.
Industry Insight: Supply chain demand in 2026 - Stable or softening?
Q: Is Lunar New Year still a stress test or has it become a predictable operational milestone?
While it remains a stress test due to factory shutdowns, improved planning has made it more predictable.
Budget 2026: AI in Manufacturing - A sector upgrading at different speeds
Q: How will deeper AI integration affect workers on the ground?
Human workers will always be kept in the loop, and companies must focus on continuous training as technology evolves.

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