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AI can explain financial jargon, summarise market news and even recommend what to buy or sell. But does that make it a good financial adviser? On AI & Me, Lynlee Foo speaks with Polka Mishra, Partner at Javelin Wealth Management, about where AI genuinely adds value, where it falls short, and why human judgement remains essential when making investment decisions. They also explore confirmation bias, data privacy, and why AI should be the engine and not the driver, of your financial journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metro's closure may have sparked the conversation, but the bigger story is how we've changed as shoppers. Why do we still enjoy wandering through stores when almost everything can be bought online? What keeps us coming back to physical retail, and what does the future of shopping look like? Lynlee Foo speaks with Leonard Lee, Professor of Marketing, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore about consumer decision-making, retail therapy, AI recommendations, and why shopping is about far more than simply buying things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Innovation isn't just about having great ideas, it's about knowing how to turn them into lasting value. For more than two decades, Audrey Yap has worked at the intersection of law, business and innovation, helping companies protect, commercialise and grow their ideas while witnessing Singapore's innovation journey first-hand. From advising founders and business leaders to championing Singapore's manufacturing and innovation ecosystem, Audrey has built a career around enabling the success of others. On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo speaks to Audrey Yap, Chairman of the SMF Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Award (SIMEA), about the career choices that shaped her journey, the lessons she's learnt from decades of working alongside innovators, and how her perspectives on leadership, success and innovation have evolved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore has emerged as one of this year's standout investment destinations, attracting growing interest from global investors. But beyond the headlines, what's fueling this momentum? And are the qualities investors look for in a market beginning to change? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Kunhee Park, ETF Equities Investment Strategist at State Street Investment Management, about why capital is flowing into Singapore, what investors are prioritising today, and what this says about the evolving global investment landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bots are no longer just buying up concert tickets. Powered by AI, they're becoming faster, harder to detect and capable of launching sophisticated attacks at unprecedented speed. As organisations race to keep up, cybersecurity is evolving beyond protecting systems to establishing trust in every digital interaction. What does this mean for businesses, consumers and the future of online security? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Daniel Toh, Chief Solution Architect, APJ at Thales, a global technology company with businesses spanning aerospace, defence, cybersecurity and digital identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you rather have an AI assistant answer instantly and solve your problem in under a minute, or wait to speak to a human? As AI transforms customer service, Lynlee Foo explores what people value most when they need help, and whether speed is becoming more important than human interaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AI race is no longer just about who builds the smartest models. It may increasingly be about who gets the world to use them. China is pushing to expand the global reach of its AI models, but what is it really trying to achieve? Lynlee Foo speaks with Gary Ng, Hong Kong-based Senior Economist for Asia Pacific at global financial group Natixis, about why AI has become an economic and geopolitical strategy, how China's approach differs from that of the US, and what it could mean for Singapore and businesses navigating two emerging AI ecosystems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more seniors choose to age at home, families are turning to AI to help them stay connected and informed without compromising their loved ones' independence. But can AI detect subtle changes in daily routines before they become emergencies, and what are the trade-offs when it comes to privacy, accuracy and human oversight? On AI & Me: Eye on AI, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ivan Mun, Founder of Hello Ello, about how AI is transforming eldercare and what it could mean for families caring for ageing loved ones at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From politics to investment and trade, what do this week's biggest headlines reveal about where Malaysia is heading? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with The Straits Times' Malaysia Bureau Chief Shannon Teoh about the Johor election, the Forest City controversy and Malaysia's growing durian trade with China, and why these developments matter to Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oxford. Harvard. Investment banking. It sounds like the blueprint for a conventional corporate career. But Kevin Tan, CEO of Tri-Sector Associates, had other ideas. On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo speaks with Kevin about redefining success, leading across the public, private and social sectors, and why he believes the highest calling is to become a "public entrepreneur" - someone who builds institutions that create lasting impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.