Reset with Lynlee
News & Politics
About
Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.Airing weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the show brings clarity to the stories shaping Singapore and the world — from current affairs and global developments to business trends and industry shifts. Through insightful conversations and fresh perspectives, Lynlee explores what’s driving the headlines and where things are heading next.Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.
Episodes
- Industry Insight: Singapore subsidises hearing aids. Why aren’t people using them?
Singapore heavily subsidises hearing aids, yet adoption rates remain surprisingly low, and many people who do get fitted eventually stop using them altogether. New research from WS Audiology points to an overlooked factor shaping hearing a…
- AI & Me: If AI helps create art, who’s the real artist - the human or the AI?
The Singapore International Festival of Arts is in full swing, with stages across Singapore coming alive through performances shaped by years of human creativity and craft. But as audiences gather to experience theatre, music and art, anot…
- Viewpoint: The surprising bottleneck holding back Singapore's food charities
Singapore is one of the wealthiest cities in the world. But a landmark new report from The Food Bank Singapore and the Institute of Policy Studies reveals a food support sector that is resourceful, quietly stretched and more fragmented tha…
- AI & Me: How well can AI spot deepfakes?
Would you fall for a Zoom call with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, President Tharman, MAS officials and even global executives? That’s exactly what scammers used in a sophisticated AI deepfake scam that allegedly convinced one victim…
- It changes everything - and nothing: Kishore Mahbubani on the Trump-Xi Summit
Kishore Mahbubani, former Singapore Ambassador to the UN, discusses the significance of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing with Lynlee Foo. They cover the Thucydides Trap, the potential for conflict over Taiwan, and the geopolitical implicatio…
- Is It Just Me? : Why do we feel left behind in life?
In this episode of Reset with Lynlee, Lynlee Foo and Alexandra Parada explore why people feel left behind. They discuss societal pressures, social media's impact on success measurement, and feature insights from Clinical Psychologist Dr. P…
- All Set: Things To Do In Singapore This Weekend | SIFA, Boutiques Singapore, & Furkids Fiesta
This episode of Reset with Lynlee covers weekend events in Singapore, featuring ShopperLink
- Suite Talk: Starting over in Asia — Edelman APAC COO Christiane Schulz
Christiane Schulz, COO of Edelman APAC, discusses her career reinvention, moving to Singapore, rebuilding a leadership team across 15 markets, and the personal adjustments involved in relocating globally.
- AI & Me: Your office, your phone, your worksite - AI in action
This episode of Reset with Lynlee examines the current presence of artificial intelligence in three areas: OpenAI's enterprise efforts, Google's Gemini integration into Android, and a Singapore worksite. It highlights the real-world implic…
- Viewpoint: 'The risk is moving too slowly' — Singapore energy and oil
When a conflict thousands of kilometres away shows up in your grocery bill, your Batam ferry surcharge, and your school bus fee — fossil fuel dependence runs deeper than most of us realise. Alberto Salvo, Associate Professor and Dean…
- AI & Me: Can your résumé survive AI screening?
Recruiters increasingly use AI to sift through CVs, identify candidates, and streamline the hiring process. But as hiring becomes more automated, are qualified job seekers being overlooked before a human even sees their application? On AI…
- Industry Insight: Singapore is investing in AI, but why aren’t more companies scaling it?
Singapore is often positioned as an AI frontrunner, backed by strong government support, growing investment and widespread enthusiasm around the technology. Yet beneath the optimism, adoption remains uneven. According to Deloitte’s 2…
- Viewpoint: Hantavirus scare — Singapore is ready, but are travellers?
Singapore responded swiftly to a hantavirus scare linked to an expedition cruise, and the system held. But the bigger issue isn’t a single virus. It’s how travel itself is changing. As more Singaporeans head into remote, nature…
- AI & Me: I asked AI to plan my perfect Mother's Day. Here's what it couldn't see.
What does the perfect Mother’s Day actually look like? On AI & Me , Lynlee asked an AI to plan her perfect Mother's Day, and then compared it against what actually happened. Good food, a great film, a family that mostly cooperated. A…
- Viewpoint: What does "hungry" really mean in Singapore's job market?
"Hungry." It's the word that's been all over Singapore's feeds in recent days. A recruiter said companies are replacing local workers with regional hires. Not because they're more skilled, but because they're hungrier. The reaction was imm…
- Is It Just Me? : Why am I always comparing myself to others?
A quote by Bill Gates puts it simply: “Don’t compare yourself with anyone in this world… if you do so, you are insulting yourself.” It’s a strong statement, but there’s truth in it. When we compare, we…
- Viewpoint Friday: Japan’s defence shift and Asia’s rising uncertainty
This week on Viewpoint Friday (May 8), we connect the dots across developments shaping Asia and the global economy. Japan’s expanding defence ties — alongside the ASEAN Summit — point to shifting regional dynamics, even a…
- All Set: Things to do in Singapore this weekend | Mother’s Day & Fire Disco
All Set! is your new weekly shortcut to what’s actually worth doing in Singapore. This week: a last-minute Mother’s Day save, the return of Fire Disco, and a curated mix of culture, community, and weekend picks. See omny…
- Suite Talk: "Unbecoming" - How motherhood toughened this Singapore C-suite
What does motherhood actually change about the way you lead? For Cassandra Riene Tan — entrepreneur, Group CEO of The Well Group, and co-founder of Amber, a next-generation preschool — the answer starts with a word most people…
- AI & Me: AI, control and transparency - Who really decides what you see online?
On today’s episode of AI & Me, we explore Instagram’s new “AI Creator” labels, Meta’s push toward powerful AI assistants that can handle everyday tasks, and Apple’s plans to let users choose third-party…
- Industry Insight: The shift from drone capability to management in Singapore
Drones aren’t new but how we think about them is changing. As the technology becomes more widespread and capable, the focus is shifting from what drones can do to how they’re managed, especially in dense cities like Singapore.…
- AI & Me: Is AI protecting your child or profiling and influencing them?
This morning on Money FM 89.3, Neil Humphries and Audrey Siek unpacked a familiar parenting dilemma: should you monitor your child’s phone? But that’s only part of the story, because beyond parental control lies a more complex…
- Industry Insight: Singapore animation reaches Annecy — Can the industry grow?
Singapore animation has reached a major milestone — with a local film selected for the main competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the first time in the festival’s 65-year history. Behind that recognit…
- AI & Me: AI helped me write a complaint about ride cancellations. Did it work?
Were you a victim of ride-hailing app cancellations that left you stranded? On this episode of AI Tried It on AI & Me, Lynlee Foo puts AI to the test with a real-world task by writing a complaint letter about ride-hailing cancellations &nb…
- Viewpoint: Can Singapore remain as a trading hub if Middle East flows become unstable?
The headlines have focused on shifting power in global oil markets but the deeper impact is playing out in Asia. The region imports around 60% of its crude from the Middle East, a dependency embedded in everything from refinery design to p…
- Industry Insight: Is property still a safe bet for global capital?
Property has long been seen as a safe place for global capital. But with higher financing costs, tighter policies, and shifting demand, that assumption is under pressure. So where is global capital going today, and how does Singapore compa…
- Good Tech Highlights: The inventions that improved communities in 2026
Lynlee Foo is joined by Producer Nazirul Asrar as they look back at the year so far on how Good Tech has spotlighted many different inventions that people all over Singapore have built. From gamified fitness routines personalised using AI,…
- Industry Insight: Why many AI projects fail to scale in practice
AI adoption is rising fast but turning those early successes into something that runs at scale is proving far more difficult. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Mingcheng Lim, Country Head, Singapore, ST Telemedia Global Data Centr…
- Industry Insight: Who’s actually buying tokenised gold, and why now?
As more investors explore digital asset markets, gold is increasingly being traded in tokenised form. But what’s actually happening beneath the surface? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Jason Tay, CEO, HashKey Technology Se…
- Industry Insight: Rethinking office space in Singapore
Office markets across Asia Pacific are tightening, with rising rents, limited new supply, and higher fit-out costs reshaping how companies think about space. According to CBRE’s Office Portfolio Optimisation: Top 10 Strategies for Oc…
- Viewpoint: Too many ways to pay in Singapore?
Singapore is often held up as a leader in digital payments. But the data show that cash hasn’t really gone away. It is still widely used, especially in everyday places like hawker centres and neighbourhood shops. On Viewpoint ,…
- Viewpoint: Reading in an age of information overload
In conjunction with World Book Day, Viewpoint takes a closer look at how reading is evolving in an age of constant information and competing attention. Lynlee Foo speaks with Warren Fernandez, Deputy Chairman, National Library B…
- Industry Insight: Are digital agreements legally binding? Why identity matters
As more business moves online, identity and verification are becoming critical points of failure. How do you prove who actually signed a digital agreement and whether it holds up? On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks to Kartik Krishnamu…
- Good Tech: Fixing student-tutor matching in Singapore
In Singapore, there’s no shortage of volunteers willing to help students. The real challenge is making sure that help actually reaches those who need it, and stays consistent. On Good Tech , Lynlee Foo speaks to Anvay Mathur, Project…
- Industry Insight: The cyber risks businesses can't see in 2026
Cyber threats are not just getting more sophisticated, they’re getting harder to detect. As businesses grow more complex, attackers are finding ways to hide within normal internet activity, often long before any alarm is trigge…
- Industry Insight: Is crypto entering the mainstream of wealth planning?
Is crypto becoming a true pillar of personal finance, or still driven by sentiment? As Singapore’s “sandwich class” faces rising costs, more are turning to crypto as part of broader wealth strategies and not just spe…
- Industry Insight: The hidden cost of disengagement
A workforce shift is starting to affect how companies perform. New research from Robert Walters points to an “engagement recession”, revealing a quieter but more dangerous shift in today’s workforce. Employees are still s…
- Good Tech: Re-inventing heart surgery recovery with new tech
From patient to pioneer— a lived experience can spark life-changing innovation. Auxobrace, a vest-like rehabilitation device designed for post–open heart surgery patients, is reimagining recovery by making it safer, faster, and…
- Viewpoint: Why are employees staying but less engaged?
Employees are staying in their jobs, but engagement is slipping beneath the surface. On International Wellness Day, we look at a shift happening in workplaces today. New data from mental health company Intellect pointing towards “job…
- Viewpoint: Singapore replaces PES system - What it means for NS
Singapore is replacing the Physical Employment Standard also known as PES with a new medical classification framework for National Service. The goal: more precise assessments and more roles for servicemen. Around 1,200 more servicemen each…
- Industry Insight: Rising energy costs in supply chains - Who pays?
As fuel and freight costs surge, many businesses remain locked into fixed-price agreements that no longer reflect reality. Short-term support may ease the pressure, but it doesn’t change who is legally on the hook. On Industry Insigh…
- Industry Insight: How High-Net-Worth money is rewriting Singapore real estate
While global headlines focus on geopolitical tensions between the US and the Middle East, a quieter shift is unfolding in Singapore’s private markets. High-net-worth capital—particularly from investors with Middle Eastern expos…
- Industry Insight: How experiential marketing is reshaping celebrity partnerships
From K-pop to Hollywood, global entertainment today is built on more than just star power — it’s driven by strategy, partnerships, and cross-border connections. But behind the scenes, a Singaporean company is quietly making mov…
- Good Tech: How feedback translates into better public toilets
Singaporeans care about the small things that make daily life better — like clean toilets at our neighbourhood coffeeshops. But when experiences and opinions stay stuck in our heads, it’s hard for policymakers and cleaners to a…
- Industry Insight: Is networking becoming the constraint in AI deployment?
For years, AI scaling has been defined by compute. In 2026, the constraint is shifting. The network is emerging as a critical bottleneck. As workloads expand across cloud and edge environments, traditional network operations are struggling…
- Industry Insight: The new key to understanding complex IT systems
Companies are pouring money into AI, cloud and cybersecurity tools. Here's the question: Do they actually understand what’s happening inside their own systems anymore? There’s now a term for solving this - “deep observabi…
- Industry Insight: Implications for Singapore's competitive standing amid global shifts
Singapore remains one of the world’s most resilient cities but a slight dip in the latest global rankings points to a bigger shift underway. Across the world, mid-sized and fast-moving cities are climbing fast, as investors rethink w…
- Industry Insight: Are companies growing but hiring less?
Even when businesses are growing, hiring isn’t always keeping up. In today’s uncertain global environment, shaped by geopolitical tensions, cost pressures and rapid advances in AI, companies are becoming more cautious about how…
- Viewpoint: Are the new digital safeguards for Singapore teens going too far?
From 1 April 2026, app stores in Singapore will start verifying the age of users under 18 — using tools like facial scans, government IDs, and even online behaviour. The goal is to prevent minors from accessing apps with inappropriat…
- Good Tech: Turning NS struggles into a smart, all-in-one go-to ORD+ app
In Singapore, National Service is often seen as a rite of passage — but for two NSFs, it also became a launchpad for innovation. Lived experiences in NS inspired the creation of ORD+, a homegrown app designed to help servicemen manag…