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Lee Su Shyan

Lee Su Shyan

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Lee Su Shyan is BT’s associate editor (news). In her role, she helps to oversee news content. Her aim is to be first with the big stories of the business world - both in Singapore and regionally — while covering them in an accessible way. Su Shyan previously headed The Straits Times’ business desk and was most recently a columnist there.

emailsushyan@sph.com.sg
Koh Boon Hwee says humans have accepted that robots can take over the most repetitive, manual tasks, but are nervous about AI, which can also think.

With AI, it’s not about coding better; workers need to think better: Koh Boon Hwee

Even though weekdays may appear quiet, with only a handful of customers in the shops, crowds throng Orchard Road on Saturdays and Sundays.
THINKING ALOUD

The future of Orchard Road rests on having a cohesive vision

Raffles Hotel's success illustrates that its heritage-rich past does have an advantage in this day and age, with modern luxury hotels being a dime a dozen.
THINKING ALOUD

Does Singapore have a shot at setting up another Raffles Hotel?

Always one to walk the talk, DBS CEO Tan Su Shan has her personal AI agent that checks and serves up to her the latest news on banking.

‘Even a CEO’s job can be replaced by AI’: DBS CEO Tan Su Shan bets big on agentic AI

Piyush Gupta, chairman of SMU, Keppel and Mandai Wildlife Group, said: "We have to position the parks to serve our advocacy purpose, to serve an entertainment purpose, to continue to be what Singaporeans want.”

Not retirement, but a rewiring and fresh perspectives post-DBS, says Piyush Gupta

Perennial Holdings' luxury assisted-living development is set to open in phases from the second quarter of 2026.

Singapore’s silver tsunami draws assisted-living players like Perennial and Autagco, but can they make money?

Straits Trading's group chief operating officer Eric Teng says the group sees itself adding value in "helping our seniors lead a fulfilled life".

Straits Trading aims to address an underserved market for seniors: life before assisted care

With more active participation in the local stock market, investors in Singapore are holding their Singapore shares under a broker custody model, sometimes in addition to having a Central Depository account. 
THINKING ALOUD

Let’s combine the benefits of the broker custody model and the seamless experience of the CDP 

Group head of DBS Private Bank Joseph Poon (4th from right) at the Euromoney award ceremony.

Innovating and disrupting itself is what helped DBS win award for world’s best private bank

Many professionals are now focused on personal well-being and maintaining quality of life.
THINKING ALOUD

5 am starts, less alcohol and the quest for longevity 

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