LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Can Technology Help You Sleep Better? Inside the Rise of Sleep Tourism
The video spotlights the rise of "sleep tourism" as Komo Metropolitan Singapore equips every one of its 156 rooms with SleepHub, a neuroscience‑led system that emits low‑frequency sound waves to coax the brain into natural slow‑wave sleep. In Singapore, roughly a quarter of residents report trouble falling or staying asleep, with 10‑15% suffering chronic insomnia and 30% experiencing snoring or sleep apnea. Responding to this, Komo launched the SleepHub in March, paired with a three‑day "Sleep Dreams" package that includes a sleep survey, a consultation with ENT specialist Dr. Han, hyperbaric oxygen, heat‑therapy, massages, and premium pajamas. Dr. Han emphasizes that modern pressures—long work hours, constant connectivity, and high screen time—have turned sleep into a public‑health challenge. Ikram Zini notes guests using SleepHub wake feeling refreshed, fall asleep faster, and stay asleep longer. The technology aims to harmonize brain‑wave patterns by mimicking natural sounds that reduce nocturnal arousals. By treating sleep as a luxury amenity, hotels can tap a new revenue stream while addressing a growing health concern. The move signals a broader industry shift toward tech‑driven wellness services, positioning hospitality firms as partners in improving public sleep health.
Viewpoint Friday: “AI Is No Longer Optional”: What Comes Next for Singapore?
The Money FM Viewpoint interview recapped Asia Tech X Singapore, the region’s biggest AI gathering, where more than 4,000 leaders from 50 countries converged to shift the conversation from AI hype to real‑world deployment. Host Timothy Chin, assistant chief executive...
Suite Talk: "Unbecoming" - How Motherhood Toughened This Singapore C-Suite
The interview with Singapore entrepreneur Cassandra Riantan explores how motherhood reshapes a C‑suite leader’s decision‑making lens. Riantan describes moving from a purely logical, ROI‑centric filter to one that weighs personal energy, family time, and long‑term values when evaluating new ventures,...
Do You Ever Feel Like Your Goals Take a Backseat During NS?
The video introduces a newly added mobile feature designed for Singapore’s National Service (NS) participants, emphasizing reflection, health monitoring, and financial literacy. Built on lessons from Officer Cadet School (OCS), the app aims to keep personal goals from slipping during...
Turning Workouts Into a Fun and Personalised Fitness Adventure | Good Tech
Bion, a Singapore‑based startup, has launched an AI‑guided fitness app that blends personalized workout plans with game‑like incentives. Co‑founder Joshua Hee explains how the platform uses behavioral design to keep users engaged and track progress. The interview, featured on Good...
Nir Eyal, Author of Beyond Belief | Your Beliefs Are Quietly Shaping Everything You See | READ
Nir Eyal, author of *Beyond Belief*, opens the conversation by recounting the story of Anne, a 20‑year‑old runner who, while passing a homeless shelter, questioned why she could run while others could not. That moment of self‑reflection sparked an entrepreneurial...
AI-Powered Workouts: Gamifying Your Health | Good Tech
The video introduces LumiHealth, an AI‑driven fitness platform that turns ordinary workouts into a game‑like experience. By overlaying ranks, experience points, and quests onto the exercise routine, the app aims to make physical activity feel as compelling as popular mobile...
How Vending Machines Are Reshaping Singapore’s Coffee Scene | Industry Insight
The video highlights a growing trend in Singapore: automated coffee vending machines that grind fresh beans and brew espresso‑style drinks on the spot. These units are being deployed in offices, campuses, transport hubs, schools, hospitals and other high‑traffic locations where...
Turning Cameras Into Companions for Easier Public Transport Access | Good Tech
Good Tech’s interview spotlights Oculus, a Singapore‑built app that turns a smartphone camera into an auditory companion for visually impaired commuters. By scanning the road at a bus stop, the app identifies the approaching bus, cross‑references real‑time arrival data from...
Singapore Polytechnic Students Build AI Tool for Veterinarians | Good Tech
The video profiles two Singapore Polytechnic business students who, despite no formal IT training, set out to build an AI‑driven platform for veterinarians. Their goal is to streamline clinical workflows and diagnostics through a user‑friendly dashboard. Lacking a technical background, they...
Sports Minutes: Irfan Fandi on Return to Singapore National Team, Overcoming Injuries & Club Future
In a candid interview on Sports Minutes, Singapore defender Irfan Fandi announced his return to the national team after a grueling recovery from a grade‑two MCL tear that sidelined him for three months. The conversation highlighted his journey from a...