This week, fresh of the US Presidential elections, we take a look at what went wrong for the Democrats, the messaging from both candidates and how that might have backfired on the Democrats.

We also look at the fundamentals that need to be addressed post elections including inflation and jobs.

We also reflect on one of the underlying issues of this election - what is the role of men. What are their priorities and how did that affect their votes.

Our guest this week is Trisha Craig, Executive Director at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies

This podcast is in collaboration with M Group Asia

How is Gen AI reshaping the consumer landscape and how are companies keeping up with this rapid pace of change.

We also talk about "controlled disruption" as well as some future trends worth watching out for.

Our guest this week is Mário Braz de Matos, the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Flying Fish Lab

This podcast is in collaboration with M Group Asia

With the Right to Disconnect policy in Australia and Singapore’s upcoming Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) guidelines, the evolving work landscape is becoming increasingly important for organisations.

This week we speak with Narita Cheah, Co-Founder & CEO of Paperspace Asia to find out more about Paperspace Asia's Workplace DNA Whitepaper.

Just how different is Singapore compared with other markets and how does this shift workspace priorities. We also discuss potential trends to watch out for in workspace design.

This podcast is in collaboration with M Group Asia

This week, we speak with Alban Sciascia Director Semar Sentinel indonesia on the issues around the current defence cooperation landscape.

We also discuss the importance of the US Presidential elections and it's impact on defence engagement in the region.

Plus we talk about what to expect when Indonesia President-elect Prabowo Subianto takes over formally.

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As multinational businesses look to expand in the Asia/Asia Pacific region - home to diverse cultures, languages, and some of the world's fastest-growing markets - it's essential to navigate the complexities of communication.

Businesses are navigating multicultural environments where accurate, efficient translation is essential for everything from emails and reports to contracts and proposals.

Enter DeepL, an AI powered translation tool that offers highly accurate, context-aware translations across 31 languages, helping businesses and individuals break language barriers in global markets.

But what makes DeepL stand out from the rest of the competition and which industries or countries benefit the most from this. Is DeepL here to replace jobs?

This week, we speak with Steve Rotter, CMO at DeepL to find out more.

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This week, we speak with Sabrina Wang, Association blockchain Asia (ABA) Secretary General.

We talk about how Blockchain help achieve more equality through the efforts of ABA as well as the Blockchain for Good Alliance. n

We also talk about how businesses play in social impact and what this area lacking in.

This week, we speak with Chester Cabalza, President and Founder at International Development and Security Cooperation (IDSC)

We find out more about the trends around the South China Sea, the potential effect of interest rate cuts from the Federal reserve as well as the future of conflicts.

We also discuss the importance of Business and Risk intelligence firms.

This week, we speak with Jason Low, Regional Head of APAC of Iceotope

We talk about data centres and the pending issues surrounding various expansion projects in the region. How big a role will it play in the current economy given that it is a mostly digital landscape.

We also discuss the security and sustainability implications as well.