Podcasts about AirAsia

Airbnb faces hurdles in reaching its $1 billion experiences business target, as the tours and activities sector grows slowly and customers typically book experiences separately from accommodations. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts launched its first global brand campaign since 2021, emphasizing personalized moments with bookable experiences and a new ad campaign titled “Make Special Happen.” Meanwhile, AirAsia Move plans to drop the “AirAsia” name within two years to establish itself as an independent travel platform for Southeast Asia. 5 Challenges for Airbnb Experiences Fairmont Launches First Brand Campaign in 4 Years AirAsia Move to Fully Rebrand as 'Move' Within 2 Years: CEO Nadia Omer Connect with Skift LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SkiftNews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Saviez-vous que c'est en Asie qu'il y a le plus de compagnies low cost, ces compagnies d'avions à bas prix ? Ou encore que Singapour est un port de marchandises presque entièrement robotisé ? Voici ce que l'on apprend dans le nouveau livre de Sophie Boisseau du Rocher. Spécialiste de l'Asie, elle publie : L'Asie-Pacifique, nouveau centre du monde, aux éditions Odile Jacob.   (1ʳᵉ diffusion le 15/02/25)RFI : Vous sillonnez l'Asie depuis plus de trente ans. Les transports, dites-vous, en Asie du Sud-Est sont à la pointe de la modernité ?Sophie Boisseau du Rocher : Oui, ce qui frappe lorsque vous débarquez dans un aéroport de Taïwan, de Thaïlande, de Singapour, de Malaisie, c'est leur rapidité et l'efficacité. Par exemple, à l'arrivée, pour rejoindre la capitale ou les villes importantes de province, il y a des navettes rapides ou des trains. Facilitée grâce à une avance technologique, expliquez-vous, au sein même de l'aéroport.Parfaitement ! Pour les flux de passagers, tout va très vite. Les passeports sont biométriques, il y a des bornes pour accélérer les passages des bagages et les vérifications d'identité.   Vous nous apprenez des mots nouveaux. Par exemple, au sujet des Routes de la soie chinoises, ces réseaux mondiaux (trains, avions, ports…), vous parlez des Routes asiatiques de la tech. Et il n'y a pas que la Chine, loin de là. Il faut sortir de ce préjugé de ne voir le secteur du transport que par le prisme de la Chine. En Asie du Sud-Est, la concurrence entre les pays est un élément important de compréhension de cette région du monde. Dans quel domaine ? Les conteneurs par exemple. Les trois premiers fabricants de conteneurs du monde sont asiatiques — chinois, japonais et sud-coréens. Vous êtes témoin de l'énorme développement du secteur maritime et du transport de marchandises par la mer ? L'Asie Pacifique est au cœur de la nouvelle géopolitique mondiale. 60% des bateaux transporteurs de marchandises du monde passent par l'Asie du Sud-Est. Avec un rôle important du port de Singapour ?Oui, aller à Singapour et voir le niveau de technologie du port est, pour des Européens, incroyable ! Pratiquement toutes les étapes sont robotisées — les grues, les transits pour relier les voies ferrées ou les routes pour continuer l'acheminement intérieur par camions ou trains. L'une des autres spécificités est l'aérien, avec la multiplication des compagnies low cost, les compagnies à bas prix.  Là encore, une incroyable réussite, que ce soit en Indonésie, en Thaïlande, en Chine, aux Philippines, en Malaisie. En Malaisie, Air Asia propose des vols locaux, provinciaux qui permettent de relier les villes secondaires entre elles.   Et ça fonctionne bien ? Parfaitement bien. Ce qui est intéressant, c'est de voir que ces compagnies sont très utilisées par les populations régionales qui n'ont pas les moyens de s'acheter des billets sur les compagnies nationales aériennes de leur pays ou sur les compagnies étrangères.  En définitive, votre livre est un grand souffle d'espoir pour l'avenir de l'Asie du Sud-Est et de ses transports.  Oui, ils ne sont pas du tout inquiets pour leur avenir ! Il faut veiller à ce que ce développement technologique et ces différentes solutions des transports fassent progresser le niveau de vie des habitants. Un mot de conclusion ? Juste un chiffre pour finir. Sur les 2,3 milliards d'habitants, qui n'intègrent ni l'Inde, ni l'Australie, 800 millions de jeunes se trouvent en Asie Pacifique !  À lire aussiNouvelles routes de la soie, 10 ans après

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Power banks have become an essential travel companion, but starting April 1, Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot will ban their use and charging in-flight, citing safety concerns. This decision follows a series of incidents involving overheating lithium batteries, including a Scoot flight fire in Taiwan and a Batik Air cabin smoke incident. With airlines like Thai Airways, AirAsia, and South Korean carriers implementing similar restrictions, this raises pressing questions. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Associate Professor Palani Balaya, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, NUS, to help understand the risks associated with power banks, the reasoning behind this ban, and what it means for air travel moving forward. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Hongbin Jeong Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian markets fall as Trump backs off on Mexico, Canada tariffs after market blowback; Bitcoin tumbles after executive order for Bitcoin reserve disappoints investors; Saudi sovereign wealth fund set to invest US$100 million in AirAsia. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saviez-vous que c'est en Asie qu'il y a le plus de compagnies low cost, ces compagnies d'avions à bas prix ? Ou encore que Singapour est un port de marchandises presque entièrement robotisé ? Voici ce que l'on apprend dans le nouveau livre de Sophie Boisseau du Rocher. Spécialiste de l'Asie, elle publie : L'Asie-Pacifique, nouveau centre du monde, aux éditions Odile Jacob.   RFI : Vous sillonnez l'Asie depuis plus de trente ans. Les transports, dites-vous, en Asie du Sud-Est sont à la pointe de la modernité ?Sophie Boisseau du Rocher : Oui, ce qui frappe lorsque vous débarquez dans un aéroport de Taïwan, de Thaïlande, de Singapour, de Malaisie, c'est leur rapidité et l'efficacité. Par exemple, à l'arrivée, pour rejoindre la capitale ou les villes importantes de province, il y a des navettes rapides ou des trains. Facilitée grâce à une avance technologique, expliquez-vous, au sein même de l'aéroport.Parfaitement ! Pour les flux de passagers, tout va très vite. Les passeports sont biométriques, il y a des bornes pour accélérer les passages des bagages et les vérifications d'identité.   Vous nous apprenez des mots nouveaux. Par exemple, au sujet des Routes de la soie chinoises, ces réseaux mondiaux (trains, avions, ports…), vous parlez des Routes asiatiques de la tech. Et il n'y a pas que la Chine, loin de là. Il faut sortir de ce préjugé de ne voir le secteur du transport que par le prisme de la Chine. En Asie du Sud-Est, la concurrence entre les pays est un élément important de compréhension de cette région du monde. Dans quel domaine ? Les conteneurs par exemple. Les trois premiers fabricants de conteneurs du monde sont asiatiques — chinois, japonais et sud-coréens. Vous êtes témoin de l'énorme développement du secteur maritime et du transport de marchandises par la mer ? L'Asie Pacifique est au cœur de la nouvelle géopolitique mondiale. 60% des bateaux transporteurs de marchandises du monde passent par l'Asie du Sud-Est. Avec un rôle important du port de Singapour ?Oui, aller à Singapour et voir le niveau de technologie du port est, pour des Européens, incroyable ! Pratiquement toutes les étapes sont robotisées — les grues, les transits pour relier les voies ferrées ou les routes pour continuer l'acheminement intérieur par camions ou trains. L'une des autres spécificités est l'aérien, avec la multiplication des compagnies low cost, les compagnies à bas prix.  Là encore, une incroyable réussite, que ce soit en Indonésie, en Thaïlande, en Chine, aux Philippines, en Malaisie. En Malaisie, Air Asia propose des vols locaux, provinciaux qui permettent de relier les villes secondaires entre elles.   Et ça fonctionne bien ? Parfaitement bien. Ce qui est intéressant, c'est de voir que ces compagnies sont très utilisées par les populations régionales qui n'ont pas les moyens de s'acheter des billets sur les compagnies nationales aériennes de leur pays ou sur les compagnies étrangères.  En définitive, votre livre est un grand souffle d'espoir pour l'avenir de l'Asie du Sud-Est et de ses transports.  Oui, ils ne sont pas du tout inquiets pour leur avenir ! Il faut veiller à ce que ce développement technologique et ces différentes solutions des transports fassent progresser le niveau de vie des habitants. Un mot de conclusion ? Juste un chiffre pour finir. Sur les 2,3 milliards d'habitants, qui n'intègrent ni l'Inde, ni l'Australie, 800 millions de jeunes se trouvent en Asie Pacifique !  À lire aussiNouvelles routes de la soie, 10 ans après

China-based AI model DeepSeek is rapidly gaining attention in the tech industry, potentially lowering AI costs for travel brands while disrupting online travel agencies. Meanwhile, Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, the new chairman of AirAsia Move, plans to integrate luxury travel and cruising into the superapp's offerings, expanding its reach beyond Southeast Asia. Despite a $4 billion loss, Boeing is making strides in its recovery, with FAA-approved plans to increase 737 Max production following safety improvements. Deepseek's implications for the travel industry Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio has big things in store for AirAsia Move Boeing believes it's making progress in its recovery Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews (https://www.youtube.com/@SkiftNews) and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Chris welcomes back Arpad Szakal, Principal Consultant at Cormis Partners, to explore the role of AI in the aviation industry. From AI-powered recruitment and predictive maintenance to operational safety and customer service optimization, this episode dives into how artificial intelligence is reshaping aviation. Arpad shares real-world examples from industry leaders like Lufthansa and AirAsia, while Chris raises critical questions about practical implementation, risk assessments, and workforce upskilling. Whether you're an aviation professional or tech enthusiast, this discussion offers valuable insights on leveraging AI for career development, efficiency, and innovation. Topics Discussed: AI's impact on recruitment and training. Risk assessments and operational safety improvements. Challenges like bias, ethics, and cyber security. The importance of upskilling and career growth in an AI-driven world. Practical steps for integrating AI in aviation roles.

Un Podcast de⁠ 2Playbook⁠ producido por⁠ Never Say Never. (NSN) con Raül Llimós, Marc Menchén y Marcos López.  El ‘caso Dani Olmo' se enreda para el Barça La NFL arrasa en audiencias navideñas en Netflix y desbanca a la NBA La Kings World Cup Nations suma a Red Bull, Spotify, McDonald's, Adidas y Air Asia como espónsors Marc Marquez y Red Bull lo dejan La UD Almería buscará la vuelta exprés a Primera con un presupuesto de 45 millones Rayo Vallecano firma un beneficio de 4 millones en la pasada temporada pese a sus pulsos con LaLiga, CVC y Hacienda El PGA Tour estanca su negocio y pierde 60 millones de euros en 2023, un año marcado por su guerra con el LIV Golf Los Juegos de París 2024 fueron rentables: tuvieron un beneficio de 26,8 millones Documental recomendado por Raül Llimós: ‘Los Williams' (NETFLIX) ¿Quieres escuchar más podcast de la industria del deporte? Apunta: PRO Media & Content, sobre la industria audiovisual y la creación de contenidos por parte de clubes, competiciones y marcas PRO Women in Sport, sobre deporte femenino, tanto en la práctica deportiva como en los despachos de la industria del deporte PRO Fitness, sobre la industria de los gimnasios Descubriendo la industria del deporte, el podcast de CAIXABANK, con Raül Llimós y Marc Menchén. Además, suscríbete a 2Playbook y llévate gratis el Atlas del Patrocinio 2024. ¡Y recuerda que tienes un 50% de descuento si eres estudiante! Contacto, sugerencias y feedback: podcast@2playbook.com 

In this special episode of Endgame, Gita Wirjawan welcomes back his dear friend, Tony Fernandes, for an in-person conversation after their first online discussion. Tony, the iconic CEO of Capital A (formerly known as AirAsia Group), shares his incredible rebound story after COVID-19, driven by a transparent and productive culture that has made AirAsia the world's best low-cost airline. With his signature optimism, Tony discusses the future of Southeast Asia's tourism and reveals the exciting potential of the AirAsia SuperApp. Don't miss this heartfelt and inspiring reunion! #Endgame #GitaWirjawan #TonyFernandes ------------------ Tony Fernandes' first appearance at Endgame: Bos AirAsia: We Are the Real ASEAN SuperApp Other episodes you might also like: How She Leads Half A Million Employee - Jessica Tan “There's More to Life than Finance and Economics" - Azman Mokhtar Singapore's Former Foreign Minister: The Next Flashpoint - George Yeo ------------------ Explore and discuss this episode further: https://endgame.id/ ------------------ Be our collaborator and partner: https://sgpp.me/contactus ------------------ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Restarting is harder than starting 07:41 - "Indonesia can easily have 150 million (tourists)" 12:40 - Building the ASEAN lane 17:16 - Know your business not just from your CEO office 27:04 - Four secrets of AirAsia 39:29 - “It's sometimes hard to be a politician to be fair" 43:17 - Why Tony disrupts the ride-hailing industry? 46:27 - How to build a corporate culture 51:46 - Get your act together before promoting

Today we'll be talking about backlash being faced by the Prime Minister over her flood response, a Russian actress who was swept out to see in a tragic incident, and a little later Malaysia's response to being used as a portal to avoid American tariffs.

This week, China's October Golden Week kickstarts Q4 of 2024 and the path toward South East Asia completing a 5-year Covid cycle. So, it's the perfect time to assess the top 8 talking points from the 9th month of the year. We begin in Thailand with the issues around the proposed introduction of Electronic Travel Authorisation, while Royal Assent for the Marriage Equality Bill makes it the third Asian jurisdiction to legalise same-sex unions. Elsewhere, AirAsia grabbed headlines throughout September and Singapore scored another F1 win. Plus, a new VAT refund scheme for tourists in the Philippines and a possible hotel construction moratorium in Bali. And finally, a Singaporean university is attempting to balance the inconveniences and benefits of a surge in tourist visitors. 

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Conor McCarthy is an airline industry veteran with over 43 years of experience, a serial entrepreneur and has helped set up several airlines and aerospace companies worldwide. He is the founder of PlaneConsult, an aviation consultancy company, which has, over the past 19 years, worked in many airlines including easyJet, Qantas, Alaska Airlines, Copa, and Thai AirAsia. He has held roles in Aer Lingus Commuter, Ryanair (where he was responsible for the famous 25 minute turnaround, among other things), and is a Co-founder, shareholder, and former director of AirAsia and its affiliates in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, and India. In 2009 Conor established Dublin Aerospace, parent company to Dublin Aerospace and Exeter Aerospace. Dublin Aerospace is now one of the world's leading providers of Aerospace MRO services. Dublin Aerospace developed a state-of-the-art Landing Gear facility in Ashbourne, and started up Exeter Aerospace in the UK. Based primarily in Dublin, Ireland, Conor is also the Founder and Executive Chairman of Emerald Airlines, Ireland's newest regional airline, and the exclusive operator of the Aer Lingus Regional network. This is the 34th episode with guest Conor McCarthy, Executive Chairman at Emerald Airlines & Dublin Aerospace, in the Davy podcast series 'Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly'. This podcast brings you insightful conversation between Aidan Donnelly and entrepreneurs and business owners/management with their own unique story to tell. If you like what you hear, please like, share and subscribe.

Send us a Text Message.Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -German rail operator Deutsche Bahn will cut up to 30,000 jobs over the next five years after posting a net loss of €1.2 billion for the first half of 2024.Ryanair announced distribution agreements with two major providers this week.SeatBoost integrates with Accelya Group, making their service available to airlines on the Accelya FLX Platform.Whilst still hoping to be carbon neutral by 2050, Air New Zealand withdrew from a previous plan to reduce their emissions by nearly 29% by 2030.Australian carrier Rex Airlines goes into administration.AirAsia reports an impressive 42% YoY passenger growth in Q2 2024.Ethiopian Airlines revenue increased by 14% to $7b in 2023/2024 on the back of a 23% jump in passenger numbers.Spanish regulators fine Booking.com nearly €414m for "abusing their dominant position".The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority is referring the American Express Global Business Travel acquisition of CWT for further scrutiny. You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the Show.

Meet Priveen, a courageous aviator who defied the odds. Undiagnosed with dyslexia until later in life, he faced significant academic challenges in his teens. Despite these hurdles, he soared to new heights, becoming a pivotal figure in establishing AirAsia's presence in Singapore. Life took a dramatic turn when he was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, pushing him to the brink. Yet, with unwavering determination and a good support system, he transformed pain into purpose, finding solace in spirituality. Discover how he transformed pain into purpose and overcame invisible battles to achieve extraordinary success. ========== Thank you for watching our video! If you enjoyed what you saw and want to stay connected with us, be sure to follow us on our social media platforms. Stay up-to-date with our latest content, behind-the-scenes moments, and exciting updates by following us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▶️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we focus on a carrier that has recently announced it will be launching services to mainland Africa for the first time.  Air Asia will launch Kuala Lumpur - Nairobi on 15th November with a 4 weekly service and deploy an Airbus A330-300 comprising 12 business class and 365 economy seats.  I am joined by Paul Carroll, the Chief Commercial Officer of the Air Asia Group and together we cover An introduction to the Air Asia offering and business model Why Nairobi was chosen as the first entry point in Continental Africa and why now? How strong are the commercials on the route? What has the reaction been in the short time since the route was announced and put up for sale? How important is the Chinese market in the route's success? How will Air Asia stimulate the market to support the growth it will need to ensure the route is viable and successful? Why start with 4 frequencies per week? Are there plans for partnerships/ interlines with African carriers? What is the distribution strategy in Africa? Connect/ Follow Paul on LinkedIn here If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the podcast to never miss another episode and share this episode with someone in your network who would benefit from listening. 

Welcome to the ninth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa's Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the new route developments in Africa, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant, and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant.  Key topics discussed: ✈️ Air Asia Kuala Lumpur- Nairobi ✈️ JamboJet launch of Mombasa- Zanzibar ✈️ Air France announce Kilimanjaro from November ✈️ FlyNamibia launch of Windhoek-Maun ✈️ The impact of visa policies on route development ✈️ Emirates extending the Seychelles flight to Madagascar ✈️ Ethiopian's Winter expansion and schedule changes ✈️ Air Cote d'Ivoire's expansion from October Rumour mill: ✈️ Etihad's postponed launch to Nairobi ✈️ Uganda Airlines to launch Gatwick ✈️ Uganda Airlines rumoured aircraft order ✈️ Singapore Airlines applies for Durban ✈️ Air Canada's potential in West Africa ✈️ Emirates announce a date to restart Lagos Chapters 02:42 AirAsia's New Route to Africa  15:26 JamboJet's New Route: Mombasa to Zanzibar 23:31 Air France's New Route to Kilimanjaro 35:48 Fly Namibia's New Route to Maun 41:43 Impact of Visa Policies on Route Planning  56:47 Emirates' New Route to Madagascar  01:05:51 Ethiopian Airlines' Winter Expansion 01:09:52 Air Côte d'Ivoire's Network Growth 01:18:30 Rumor Mill: Airline Speculations and Announcements 01:19:55 Uganda Airlines' London Ambitions   01:32:31 Air Canada in West Africa   01:40:06 Emirates' Return to Nigeria   01:41:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this week's Weekly Roundup, we discuss why 'Kudasai' girl Devin Halbal is such a global phenomenon as AirAsia becomes the latest brand out of Asia to onboard her as a part of its influencer content strategy. What makes her so special? Tune in to find out.Top stories of the week:'Kudasai' girl Devin Halbal for dummies: 101 on her virality formulaChagee Singapore nabs ex-foodpanda head as new CEO So Drama! Entertainment nabs ex-BBDO CEO Melvin Kuek as executive director

In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount my solo adventure to Kuala Lumpur after parting ways with Philipp. The journey begins with a hectic AirAsia flight from Manila, reminding me of the serene joys of train travel. Upon arriving in Kuala Lumpur, I reconnect with friends Misha and Verena, who I met on a train to Mongolia. We stay in a budget hostel, explore the vibrant Chow Kit wet market, and savor a memorable breakfast at The Red Bean Bag. The day unfolds with sightseeing, culminating in a daring taste test of the infamous durian fruit, which leaves us both intrigued and repelled. The narrative shifts to a lively night out, filled with billiards, beers, and spontaneous club-hopping, ending with an unexpected stay at a nearby hotel. The next day, I rest and then wander through Petaling Street Market and Jalan Alor, soaking in the local atmosphere. My journey continues with a bus ride to Mersing and a ferry to Tioman Island, where I reunite with Misha and Verena. Despite basic accommodations and scarce food supplies, we revel in the island's natural beauty, highlighted by an exhilarating jungle hike to a secluded waterfall. The trip concludes with a thrilling scooter ride and a nerve-wracking dash to catch a flight to Penang, setting the stage for future adventures in Thailand.

Welcome to the eighth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa's Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the new route developments in Africa, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant, and Dr. James Pearson, Analyst at Simple Flying.  Together, we discuss: Norse Atlantic Airways, a new carrier for Africa, is launching a three times a week operation from Gatwick in London to Cape Town International. Jon recently interviewed Norse, so if you want to hear more listen here EasyJet's expansion into Cape Verde. Could this move be the start of a trend of major European low-cost carriers expanding into sub-Saharan markets? Ethiopian Airlines' launch of the Warsaw route using the Boeing 737 MAX indicates their expansion into secondary markets in Europe. This strategy allows them to tap into niche markets and connect with their hub in Addis Ababa. ASKY Airlines has made schedule changes to improve the utility of their aircraft and enhance their economics. They have swapped some of their routing and are focusing on maximizing connectivity through their hub in Lomé, Togo. Etihad's postponed launch to Nairobi was attributed to paperwork issues or delays in obtaining the operating permit. The success of this route remains uncertain, given the competition from other airlines serving the Nairobi market.  The impact of political instability and restricted airspace which continue to pose challenges for airlines operating in Africa. RUMOUR MILL Emirates return to Nigeria (this has since been confirmed) Air Asia's plans for Africa  Uganda Airlines proposed Boeing order and Abu Dhabi route Air Peace looking at Abuja-London Air Canada looking at African markets SA flights to Thailand Subscribe to James' newsletter here  Read James' articles here Connect with James on LinkedIn here Connect with Sean on LinkedIn here  If you enjoyed the conversation, please share the episode with your network and leave us a review so we can be found by more people.

Police have now charged the five Sydney teenagers arrested this week suspected of terrorist activity; three have been charged with conspiring to plan or prepare for a “terrorist act” and two with possessing “violent extremist material”. There was a power blackout onboard an AirAsia flight from Perth to Jakarta this morning, Kanye West is setting up his own porn studio and in NRL, the Bulldogs have vowed to “vigorously” defend claims made against the club by former backrower Jackson Topine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elena Chechina has traveled to 158 countries   Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian.  I met Elena back at the ETF in Yerevan and started to realize what a unique life she was leading.  She is a true global citizen with true family connections to Europe, Asia, and Africa.  Elena has somehow managed to balance the multiple moving parts of her life … 3 children, a spouse who lives and works in Northern Africa, a full time job, and of course Chasing 193.  In this conversation, we learn how she manages the complexity of her life.      The next Extraordinary Travel Festival will be held on November 15, 2024 in Bangkok.  At the festival, we will have over 20 amazing speakers.  I am excited to announce new speaker Joe Cummings.  Joe has has spent time over six different decades in Thailand.  He wrote the first Lonely Planet Thailand Guide back in 1981. He offers an unique perspective on Thailand and travel that few have.  He is also a renaissance man, he is a linguist, an actor, and a musician.  You can buy your ticket now and use the code BANGKOK to save big at the .  If you have questions, just let me know.   I would like to thank everyone for their support of Counting Countries, especially my Patrons: Phil Marcus, Jorge Serpa, Per Flisberg, Justine Kirby, Marc Jorgensen, Sonia Zimmerman, Lori Pastorelli, Carole Southam, Sunir Joshi, Philippe Izedian, Gin, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ted Nims, Bisa Myles, Steph Rowe, Thor Pedersen, Adam Hickman, Katelyn Jarvis, Ed Hotchkiss, and Barry Hoffner for supporting this podcast.  You can support this podcast by going to .  My patrons will hear extra content with Elena that you will not hear.   I was in Bangkok for this recording while Elena was in Sweden. Please listen in and enjoy.    Thank you to my …. Phil Marcus, Jorge Serpa, Per Flisberg, Justine Kirby, Marc Jorgensen, Sonia Zimmermann, Lori Pastorelli, Gintaute Liutkeviciute, Barry Hoffner, Ed Hotchkiss, Katelyn Jarvis, Carole Southam, Thor Pedersen, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Adam Hickman, Bisa Myles, Ted Nims, Sunir Joshi, Gintaute Liutkeviciute, Philippe Izedian & Dale Wursten.          And now you can listen to ! And Alexa!   And write a review! About Elena Chechina Counting Countries Where are you from & where do you live: I was born in Moscow. I live in Sweden. What passports do you hold: I hold 2 passports: Swedish and Russian. Favourite travel app: Couchsurfing NomadMania Must carry items: Powerbank and headphones if traveling solo Baby carrier & small stroller when I travel with kids Favourite food: Sushi and exotic fruits, pad thai Favorite drink: Traditional Sweet green tea with mint prepared by my husband in Mauritania Sugarcane juice  Favourite airlines: Emirates and AirAsia (for budget travel) Favourite hotel: Traditional yurt in Kyrgyzstan Couchsurfing with families around the world Favourite travel book: Books written by other travellers in our community like "Long Road to Cullaville" by Boris Kester; "Chasing 193: a quest to visit every country in the world". I also love books based on real stories or taking place in countries like Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen e.g. The Kite Runner, Thousand Splendid suns, Desert Flower.. Favourite travel films: I love Bollywood movies and especially these movies about travelling: "Zindagi na milegi dobaara" and "Yeh Jawaani hai Diwaani" About Counting Countries Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who've spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter's Dance, written, performed, and provided by .  About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: , , and .  He is the producer of two travel documentaries: and .   Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has and keep up with his journey at How Many Countries Are There? Well… that depends on who you ask!  The United Nations states that there are . The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are . The Traveler's Century Club states that there are . The Nomad Mania The Most Traveled Person states that there are 1500 . SISO says there are .     Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. Disclaimer: There are affiliates in this post.

From Changi's statistical milestone to a festive travel renaissance and Taylor Diplomacy to Thailand's 'Tourism Salesman'. As  the end of Q1 2024 draws near, we move towards another major milestone. Nearly two years ago, on 1 April 2022, South East Asia began to fully reopen after the dark days of the pandemic. So, how has the first quarter of 2024 panned out, and what were the key takeaways? This week, Gary and Hannah assess the Top 8 travel and tourism talking points from throughout the region in the first three months of 2024. En route, we discuss the debut of China's C919 aircraft in ASEAN, the Thai PM's tourism pitch at ITB Berlin and higher passenger service charges in Malaysia. Plus, we look at AirAsia's plan to launch new airlines in Singapore and Vietnam and its parent company's goal of listing on the Nasdaq later this year. And we garnish each talking point with the region's latest travel statistics.

 The AirAsia Media Playbook: Integrating Travel Experiences About The Guest: Mahek Shah is the Global Head of Media at Airasia (AirAsia Media & Airasia Ads). Mahek is an integrated marketing and communications professional with rich digital marketing and product development experience. She started her career in advertising with successful stints at Ogilvy, IPG Mediabrands, Lion & Lion and Wavemaker before AirAsia. Timestamps: 00:00 - 03:40 Cold Opening, Sponsor Message, Guest Intro 03:41 - 05:51 The Evolution of Marketing: A Marketer's Journey from Traditional to Digital 05.52 - 07:32 Shifting Skills for Modern Marketers: From Fragmented to Integrated Experts 07:33 - 09:52 A Two-Pronged Approach to Strategic Planning and Inventory Monetization 09:53 - 11:20 First-Party Data Monetization: Leveraging Brand Ecosystems for Partnerships 11:21 - 14:25 Redefining the Travel Experience: Building an Immersive End-to-End Ecosystem 14:26 - 18:34 The Insourcing Trend: Why Brands Are Bringing Marketing In-House 18:35 - 25:54 Redefining Agency Value: From Execution to Consultative Problem-Solving 25:55 - 30:47 AirAsia Move: Redefining Travel as a Seamless End-to-End Experience 30:48 - 36:45 Redefining Travel Marketing: Working with Endemic and Non-Endemic Brands 36:46 - 40:30 First-Party Data and Ad Tech: Building Seamless Customer Experiences 40:31 - 41:51 Marketing Campaigns that Inspired Mahek 41:52 - 43:00 Why Mahek Admires Amazon's Business Model 43:01 - 44.53 Marketers who Inspired Mahek 44.54 - 47:26 Mahek Shah's Book Recommendations 47:27 - 50:36 Dynamic Digital Out-of-Home: AirAsia's Campaign to sell 7 Million Tickets 50:38 - 53:30 Advice to a Marketing Student at University Key takeaways from this conversation Marketing has evolved significantly, shifting from traditional offline methods to a digital landscape that's constantly changing. Modern marketers need to be multifaceted, integrating data, digital, and technology skills to deliver cohesive customer experiences. Brands are insourcing marketing tasks like media buying and content creation for faster turnaround times, better brand custodianship, and cost savings. Agencies must redefine their value proposition, moving from execution to strategic consultative partnerships that solve business problems. AirAsia's "Super App" vision is to provide a seamless end-to-end travel experience, from booking flights and hotels to local transportation. The Super App ecosystem allows AirAsia to monetize its assets through retail media and partnerships with endemic (travel-related) and non-endemic brands. First-party data and ad tech solutions enable AirAsia to target audiences on and off its platforms for better conversions. Integrating multiple technology platforms is the future of media, enabling seamless customer experiences across channels. Mahek admires Amazon for its progressive business model and aspires to build a similar media ecosystem. Philip Kotler's work and cultural literature have influenced Mahek's marketing approach. A recent 7 million seat sale campaign leveraged programmatic digital out-of-home advertising for dynamic, real-time targeting. Mahek advises aspiring marketers to understand data, derive actionable insights, and focus on connecting with consumers. Campaigns like Coca-Cola's "Share a Coke" and Dove's diversity campaign have inspired Mahek. A professor who taught her the strategic role of media in marketing has been a significant influence. Addressing business problems, understanding consumer insights, and delivering integrated experiences are key for modern marketers. Watch the full episode on YouTube For Show Notes, visit https://contraminds.com Connect with Mahek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maheks/ Connect with Swami: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sivaraman-swaminathan-9856501/ This episode was made possible by the great folks at MovingWalls. Moving Walls provides a global Adtech platform built by Out-of-home advertising experts, automating the process of planning, buying, executing and measuring OOH campaigns, with a presence across four continents and seven markets. Moving Walls processes more than 10 billion data points and measures more than 100,000 media sites across the globe. In 2017, APAC CIO Outlook listed us as one of the “10 Most Promising Digital Technology Solutions Providers”. Moving Walls is also a Tie50 winner, a listing of 50 most enterprising startups globally. Visit www.movingwalls.com to learn more.

On Money and Me, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out what's powering the stellar profits on several Singapore-listed companies, how China's Country Garden story might play out, and the latest on Hong Kong taxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Fernandes has worked in the music industry, owned a formula one team and co-owned a professional London football club, but these days he's concentrating on his core business as the CEO of AirAsia, a budget airline based in Malaysia that has transformed travel in South East Asia.We speak to him about his varied career, the airline industry's recovery from the Covid pandemic, and the recent safety issues at Boeing.(Picture: Tony Fernandes. Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)Presented and produced by Gideon Long

During this episode, we discuss Malaysia, with a focus on Langkawi. Trevor shares the highlights and disappointments from his recent trip with his wife and young daughter, from Etihad First Class to first-class lounges, luxury amenities, and more. Tune in for a first-hand account of South East Asian travel packed with handy insights of the highs and lows to help you plan your next trip. We discuss amenities and food, and experiences both inside hotels and beyond the property borders. Trevor shares an honest account of what he would do again, including paying another visit to a Waldorf hotel and avoiding accommodation where renovations are taking place. Join us today to hear all this and more! Key Points From This Episode: [00:00] Introducing this episode's conversation which centers on Langkawi, Malaysia. [00:58] Trevor's trip to Langkawi which was his daughter's final trip as a lap infant. [04:26] How Etihad addressed an issue with Trevor's daughter's boarding pass. [05:17] Cutbacks at Etihad including less airport lounges and in-flight comforts. [10:10] Terminal 1 and 3 and Tom's experience at the new first class lounge in Abu Dhabi. [14:04] Tom's early experiences with Etihad and how it has changed over the years. [15:28] Returning to the Grand Hyatt in Kuala Lumpur. [17:51] Why visiting malls in Asia is such a memorable experience. [20:19] Langkawi experiences starting at the St. Regis Hotel. [24:54] How the property is structured and the renovations that are currently taking place. [30:34] The Four Seasons Beach experience. [32:38] Luxury amenities at the Four Seasons. [35:45] Trevor's firsts on his most recent trip including traveling with Air Asia. [38:35] Traveling from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi. [41:35] Staying at the Park Hyatt in Abu Dhabi. Quotes: “If there's one thing I've learned with a lap infant, every single check-in has some or other random problem.” — @tmount [02:16] “I have nostalgia for the Etihad of ten years ago when I first flew them and it was amazing. It was my first time traveling with a Middle Eastern carrier.” — @TktweetsKim [13:52] “Don't overlook the mall when you are in a big Asian metropolis. It might be at least worth an afternoon stroll.” — @TktweetsKim [18:56] “We will stay at a Waldorf again. The care and the quality of the service was wonderful.” — @tmount [38:14] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Abu Dhabi International Airport Etihad Airways Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur St. Regis Langkawi Four Seasons Langkawi Air Asia Waldorf Astoria Bangkok Bangkok Airport The Flip Flop Traveler Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Oberoi Hotel Agra Thomas Kim on X Trevor Mountcastle on X

In the latest "Good Morning Hospitality" episode, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk explore intriguing stories in the hospitality world, including the Hilton Garden Inn's popularity among elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos and the upcoming luxurious Sandbourne Santa Monica hotel.  They also feature the first ski resort by Margaritaville in Lake Tahoe and the launch of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship. They also cover unusual travel incidents, like a passenger biting a flight attendant on an ANA flight and a snake found in an AirAsia plane's overhead bin, concluding with insights on hospitality experiences! Hospitality Hotline & GMC Report! Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!

For 24 days beginning in mid-October, Jack Rubalcave and Bill (and Nigel Leonis for part of the trip), traveled through 7 countries in Asia. It was truly an amazing trip and we crammed an incredible amount of activities and saw so many sights in such a short span of time in each place. We each brought only a backpack. We took 13 flights in the 24 days, and get this, our total outlay for airfare was $204! We flew on airlines like Scoot, Peach, Air Asia, and VietJet using our miles and points, and had almost no issues. Our lodging was just over $500 for all of these nights!Jack and I hope that you enjoy hearing about these adventures and get inspired to explore new travel destinations yourselves. We describe in this first of three parts our adventures for the first eight days of the trip in Japan, and in Vietnam, where we ended it. Japan stood out for its incredible energy, how nice and polite people were, its cleanliness, fantastic food, and its surprising customs. Like buying hot corn chowder from vending machines on the street - and it was actually good! Vietnam was unusual in how Communist it felt there and that pho is truly street food.Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman PodcastJack RubalcaveInstagram @jubalcaveSnapchat jackrubalcave

What do ya think about this? The CEO of AirAsia is getting BLASTED for having a topless massage during their meeting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thursday, ya beeetttchhhhh! Tramp stamps!!!! Ricki-Lee saw Marcia Hines'... let's talk about it! What have you seen in your hood? Shoppers are split on 'disgusting' animal carcasses carried on a busy street in Sydney! Know a fun nun? A nun FULLY decks a climate protestor who tried stopping a new church from being built! Where have you massaged? The CEO of AirAsia was slammed for having a half-naked massage during a meeting! Banned 4 Lyf! Aussie lads copped bannings from FIVE Las Vegas casinos! Kate Langbroek joins us live in-studio for a game of Quick Draw! Follow us @rickileetimjoel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate what rule of the consumer electronics is Apple breaking, Olam's Nigerian forex fraud, and why securities firm InnovestX is forecasting a jump in the Thai stocks market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a SuperApp, and why should the travel industry care about them? There are numerous reasons to care, as Gary and Hannah discuss this week with Jakarta-based Brett Henry, President & Director of MG Group. Brett guides us through a research-based definition of SuperApp characteristics, and explains the opportunities and challenges they provide for brands and travellers. En route, we discuss a bunch of SuperApps in ASEAN, including GoTo, Grab, WeChat, Meituan and Shopee. We also touch on AirAsia's SuperApp progress and ask "Is TikTok the next SuperApp in South East Asia?" (Spoiler alert: Absolutely). Plus, we discuss the hyper-localisation in each market to meet changing consumer needs, the region's complex e-payments landscape and the economics of distributing travel through SuperApps. And, where do home-grown SuperApps go in future? Will they develop their own travel inventories and further monetise their tourism presence? And is there an accelerating urgency for travel sellers to become engaged participants in SupeApp platforms?

I recorded this episode from the Costa Coffee in the departure hall Kuala Lumpur Airport. Air Asia have lost my luggage which has all of my clothes in, including the new suit I bought for the wedding on July 19th. Feels like it's one thing after another at the moment to be honest, but if we've learned anything from the billionaires-crushed-in-a-tube-in-the-ocean saga of the last week, the more privilege you have, the worse things have to be before people have any sympathy for you.

Alex gets lost at JFK T8, only to encounter crazy turbulences over the Atlantic (a future worsening trend). But how did he get there? Finally testing what Paul did in 2021, the Mint Studio — a hope for the future of long haul narrow bodies. Airfare prices are way up from 2019 (more than inflation!), is that temporary, or what prices will be, and should always have been (that's the opinion of AirAsia's founder), so, please, JetBlue, don't Norwegian it! When you call BA, you will get quoted different fees and taxes every time, just keep calling (but who calls in 2023??). Also, DO YOU KNOW WHAT AIRLINE YOU WORK FOR?Our proposal: play musical chairs in lounges and every five minutes, you have to get up and give somebody else your seat (just keep the ceiling intact, unlike in Paul's sound studio).  

In this episode, we take a glimpse into the future of how we may travel and how airports and airlines can incorporate innovation to build resilience into their businesses. I am joined by Javed Malik, Chair of the Advisory Board at Ink Innovation. Javed has been a leader in the aviation industry for over 27 years, having held various Group and C-level positions, including Group COO of AirAsia, COO of Bangalore Airport, along with senior roles at Qatar Airways, Worldwide Flight Services and British Airways. Javed leads the INK plus division and his advisory work focuses on ground handling, airline operations and airports worldwide. Together we discuss: What areas are the quick wins that require a limited investment for African airports to focus on? How can airports position themselves to be more attractive to investors?  Examples of real world hardware and software solutions that can quickly and affordably be implemented in Africa What this means for customer behaviour and the adoption of these new technologies. How do we cater for all different traveller profiles? Follow or connect with Javed on LinkedIn  Find out more about INK via their website

After 3 very challenging years, no thanks to the pandemic, has Tune Protect finally turned to corner? What are the growth strategies, why do they want to be part of the Bank Negara's financial sandbox and does being associated with Air Asia work against them. Questions we pose to Rohit Nambiar, Group CEO, Tune Protect whilst asking him if the market underappreciates the stock.

Airlines face wide-ranging fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago in February. The biggest is the airspace closure, but the war has also triggered a surge in global energy prices while western sanctions are pressuring Russian airlines. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss. Plus, why you need an accounting degree and years of experience to decipher AirAsia-parent Capital A's numbers. Reading List Airlines Adapt Amid Russia's Ukraine War AirAsia Looks to China to Drive Budget Airline's Recovery

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It's 5:05, on Wednesday, December 7 , 2022. This is your daily update of open source and cybersecurity news.This is Pokie Huang, coming from the 5:05 offices in New York City. Stories for today come from Trac Bannon in Pennsylvania with a report on scamming the digital workforce, Edwin Kwan in Australia on how AirAsia poor network organization spared it from future attacks, Katy Craig in California on Apple AirTag stalking initial report and DJ Schleen in Colorado with a report on the new version of the Software Bill of Materials vulnerability scanning tool. We are going to start with a story from Dan Whiting on his use of AI and Chat GPTLet's get to it!

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Twitter, WhatsApp, AirAsia, CoinSquare, 70,000 potential personal data breaches and a ton of healthcare patients all need to meet me at the bar for a drink...

Daixin Team claims ransomware attack against AirAsia. DraftKings users suffer credential harvesting and paycard theft. Assessing cyber risk in the US pharmaceutical industry. Killnet claims successes few others can discern. In Ukraine, kinetic attacks on IT infrastructure eclipse cyberattacks. Carole Theriault on digital echo chambers and what's in it for us. Nancy Wang from Forta's Alert Logic discusses how she is helping more young women get into the STEM field and leadership positions. Google seeks to render Cobalt Strike less useful to threat actors. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/11/224 Selected reading. Daixin Team claims AirAsia ransomware attack with five million customer records leaked (Tech Monitor) Daixin Ransomware Gang Steals 5 Million AirAsia Passengers' and Employees' Data (The Hacker News) DraftKings Users Hacked, Money In Account "Cashed Out" (Action Network) DraftKings says no evidence systems were breached following report of a hack (CNBC) Assessing cyber risk in the US pharmaceutical industry. (CyberWire) Killnet DDoS hacktivists target Royal Family and others (ComputerWeekly.com)  Ukraine Data Centers Became Physical Targets When Cyber Attacks Failed (Meritalk) Making Cobalt Strike harder for threat actors to abuse (Google Cloud Blog) Google seeks to make Cobalt Strike useless to attackers (Help Net Security)  Google Releases YARA Rules to Disrupt Cobalt Strike Abuse (Dark Reading) Google releases 165 YARA rules to detect Cobalt Strike attacks (BleepingComputer)

 That's what Air Asia boss Tony Fernandes has told us. Plus, we speak to John Lickerish of FLASH Entertainment ahead of this week's F1 grand prix. And, we talk real estate with John Lyons of ESPACE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fabrice Marie, a successful French serial technology entrepreneur who was previously CISO at giants like Lazada and Air Asia joins us this week to talk about cybersecurity and how the Linux-based OS from his new startup helps organizations. The Ask A CISO podcast is a production of Horangi Cyber Security, Asia's leading cloud security provider. The show is hosted weekly by cofounder and CEO, Paul Hadjy. -- Show Notes and Transcript -- https://www.horangi.com/blog/linux-and-the-enterprise -- About Horangi Cybersecurity -- More information about the Ask A CISO podcast: https://www.horangi.com/resources/ask-a-ciso-podcast About Horangi Cyber Security: https://www.horangi.com - About the Guest -- Fabrice's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabricema... -- Attributions -- Ending Music: “I Dunno” by Grapes http://ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/i-dunno-grapes Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/sNAE8-mB5lQWe

Today's episode of Let's Talk Loyalty features an innovative loyalty program called airasia rewards. AirAsia is a low-cost carrier, headquartered in Malaysia that created a compelling loyalty program and loyalty proposition for its guests and members, and then decided to expand it to multiple countries and across all aspects of everyday spend. Listen to learn about this comprehensive award-winning lifestyle loyalty program with Wai Fong Ong, Chief Loyalty Officer for the airasia Super App! Show Notes: 1.) Wai Fong Ong 2.) Air Asia Rewards Super App

How can brands use podcasting to engage their internal and external business audiences? Graham Brown is a published author on the subject of The Digital Transformation of Communication. His work has been featured in the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal and he has helped shape the communications strategies of some of the world's leading organizations such as McKinsey, AirAsia, Nokia, UNICEF, Disney, Monster Energy Drinks, The Singapore Institute of Management, and The European Commission. Listen as Graham takes us on a journey of storytelling brilliance, through which we explore the power of storytelling, the 3-box method that the best storytellers use, and how to use podcasting to engage your internal and external stakeholders. Discover the key to authentic communication and brand transformation, and how to have your message stand out in a noisy marketplace. What We Discuss in this Episode How to use storytelling to create positive change What we can learn from great comedians The key to agile storytelling that works Making your business communication come alive The storytelling method that the best movies and books have in common How podcasting can help you authentically engage your team The problem with traditional corporate communication methods The real secret to creating a great brand experience for customers Giving your internal influencers a platform to build upon Complete Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/432-brand-storytelling-with-b2b-podcasts-w-graham-brown 

Elon Musk - the world's richest man - has been in talks to buy social media giant Twitter since April. But the deal is stalling because of his concerns over the platform's 'bots'. His friend Ross Gerber tells us why it's so important to Mr Musk - and Twitter users. Latest figures show how Americans are spending more despite record inflation. Trading insider Joe Saluzzi analyses the numbers along with Chicago coffee businesswoman Amanda Harth, and Jill Renslow from Minnesota's Mall of America. Also, Air Asia boss Tony Fernandes says tourism on the continent is ready to take off again; and the former Canadian finance minister, Joe Oliver, has an interesting tale to tell about Vladimir Putin.

When you are an entrepreneur, you are driven by the challenge and intrigue of the business journey. Your reward is the excitement you gain from a genuine feeling of adventure. Graham Brown says his journey started in telecom and communications which lead him to become one of the world's most recognized podcasters. Brown started podcasting as a hobby to reach out to entrepreneurial nomads like himself which lead him to South East Asia to meet Billionaire Tony Fernandez of Air Asia to build a podcast asset to leverage the human connection. Graham believes leadership is Storytelling. Graham helps Corporate Leaders find their authentic voice through creating their own podcasts and speaking on other creative podcasts. Graham has hosted, guested on, and produced over 2,000 podcast episodes since 2014.A graduate of Artificial Intelligence & Cognitive Psychology (Sussex University) and Entrepreneurship (Harvard Business School), Brown is the founder of Pitch Media Asia - Asia's largest Podcast Media House and he is best known for being the Show Host of Asia Tech Podcast, The Podcast Show and Pitch deck Asia shows spanning 500 episodes across 15 Asian Markets. He is also a published author and has penned books such as “Brand Love: How to Build a Brand Worth Talking About” and “The Mobile Youth: Voices of the Mobile Generation”.Graham is also the founder of Pikkal & Co – Award-Winning Podcast Agency – an AI-Powered, Data-Driven B2B Podcast Agency in Singapore. He is a published author on the subject of The Digital Transformation of Communication, works including “The Human Communication Playbook”, “The Mobile Youth: Voices of the Connected Generation” – documenting the rise of mobile culture in the early 2000s in Japan, China, Africa and India and “Brand Love – How to Build a Brand Worth Talking About”.  Brown shares lessons learned from helping some of the world's leading organizations (McKinsey, UTI, Julius Baer, UBS,  and the Singapore Government find their voice with podcastsAs an entrepreneur, Brown founded mobile youth in 2000, the world's first youth-focused telecoms company, and built it into a multi-national company spanning 45 countries. He has appeared on CNN, CNBC, BBC TV, Financial Times, The Guardian, and Wall Street Journal. A prolific public speaker, he has spoken on topics ranging from Marketing Innovation to Early-stage Startup Investment. Throughout his exciting career, he has helped shape the marketing strategy of clients such as UNICEF, MTV, The European Commission, Disney, and Monster Energy Drinks, and even participated in the rollout of the world's first consumer mobile internet services (NTT DoCoMo's iMode) in Japan during the 1990s.A student of the world, Brown has lived in countries such as New Zealand, the UK, Spain, Japan, and Singapore and speaks fluent Japanese, Spanish and English. Let's welcome Graham Brown to the Follow The Brand podcast where we are building a 5 STAR Brand That You Can Follow!https://grahamdbrown.com/www.5starbdm.com