Podcast appearances and mentions of alvin tan

Have you ever been curious about working for a Japanese company but felt discouraged by stories of long hours, low pay, rigid hierarchies, and mandatory social drinking? If so, this episode is for you. Our guest, Alvin Tan, dives into his controversial Medium article, "Why More Foreigners in Japan Should Work for Japanese Companies: Six Reasons to Consider It."The article sparked a firestorm online, generating nearly 100 negative comments on social media, with many Japan experts calling working for a Japanese company a career dead end. But Alvin challenges that narrative, sharing six compelling reasons why it might actually be a great opportunity for foreigners.As someone who has worked for two Japanese companies myself, I've seen firsthand the benefits—and was inspired to offer my own six reasons why it's worth considering. Together, we break down 12 reasons why working for a Japanese company might just be the career move you didn't know you needed. Other topics we discuss:Learning about real Japan via Japanese corporate cultureMastering the Japanese concept of QC, Customer Service, and HospitalityThe difference between Otsukaresama and Gokorosama?Why Japanese companies don't have clear job descriptionsWhy one is unlikely to ever get fired from a Japanese companyThe pay isn't good, but the benefits are usually greatYou get paid to practice JapaneseBeing a great stepping stone for better job opportunitiesAlvin's two favorite untranslatable Japanese wordsAlvin Tan on Medium: https://medium.com/@alvintwritesAlvin Tan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvin-tanMore Now and Zen episodes: https://www.nowandzen.jp/Dream Drive: https://www.dreamdrive.life

In this digital age, financial influencers-commonly referred to as “finfluencers”- have gained significant traction. Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok have become popular hubs for many finfluencers to advise their followers on investment opportunities. However, this emerging trend has raised concerns among regulators globally. In Singapore, MAS board member Alvin Tan emphasised that there is a need for tighter oversight of financial influencers. Should ‘finfluencers' really be licensed? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Gerald Wong, founder & CEO of Beansprout, a MAS- licensed platform helping consumers to make better financial decisions to find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is danger when we become too comfortable as Christians - when we profess our faith but do nothing about it. There is an urgency for us to live as God's chosen people. Let us be transformed and be ready for the return of the Lord.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with Alvin Tan, COO, Sphere Consumer Products Asia - a company with its origins in France that combines environmental stewardship with cutting-edge packaging solutions. Discover how this industry leader is shaping the future of sustainable packaging through advanced research, strategic investments, and a dedication to green materials in Singapore.    Presented by Emaad Akhtar  This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palm oil prices have been projected to rise this year, with the Malaysian Palm Oil Council predicting an average trading price of RM4000. Is there cause for this optimism? We look to Alvin Tan, analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence for his sector outlook.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Data shows that more Malaysians are engaging professionally certified financial planners to help them understand the complex world of investments to match their financial goals. Anwar Mahbob speaks with Alvin Tan, President of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia to find out how this profession has evolved and why financial planning is for everyone, not only the wealthy.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Only a few years ago, IT teams and their security counterparts worked in separate silos. But as organizations face escalating threats and breaches, there is a burning need to converge IT observability and cybersecurity. The single biggest driver of this convergence is the need to share critical data to help security teams improve cyber resilience.In this PodChats for FutureCIO, Alvin Tan, Singapore-based regional vice president for Tanium, shares his perspectives on the importance of observability as viewed from the lenses of the CIO and CISO. We will also cover approaches IT and security teams need to consider in the race to achieve cyber resilience in the digital economy.1.       Perhaps before we begin our conversation, it is important for our audience to understand where your organisation is coming from. Can you briefly describe for us what is Tanium?2.       What is observability from the perspective of the CIO/CISO as it relates to security? Where do these roles converge (and diverge) on the topic?3.       Define endpoint protection in the context of the hybrid way of work.4.       What is unified endpoint management (UEM), and where does it sit in the technology stack?5.       How does UEM help an organisation meet its resilience goals post-pandemic? 6.       What are the proven steps to modernising endpoint management strategies?7.   How effective/reliable is real-time security?8.   Given the evolving nature of threats and the security solutions to tackle these, how can CISOs/CIOs optimise their approaches to security? 

Asia's currency markets are struggling to make sense of a global economy in transition. Rising US interest rates stir risks of recession while falling rates in China reflect growing urgency to give its recovery greater traction. Meanwhile, investors are treading cautiously, ever-wary of pitfalls ranging from China's beleaguered property sector to South Korea's household debt. Where does this leave the currency outlook for Southeast Asia and emerging markets? Where are the opportunities? Do the risks outweigh the rewards? Alvin Tan, head of Asian currency strategy at RBC Capital Markets, and Rena Kwok, Asia financials credit analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence join hosts John Lee and Tom Corbett for a closer look at how prevailing trends are impacting Asia's major currencies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The EPF has proposed a slew of reforms for its retirement scheme, including mandatory monthly withdrawals and a new Account 3 designed to strengthen income security. Alvin Tan, President of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia breaks down the rationale for these proposals and whether it will have the intended effect. Image by: Shutterstock

Manchester is blue, and now London too! With City clinching the FA Cup at the expense of their rivals Manchester United, all eyes now turn to Istanbul as Pep Guardiola's team are one match away from achieving an historic treble. Will they do it? Zia-ul Raushan weighs in from Wembley while Alvin Tan chimes in on the red devil perspective. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does Singapore plan its spending? Do we have a say in it at all? Are taxes going to keep on increasing?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever thought about working for a Japanese company in Japan, but were turned off by all the stories of long hours, low pay, slow career path, no incentives for performance, archaic hierarchy rule setting, social drinking requirements and more? Then this episode is for you. Alvin Tan is here to discuss his recent  controversial article on Medium titled “Why More Foreigners in Japan Should Work for Japanese Companies, Six reasons why you should consider working for one”. It was quite the combustible article in that it generated nearly 100 negative comments on Social Media. It seems that most of the Twitter-verse Japan experts firmly believe working for a Japanese company is a career death sentence. We discuss his 6 reasons why this is not the case. In fact I have also worked for two Japanese companies and I would not be where I am today without this great experience. Thus, I was inspired to offer my own 6 reasons why foreigners should work for Japanese companies. So together we examine 12 reasons why foreigners should work for Japanese companies.  Other topics we discuss:Was he surprised about the backlash to his article?Learning a lot about real Japan via Japanese corporate cultureMastering the Japanese concept of QC, Customer Service, or HospitalityThe difference between Otsukaresama and Gokorosama?Why Japanese companies don't have clear job descriptionsCredentials being less important than on-the-job training and a can-do attitudeUnless you seriously mess up, one is unlikely to get firedThe pay isn't good, but the benefits are usually greatGaining a new circle of friends and meeting a significant otherYou get paid to practice JapaneseBeing a great stepping stone for better job opportunitiesAlvin's two favorite untranslatable Japanese wordsAlvin Tan on Medium: https://medium.com/@alvintwrites Alvin Tan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvin-tanMore Now and Zen episodes: https://www.nowandzen.jp/gugu Mattress Company: https://gugu.jpDream Drive: https://www.dreamdrive.life

It's a special episode today, where Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and the Ministry of Trade & Industry, dropped by the YLB studio for a frank conversation that went deep. He opened up about his struggles with his A-level exams, why he left his private sector career behind to enter politics, and the secret MP's book club… Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Find Alvin Tan here! LinkedIn Instagram Facebook One Shiok Thing Unnecessary Inventions The Wildest Start To An NBA Season I've Ever Seen | Jxmyhighroller The FULL Cristiano Ronaldo Interview With Piers Morgan | Parts 1 and 2 | Piers Morgan Uncensored  

Honestly, this episode could do with more innuendo, but you can get it up with the SGExplainers for the next 40 minutes as we explore Singapore's relationship with the wild world of pornography. In this episode, you can look forward to: Diving deep into the regulations on exactly what you can and cannot do with regards to porn in Singapore Getting clarity on whether you have a future creating OnlyFans content from Singapore Learning more about some of the prominent adult video actors and actresses that have roots in Singapore ___ Intro Music: From Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay; Sources: Watching porn, getting addicted: Experts tell of cases they've seen and the risks linked to sexual offenders IMDA Internet Code of Practice Is Watching, Downloading or Filming Porn Illegal in Singapore? Alvin Tan (blogger) - Wikipedia Annabel Chong - Wikipedia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/support

Mr. Alvin Tan was elected as a Member of Parliament in July 2020, and was shortly appointed by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and the Ministry of Trade & Industry. He assumed these appointments on 1 Sep 2020. Mr. Tan has worked in the private, public and non-profit sectors. Before joining the government as Minister of State, he served as LinkedIn's Head of Public Policy & Economics for the Asia Pacific, where he and his team help economies prepare for the rapidly changing nature of work using analytics and data solutions. Mr. Tan has been an active community leader in Singapore since 2005, serving youth, seniors and vulnerable families in both the Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng and Moulmein-Cairnhill constituencies. He was also Chair of the Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circle (IRCC). Mr. Tan holds a First Class Honours in Economics from Sydney University and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University. He was awarded the 2008 Tan Kah Kee Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship, and the International and Global Affairs Fellowship from the Belfer Centre of Science and International Affairs at Harvard. Nurul Jihadah Hussain is the Founder of The Codette Project, which has been operating since 2015. The Codette Project is a non-profit ground-up initiative with a mission to improve access and opportunities for minority and Muslim women in technology. The Codette Project runs classes, workshops, panels, networking sessions and social events regularly, including Singapore's only women's hackathon. Nurul wants to create better communities and opportunities, and diversify what success means in society to show that anyone can be successful.  Show notes at: https://www.jeremyau.com/blog/brave-leaders

In our latest In Conversation episode, Alvin Tan, Assistant CEO of the Industry Cluster Group for JTC, discusses the upcoming developments and foreseeable future for Jurong Innovation District and Punggol Digital District with our Executive Director, David Kelly. Alvin also briefed us on the future of manufacturing and reimagining the future of the built environment sector. Alvin points out that its no longer just about providing land and building, but to play the role of an ecosystem builder to really connect the dots and bring projects together. In time to come, the new face of Singapore's manufacturing will be drastically different. It will be cleaner, smarter, and collaborative. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. Signup to our newsletter for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our website. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/britcham-singapore/message

Thank you for listening to this track produced by the Art Gallery of South Australia. Join Leigh Robb, Curator of Contemporary Art, in conversation with South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival feature artist Mark Valenzuela and Singapore-based ceramicist Alvin Tan. With a career spanning two decades, Mark Valenzuela is an Adelaide-based artist who works between Australia and the Philippines. Although his practice wilfully resists categorisation, ceramics is an enduring medium for Valenzuela and has functioned as a linchpin to his many-parted installations that combine elements of painting, drawing, sculpture, video, assemblage and street art. Alvin Tan is a Singapore-based ceramicist, President of Nanyang Clay Group, Singapore and part of the international Academy of Ceramics, Switzerland. For more information visit agsa.sa.gov.au Photo: Saul Steed.

In parliament, Opposition MP Jamus Lim suggested some government actions, like letting the currency appreciate, to counter the rising cost of living in Singapore. Sounds easy, but is it really? We discuss whether Minister of State Alvin Tan said enough in his rebuttal to calm anxious Singaporeans. Also, Minister for National Development Desmond Lee stated that “by controlling rent, we could end up reducing the incentive for coffee shop owners to invest in improving their coffee shops to provide better services and facilities to customers”. We speculate what “better services and facilities“ that customers might be missing out on in their neighbourhood coffee shops. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Our Sponsor - Ergotune Mesh material for your chair in sweaty Singapore? Love tailoring and tinkering to customize your seat? Find out more about the Ergotune Supreme V3 here! Jamus Lim and Alvin Tan debate over response to rising cost of living Jamus Lim and Alvin Tan spar over response to cost-of-living issues Full video of "sparring" - Adjournment motion on tackling rising cost of living Government dismisses rent control for coffee shops Rent control of coffee shop stalls might affect improvements One Shiok Comment Comment by thefallez YLB-inspired characters by winkscollective One Shiok Thing The Last Human – A Glimpse Into The Far Future Drake has a nostalgic moment on stage with the Backstreet Boys | CNN

A conversation between Singaporean Minister of State, Alvin Tan and Former Mexican Ambassador, Miguel Ruiz Cabañas moderated by our journalist, Sofia Hanna at Tecnológico de Monterrey, in which they discussed the present and future of Mexico-Singapore business relations and opportunities, and the reasoning behind the Asian nation signing the PASFTA

Singapore's parliament has passed an omnibus bill that will expand the powers of its primary market watchdog and introduce tighter regulation for crypto companies in the country. Passed on Tuesday, April 5th, the law is the government's latest effort to tighten its grip over the booming crypto industry. Singapore's lawmakers, however, maintain a crypto-friendly outlook and are set on continuing on a regulatory path that will make Singapore the capital of Asia's blockchain and crypto industries. Singapore's market watchdog gains more control over the crypto industry First introduced in February 2022, the Financial Markets and Services Bill was designed to bring digital token services in Singapore in line with new standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental organization fighting money laundering. The legislation will require virtual asset service providers—or cryptocurrency companies—which only do business overseas to be licensed. Companies headquartered in Singapore and not servicing customers in the state weren't subject to anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws. Alvin Tan, Singapore's state minister of trade, said this created a regulatory gap where such companies presented “reputational risks” for Singapore. He explained that overseas companies that offer crypto services in Singapore are subject to the country's laws even though they aren't physically operating in the country. And while most parliamentarians welcomed the new bill, some raised concerns that it could lead to crypto service provers being “double regulated,” or subject to different legislation in different jurisdictions. The same parliamentarians also said that the bill does little to mitigate consumer risks due to the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country's leading market watchdog, said that it would keep a close eye on the adoption of cryptocurrencies to determine whether further user protection measures are needed. On the other hand, Tan maintains his position that laws don't offer foolproof protection against investment losses, saying that consumer education and awareness remain the best weapons for fighting that kind of risk. Nonetheless, the new bill gives MAS the power to impose harsher penalties if companies fail to maintain the security of their platforms. The bill sets the maximum penalty for a breach of security at $740,000, a significant increase from the current liabilities administered by MAS. MAS will also have the power to issue prohibition orders against individuals deemed unfit to perform critical roles, activities, and functions in the financial and crypto industries. “The financial penalty, coupled with the flexibility to impose additional supervisory actions strike a balanced approach, signals the importance of having robust technology risk management, without being overly excessive for smaller financial institutions,” Tan told The Business Times.

Welcome to the Let the Money Talk podcast. In this episode, one of our top Financial Services Director, Alvin Tan, explains why is asset allocation important to you and me? Listen to this podcast to learn more about deconstructing world-class tactics, tools and routines. #PhillipCapital #YourPartnerinFinance #ServingYouSince1975 #FinTech #PITCH

Jade and Kat bring in an Asian male pornstar for episode 4! Fukfam, meet Alvin Tan. He hails from Malaysia and currently lives and works in LA shooting for the porn studio "Banana Life". When Alvin isn't banging out chicks on screen he's banging through them off screen. He's so committed to his exploits that he has a JOURNAL full of women.

Career Journalist Glenn van Zutphen and award-winning author Neil Humphreys are joined by Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Ministry of Trade and Industry to talk about the recent announcement of the two Singapore Together Alliances for Action, what the SG Care Volunteer Centre is all about and the roles it fulfills, and how more Singaporeans can be encouraged to volunteer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's welcome our 3rd musical guest, Alvin Tan, who had just released his new single, Favouritism! In this episode, he shared about his journey in being a singer-songwriter, and at the same time, an entrepreneur as well?! Talking about being an all-rounder... this is one to beat! And somehow, he managed to hold an EP launch just before our COVID-19 Circuit Breaker... Check out the exclusive live performance of Giving Up For Love on our YouTube Channel! Enjoy this episode? Wanna hear more? Do "Follow", "Subscribe" and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & YouTube @thetwoguysonecupshow.

From businesses seizing opportunities to transform and prepare for the world of digitalization, to co-creating solutions from the inputs of Singapore youths and the efforts the Government has taken to help the tourism industry. Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Alvin Tan shares how his experience and skill sets help with his new ministerial role and what to expect as we prepare for the future.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Germ clean and Sanihands launched mid last year,  Sureclean's products designed to reduce the risk of virus transmission.  Michelle Martin speaks to Alvin Tan, Managing Director of Sureclean to discuss the industry for disinfectants, his entrepreneurship journey and these two products.

In Mind Your Business, Howie Lim spoke to Alvin Tan,  Cybersecurity Industry Leader about remote workforce conundrums and how to amp up cybersecurity measures for organisations in a Work From Home setting.

Money and finance can be complicated matters and the question often comes up, do you need a financial advisor? And if you do, where do you start or how do you choose an advisor? Roshan addresses these questions and more with Alvin Tan, President of the Association of Financial Advisors. They also get into fee-only versus commission based financial planning.

Money and finance can be complicated matters and the question often comes up, do you need a financial advisor? And if you do, where do you start or how do you choose an advisor? Roshan addresses these questions and more with Alvin Tan, President of the Association of Financial Advisors. They also get into fee-only versus commission based financial planning.

Duration: 37 min In this latest podcast, ArtsEquator editor Nabilah Said and theatre reviewer Naeem Kapadia discuss the productions We Were So Hopeful Then (written by Ellison Tan and directed by Alvin Tan) and Acting Mad (with texts by Haresh... The post Podcast 64: The Orange Production 2019 appeared first on ArtsEquator.

The dollar came under pressure on two fronts this week - Donald Trump's impeachment risk and the president's disparaging remarks about the Federal Reserve for raising US interest rates. But it is the Fed's own views, with a tilt to the dovish side, that should see the dollar lose the momentum of recent months, Société Générale's Alvin Tan tells Roger Blitz. That should mean renewed strength for the euro and yen, but not necessarily for emerging market currencies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Duration: 43 min The latest collaborative production between Singapore theatre companies Drama Box and The Necessary Stage is Underclass 《贱民》, which explores poverty, inequality and human dignity in Singapore. It runs from 16 May to 3 June 2018. In this podcast... The post Podcast 38: “Underclass《贱民》” Interview with Alvin Tan, Kok Heng Leun, and Teo You Yenn appeared first on ArtsEquator.

The award-winning artist talks to Adeline & Jason on his inspiration, challenges and views on the Christian art scene in Malaysia. MUSIC: "Father we ask" - Pr Alvin Tan & Patrick Leong TESTIMONY: Being sensitive to God's prompting led Alysa to save a person from drowning.

Business Breakfast Series - 29 May 2015

Business Breakfast Series - 29 May 2015