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Founder-Maxxing is the new trend… America is losing jobs, but gaining entrepreneurs.Blue Bottle Coffee was just acquired by China's Luckin for $400M… It's a 9-digit latte.Oil surged 14% in the biggest one-day pop we've ever seen… And it's a tax on the whole economy.Plus, did you go to that thing alone this weekend? It's lonely leisure, and honestly, we're big fans.$NSRGY $XOM $OILBuy tickets to The IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering) TODAYArlington, VA (3/11): https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/341317 New York, NY (4/8): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2Los Angeles, CA (6/3): SOLD OUTGet your TBOY Yeti Doll gift here: https://tboypod.com/shop/product/economic-support-yeti-doll NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retail is shifting fast across Asia-Pacific and this week's Five Things Friday unpacks the signals every operator, brand and investor needs to watch.Low Ngai Yuen MD AEON360 & Ryf Quail (Managing Director, NRF Retail's Big Show APAC & Middle East) joins the conversation with major personal news, and major market insight.In this episode:• Sephora partners with Olive Young to launch dedicated K-Beauty zones globally• Luckin Coffee opens its 30,000th store and expands its flagship + small format model• Inflation resurfaces across Australia and Japan• The structural rise of convenience snacking• Why Seoul is becoming the flagship retail experience capital of AsiaThis is not trend watching. This is structural change.From cultural authority in beauty to omnichannel rollout strategies, from tier-2 coffee expansion to generational food behavior shifts — this episode maps where retail is headed next.ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Welcome to the official channel of The Retail Podcast, your hub for global retail intelligence.Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.What to expect:Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.

Longtemps considérée comme un passage obligé pour les entreprises internationales, la Chine fait aujourd'hui l'objet de nombreuses interrogations. Ralentissement économique, tensions géopolitiques et concurrence locale poussent les groupes occidentaux à repenser leur présence sur place, parfois en s'alliant à des partenaires chinois. On parle souvent de la Chine lorsqu'il s'agit d'économie mondiale. Mais ce qui retient l'attention aujourd'hui, c'est le changement de regard que les entreprises du monde entier portent sur le pays. Le quotidien économique britannique Financial Times pointe ce phénomène : alors qu'il y a encore quinze ans, être présent en Chine relevait presque de l'obligation, les entreprises s'interrogent désormais. Faut-il y rester, et surtout, à quel prix et sous quelle forme ? Cette remise en question s'explique par la situation économique du pays. La croissance chinoise ralentit durablement, le marché de l'immobilier – l'un des piliers historiques de l'économie – traverse une crise profonde et la consommation marque le pas. À cela s'ajoute la géopolitique. Les relations entre Pékin et Washington sont tendues et souvent imprévisibles. Résultat : pour les entreprises occidentales, faire des affaires en Chine devient plus risqué. Selon une enquête de la Chambre de commerce américaine à Shanghai, moins d'une entreprise sur deux se dit aujourd'hui optimiste quant à ses perspectives dans le pays. La concurrence locale bouscule les marques occidentales Même les entreprises qui continuent de faire des affaires en Chine doutent. D'autant plus que la concurrence locale s'est considérablement renforcée. Il y a encore dix ou quinze ans, les marques occidentales bénéficiaient d'un véritable effet prestige. Aujourd'hui, cet avantage a presque disparu. Le Financial Times prend l'exemple des cafés Starbucks. Symbole mondial de la consommation occidentale, l'enseigne est désormais dépassée par Luckin Coffee, une chaîne chinoise très digitale et agressive sur les prix. Luckin compte aujourd'hui trois fois plus de points de vente que Starbucks en Chine. Le phénomène ne se limite pas au secteur du café. Il touche également les supérettes, la restauration rapide ou encore le prêt-à-porter. Dès lors, tout l'enjeu pour les entreprises étrangères est clair : faut-il partir, ou rester au risque de perdre des parts de marché et donc de l'argent ? Partenariats locaux : un ajustement stratégique Pour répondre à cette question, il faut rappeler que la Chine reste, dans de nombreux secteurs, le premier ou le deuxième marché mondial. Le pays compte 1,4 milliard d'habitants et héberge une base industrielle et logistique quasiment irremplaçable. Abandonner la Chine, c'est souvent abandonner l'Asie dans son ensemble. C'est pourquoi de nombreuses entreprises occidentales choisissent une autre voie. Pour continuer d'exister en Chine, elles ont recours à des capitaux et à des investissements locaux. L'idée est de rester dans le pays sans tout piloter depuis Paris, New York ou Londres. Concrètement, ces groupes internationaux vendent une partie de leurs activités chinoises, s'associent à des fonds locaux ou transfèrent la gestion à des partenaires sur place. Cette gouvernance locale permet de prendre des décisions plus rapides et mieux adaptées au marché, sans attendre la validation d'un siège situé à plusieurs milliers de kilomètres et peu familier des habitudes de consommation chinoises. C'est le choix qu'a fait Starbucks. L'enseigne américaine a vendu 60% de ses activités chinoises à un fonds basé à Hong Kong, avec l'ambition d'ouvrir 20 000 magasins en Chine, contre 8 000 aujourd'hui. Au-delà de cet exemple, le signal est fort : les géants mondiaux acceptent désormais de partager le contrôle pour survivre et se développer. Un ajustement stratégique devenu incontournable.

In this episode of China Decode, hosts Alice Han and James Kynge break down how China is quietly building the “Android of AI” while the U.S. is pouring billions into the ultra-premium iPhone equivalent. As American firms chase ever-bigger, pricier models, Chinese competitors are going lean, open-source, and dirt-cheap — and U.S. startups are already switching to them. They unpack why Chinese models are suddenly dominating Hugging Face, how an AI price war could spark a market correction, and whether U.S. export controls are backfiring. Plus, a diplomatic firestorm between China and Japan is raising tough questions about the future balance of power in East Asia. With Tokyo taking an unusually hard line on Taiwan — and Beijing responding with fury — Alice and James examine what's driving the escalation, what it means for U.S. strategy, and how historical grievances still shape the region's security map. Finally, China's coffee wars are heating up — and Starbucks is blinking. After losing ground to aggressive local rivals like Luckin and Cotti, Starbucks is selling off majority control of its China business. They explore why Western brands keep struggling in China's hyper-competitive consumer market — and whether Starbucks can claw back relevance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Starbucks Coffee Co announced on Tuesday that it has sold a majority stake in its China business to Boyu Capital, a leading Chinese investment firm, forming a joint venture that will operate Starbucks' retail operations in the country. The move marks a major step in the coffee chain's next phase of growth in its fastest-expanding market. 周二，星巴克咖啡公司宣布，已将其中国业务的大部分股权出售给中国领先投资机构博裕资本，双方将成立一家合资企业，运营星巴克在中国的零售业务。此举标志着这家咖啡连锁企业在其增长最快的市场中，迈出了下一阶段发展的重要一步。Under the agreement, Boyu Capital will acquire up to a 60 percent stake in Starbucks' China retail operations based on a cash-free, debt-free enterprise value of about $4 billion, while the US coffee chain will retain a 40 percent stake. Starbucks will continue to own and license its brand and intellectual property to the new entity.Starbucks estimates the total value of its China retail business will exceed $13 billion, reflecting proceeds from the stake sale, the retained equity interest and the net present value of ongoing licensing payments over the next decade or longer.根据协议，以约40亿美元的无现金、无债务企业估值计算，博裕资本将收购星巴克中国零售业务高达60%的股权，而这家美国咖啡连锁企业将保留40%的股权。星巴克将继续拥有其品牌及知识产权，并将其授权给新成立的实体使用。星巴克估计，其中国零售业务的总价值将超过130亿美元，这一估值涵盖了股权出售所得、持有的股权价值，以及未来十年或更长时间内持续授权费用的净现值。The JV, headquartered in Shanghai, underscores Starbucks' long-term confidence in the Chinese market, where it has operated for more than 26 years and currently runs about 8,000 stores.这家总部位于上海的合资企业，凸显了星巴克对中国市场的长期信心。星巴克已在中国运营超过26年，目前在中国拥有约8000家门店。The company said the partnership aims to expand that footprint to as many as 20,000 locations over time, tapping into demand from smaller cities and emerging regions.星巴克表示，该合作旨在逐步将其在中国的门店数量扩大至2万家，以挖掘三四线城市及新兴地区的市场需求。"Boyu's deep local knowledge and expertise will help accelerate our growth in China, especially as we expand into smaller cities and new regions," said Brian Niccol, chairman and CEO of Starbucks Coffee Co.星巴克董事长兼首席执行官布莱恩・尼科尔表示：“博裕资本深厚的本土经验与专业知识，将助力我们加快在中国的增长步伐，尤其是在我们向中小城市及新区域扩张的过程中。”According to consultancy Euromonitor International, China's specialty coffee and tea shop market reached 132.5 billion yuan ($18.6 billion) in 2024 and is forecast to rise to 273.9 billion yuan by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate of 13.5 percent.根据欧睿国际咨询公司的数据，2024年中国特色咖啡及茶饮店市场规模达到1325亿元人民币（约合186亿美元），预计到2029年将增至2739亿元人民币，复合年增长率达13.5%。Despite this, Starbucks' market share has slipped in recent years, ranking second behind Luckin Coffee in 2025. Luckin's second-quarter revenue surged 47.1 percent year-on-year to 12.36 billion yuan, while its net profit grew 43.6 percent to 1.25 billion yuan. By the end of June, Luckin's total store count reached 26,206, including nearly 9,300 franchised locations.尽管市场整体增长态势良好，但近年来星巴克的市场份额有所下滑。2025年，其市场排名已落后于瑞幸咖啡，位居第二。瑞幸咖啡第二季度营收同比增长47.1%，达123.6亿元人民币，净利润同比增长43.6%，至12.5亿元人民币。截至6月底，瑞幸咖啡门店总数已达26206家，其中包括近9300家特许经营门店。Starbucks' performance, however, has shown signs of improvement this year. For the quarter ended Sept 28, Starbucks China reported revenue of about $831.6 million, up 5 percent year-on-year, with both the operating profit and profit margin rising for four consecutive quarters.不过，今年星巴克的业绩已显现出改善迹象。在截至9月28日的季度中，星巴克中国营收约为8.316亿美元，同比增长5%，营业利润及利润率已连续四个季度实现增长。Reports of Starbucks' plan to sell a stake in its China business surfaced earlier this year. In July, CNBC reported that more than 30 investors, including Hillhouse Capital, Carlyle, KKR and Centurium Capital — Luckin Coffee's largest shareholder — had expressed interest. By October, the Financial Times reported that five private equity firms had submitted binding bids: Sequoia Capital, Primavera Capital, FountainVest Partners, Carlyle and Boyu Capital. Among them, Carlyle and Boyu were regarded as the frontrunners.有关星巴克计划出售中国业务部分股权的消息于今年早些时候浮出水面。7月，美国消费者新闻与商业频道报道称，包括高瓴资本、凯雷集团、KKR集团以及瑞幸咖啡最大股东大钲资本在内的30多家投资方均表达了兴趣。到10月，英国《金融时报》报道称，已有五家私募股权公司提交了具有约束力的报价，分别是红杉资本、春华资本、方源资本、凯雷集团和博裕资本。其中，凯雷集团与博裕资本被视为热门候选方。Boyu Capital, known for investments in technology, consumer and healthcare sectors, has backed more than 200 companies, including SKP luxury shopping centers, Mixue Group and iQiyi.博裕资本以投资科技、消费及医疗健康领域闻名，已投资超过200家企业，包括SKP奢侈品购物中心、蜜雪冰城集团及爱奇艺等。"This partnership reflects our shared belief in the enduring strength of that brand and the opportunity to bring even greater innovation and local relevance to customers across China," said Alex Wong, partner at Boyu Capital.博裕资本合伙人黄宇铮表示：“此次合作体现了我们对星巴克品牌持久实力的共同信心，也彰显了我们为中国各地消费者带来更多创新产品及本土化服务的机遇。”Industry observers say the deal mirrors McDonald's 2017 sale of its China business to CITIC Capital, which helped the fast-food giant double its restaurant count in eight years through localized decision-making, supply chain development and digital innovation.行业观察人士指出，这笔交易与2017年麦当劳将中国业务出售给中信资本的模式相似。当时，通过本土化决策、供应链建设及数字化创新，麦当劳中国的门店数量在八年内实现了翻倍。Jason Yu, general manager of CTR Market Research, said Boyu's involvement will help Starbucks "optimize store locations, introduce localized products and enhance brand competitiveness in lower-tier markets".央视市场研究总经理虞坚表示，博裕资本的参与将帮助星巴克“优化门店选址、推出本土化产品，并提升其在下沉市场的品牌竞争力”。The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of Starbucks' fiscal year 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.该交易预计将在星巴克2026财年第二季度完成，具体取决于监管部门的审批情况。stake/steɪk/n.股权；股份joint venture/ˌdʒɔɪnt ˈventʃə(r)/n.合资企业；合资经营

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss how the breakeven threshold reveals a more robust labor landscape than stats show. Why shifting away from rigid quarterly filings could free up companies and provide better long-term insights for investors. The inside scoop on Luckin's bold U.S. expansion strategy and how it's challenging the coffee giant's dominance with aggressive pricing and tech-driven growth. Americans can't stop buying cars they don't need.

If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon: • https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward• https://www.youtube.com/mapitforwardCheck out our on-demand workshops here: • https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsConsider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here:• https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingJoin our mailing list:• https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th of a 5-part series with Reza Kosar, Co-Founder/Managing Partner of Slick Coffee Co. in Oman, on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. This series, originally aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast a month earlier, follows the same series flow as our conversation with Ian Fretheim. In this series, host Lee Safar and Reza (originally from Iran) explore what quality is in coffee.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Tools That Assess Coffee's Quality - https://youtu.be/InfIqtHJuNQ2. Defining Quality in the Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/tmwLIE95SoM3. Coffee Competition and Coffee Quality - https://youtu.be/H2yD6MMZQ0s4. The CVA Isn't Solving Problems - https://youtu.be/j5WGfEwzXkQ5. The Future Technology of Coffee - https://youtu.be/mcMti6iN64gIn the final episode of this podcast series, Lee and Reza explore the future of the coffee industry and impact of advancing technology on roles like baristas, Q graders, and cuppers. They also touch on the emergence of brands like Luckin in the U.S. market and how social media could redefine coffee quality.With insights on technology, industry trends, and business advice, this episode offers a comprehensive look at what's ahead for coffee professionals.Connect with Reza Kosar and Slick Coffee Co. here:https://www.instagram.com/rezakosar_/https://www.instagram.com/slickcoffeeco/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rezakosar/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon: • https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward• https://www.youtube.com/mapitforwardCheck out our on-demand workshops here: • https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsConsider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here:• https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingJoin our mailing list:• https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th of a 5-part series with Reza Kosar, Co-Founder/Managing Partner of Slick Coffee Co. in Oman, on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward.In this series, host Lee Safar and Reza (originally from Iran) explore what quality is in coffee.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Tools That Assess Coffee's Quality - https://youtu.be/NoIyvxIEKHY2. Defining Quality in the Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/1B5XZbBgfoo3. Coffee Competition and Coffee Quality - https://youtu.be/848P1bhuVsk4. The CVA Isn't Solving Problems - https://youtu.be/a_SWpLql0FU5. The Future Technology of Coffee - https://youtu.be/7XaTBVLiNpoIn the final episode of this podcast series, Lee and Reza explore the future of the coffee industry and impact of advancing technology on roles like baristas, Q graders, and cuppers. They also touch on the emergence of brands like Luckin in the U.S. market and how social media could redefine coffee quality.With insights on technology, industry trends, and business advice, this episode offers a comprehensive look at what's ahead for coffee professionals.Connect with Reza Kosar and Slick Coffee Co. here:https://www.instagram.com/rezakosar_/https://www.instagram.com/slickcoffeeco/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rezakosar/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

A delicious corporate rivalry is brewing! After an accounting fraud scandal nearly derailed its rise, Luckin Coffee has become the top-selling coffee chain in China. Now it's expanding stateside, with two new locations in New York City. WSJ's Hannah Miao  explains why Luckin's tech-forward business model made it a winner in China, and whether Starbucks can fend off the competition by returning to its coffee house roots. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: Fraud Rocks China's Hottest Coffee Startup The Inside Story of Starbucks's CEO Drama The Underdog Coffee Bean That's Making a Comeback Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luckin Coffee's 1st US location opened in NYC… and it's got an anti-Starbucks strategy #ZeroPlace.Elon Musk is fighting to block Trump's Big Beautiful Bill… because clean energy gets runover.Stetson invented the cowboy hat, now it's living its best life… Being founded in 1865 is its competitive advantage.Plus, we're sharing our Mid-Year's Resolutions (like New Years… but midway through)$LKNYC $SBUX $FDXWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Hamilton The Musical

Emerging markets are reshaping the global economy, and a convergence of powerful, long-term trends is accelerating this shift. These include surging demand for commodities, exploding middle-class spending power and booming inter-regional trade. Investment specialist Andrew Keiller reveals some of the standout growth companies positioned to capitalise on this transformation and why now might be the perfect time to take advantage. Background:Andrew Keiller is a partner in Baillie Gifford and an investment specialist in our Emerging Markets Clients Team.In this episode, he discusses how some of the fastest-growing developing economies are driving change in the world and the forces that could further hasten that trend. The discussion builds on his recent paper, Emerging markets in 2050: growth in a changing world, which identifies long-term structural shifts tilting the odds in favour of standout companies in Asia, Latin America and eastern Europe. In the podcast, he expands on this by identifying some of the companies that could be big winners, including:the lithium miner SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile), which is set to benefit from a mismatch in supply and demand for the critical ingredient to electric car batteries and other energy storage systems the South Korean high bandwidth memory chipmaker, SK Hynix, whose products are critical to training artificial intelligence systems at speedthe ‘super-app' operator Kaspi.kz, which provides everything from bill payments, banking and travel bookings to shopping, maps and messaging  the Singaporean ecommerce, fintech and gaming conglomerate Sea, whose chief executive has ambitions to extend into further sectorsChina's biggest coffee chain, Luckin Coffee, which is giving the country's 1.4 billion citizens a passion for the beverage with its ever-changing menu of inventive recipes In addition, Keiller discusses the implications of President Trump's tariffs and why many Chinese companies still offer an exciting investment opportunity. Resources: Emerging markets in 2050: growth in a changing worldEmerging markets: our philosophyEmerging markets: rethinking the opportunityFinding high-calibre growth companies in emerging markets (podcast)Luckin Coffee: looking forwardKaspi's super-appSouth-east Asia's rising export stars (podcast)SQM: powering the futureThe Time-Travelling Economist by Charlie Robertson Companies mentioned include:Kaspi.kzLuckin CoffeeSeaSK HynixSQMTimecodes:00:00  Introduction01:35  Baillie Gifford beginnings and a trip to Hong Kong03:15  Transformational trends playing out to 2050 and beyond05:05  US exceptionalism and multiple spheres of influence07:25  Rising trade between emerging market nations08:35  Redesigning Chinese e-scooters for Vietnam and the Philippines10:15  The possibility of reduced reliance on the US dollar11:40  Increasing demand for raw materials and semiconductors12:35 Digital-first companies and underserved communities 14:45  Four types of firms capitalising on long-term growth factors16:25  SQM's lithium mines in Chile's Atacama Desert17:55  Lithium's long-term commodity cycle opportunity18:45  SK Hynix's high bandwith memory and its role in AI20:40  Kaspi.kz's Kazakh super-app21:40  Kaspi's expansion plans in Uzbekistan and beyond23:00  Sea's founder Forrest Li and importance of culture24:30  Luckin Coffee's huge domestic opportunity25:25  Luckin's taste for invention26:40  Investing in China amid a trade clash28:50  The risk of underexposure29:40  Book choice30:55  Investing in Africa

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Dr Paul Luckin is an authority on human survivability. He's a medical advisor to the Police Search and Rescue teams and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (that's AMSA), providing time-frames for human survival during Search and Rescue operations.In part 2 of my conversation with Paul, we look deeper into demographics and practicalities of surviving in the wild. What should people do if in that situation and ask what can be done to help get these messages across.

Dr Paul Luckin is an anaesthetist, with a very unique background.As an authority on human survivability he's a medical advisor to the Police Search and Rescue teams and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (that's AMSA), providing time-frames for human survival during Search and Rescue operations.He teaches the medical aspects of Search and Rescue, and is on the directing staff of the National Police Search and Rescue Managers Course.A humble and highly trained specialist clinician and expert in search and rescue, he has served as a Captain in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve in Bougainville, East Timor, in the Resuscitation and Retrieval Team for the victims of the first Bali bombing, and in the first foreign medical team into Banda Aceh following the 2004 tsunami, and much, much more.In 2015, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia, AM, for significant service to thecommunity through emergency medicine, and he joins me today…

When it comes to survival, AMSA Medical Advisor Dr Paul Luckin has seen it all. His long career as medical doctor in search and rescue, and his in-depth understanding of the human psyche has made him a leading expert in calculating the timeframe for survival for people in life-threatening situations. He began his life in emergency medicine helping cut people out of cars in Tasmania, and after his medical degree went to South Africa where he finished his medical training and worked in search and rescue in remote and mountainous locations. As a Commander in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, Paul has served in Afghanistan, Bougainville and East Timor. He was in the Resuscitation and Retrieval Team for the victims of the Bali bombs, and was in the first medical team into Banda Aceh following the tsunami. Most recently, he assisted police in locating the missing hiker in the Koszuisko National Park. Luke Grant chats with Dr Paul Luckin to find out what’s involved in finding people when the odds are stacked against them and the toll this takes on those searching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China’s Luckin Coffee is the nation’s top coffee retailer, overtaking even Starbucks. That would be notable itself, but less than four years ago the company filed for bankruptcy, making its comeback even more unlikely. The turnaround is in part thanks to the chain’s automated stores, cut-price deals and innovative drinks that appeal to local tastes. Today on The Big Take Asia, host K. Oanh Ha speaks with Bloomberg’s Rachel Chang on how Luckin managed to turn around its failing business to overtake Starbucks, and asks whether it can hold on to its success as coffee takes off in China, and more rivals emerge. Read more: China’s Luckin Coffee Is Back From the Brink and Beating Starbucks Further listening: What Does China’s Economic Slowdown Mean For the Communist Party? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aktien hören ist gut. Aktien kaufen ist besser. Bei unserem Partner Scalable Capital geht's unbegrenzt per Trading-Flatrate oder regelmäßig per Sparplan. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Aktien + Whatsapp = Hier anmelden. Lieber als Newsletter? Geht auch. Das Buch zum Podcast? Jetzt lesen. Die Zinsen tun dem DAX weh. Micron tut dem DAX weh. Aber wenigstens braucht KI Speicherchips. Darden ist groß, Lamb Weston geht's mies, Hims & Hers braucht wieder Engpässe. Außerdem: Zahlen von Nike & Aufträge bei Boeing, Rheinmetall & Palantir. Luckin Coffee (WKN: A2PJ6S) war günstiger und schneller als Starbucks. Das Problem: Jetzt ist Cotti Coffee schneller und günstiger als Luckin. Rund ums neue Jahr fragen sich viele, wie sie ihr Geld anlegen sollen. Aber wie machen's eigentlich die Großen? Der KENFO zeigt's euch. Diesen Podcast vom 20.12.2024, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung.

The coffee industry is brewing big changes as Starbucks navigates high CEO turnover and faces a new challenge from Luckin Coffee, China's largest coffee chain. These developments signal a potential shake-up in the competitive landscape of the global coffee market. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on two major developments in the coffee world. First, Skip examines Starbucks' history of leadership changes, highlighting its recent struggles with CEO turnover and the challenges of balancing innovation with operational efficiency. Dez then explores Luckin Coffee's rise to dominance in China and its ambitious plans for international expansion, including breaking into the US market in 2025. Their conversation is a great learning resource if you want to build your English listening comprehension skills and expand your business vocabulary. Key points of their discussion include: A timeline of leadership changes at Starbucks. The unintended consequences of Starbucks' mobile app. Luckin's plans to challenge Starbucks in the US market. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to our -- NEW!!!-- interactive audio scripts, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information. Follow Down to Business English on Apple podcasts, rate the show, and leave a comment. Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com Follow Skip & Dez Skip Montreux on Linkedin Skip Montreux on Instagram Skip Montreux on Twitter Skip Montreux on Facebook Dez Morgan on Twitter RSS Feed

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Trump returns to the White House, Mr Modi meets President Xi in Russia. Are businesses ready to survive a world of shifting alliances and tariff threats? Back by popular requests, we're re-introducing our weekly recap format in this episode as we dive into the latest economic and political developments reshaping business strategies across borders. As the world watches the U.S. elections, many companies globally, especially cross-border businesses in Asia, are already making bold moves to adapt—with some even setting up shop in Paraguay to avoid potential tariffs.  We also discuss the evolving coffee landscape, including Luckin Coffee's and Cotti Coffee's ambitious expansion plans. Where does incumbent Starbucks stand amidst this intensifying competition? Tune in as we weigh in on operational differences, consumer behaviour, and brand strategies of coffee giants globally. 

Hermes is the top fashion stock right now… but it just got sued for running a handbag hustle.Starbucks' greatest threat is Luckin Coffee… and Luckin's coming to America.Finally, airlines are required to auto-refund your canceled flight… because burdens are big.Plus, the #1 ranked bar in the world is in Mexico City… and it's ½ the price of NYC cocktails.$HESAY $LKNCY $AAL—-----------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinksEpisodes drop weekly. It's The Best Idea Yet.GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://tboypod.com/newsletter Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/ Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/ SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ Subscribe to our new (2nd) show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinksEpisodes drop weekly. It's The Best Idea Yet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's EpisodeWe're diving into the most popular café in China—Luckin Coffee. With over 20,000 Luckin shops across the country, it has far surpassed Starbucks. What's the secret behind their success? Find out more in today's episode!Membership PreviewHave you ever been really passionate about something, only to have that enthusiasm fade quickly? How do we express those moments in Chinese? On Tuesday, September 17th, we will release a premium episode for our members, giving you a quick boost on these useful expressions.Don't miss out! Interested in joining the membership? ⬇️Support MaoMi & Get exclusive   to premium content!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe↗️Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in any topics? leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=enText me what you think :)Support the show

This week we hear from Professor Rose Luckin, from University College London and Educate Ventures Research  In the podcast, Rose mentioned the 1% project in Finland from 2020 - here's some reporting on it  Through Educate Ventures Research there are a range of AI consultancy and training services for schools, including the AI Readiness Online Course for teachers Rose also has a monthy newsletter "The Skinny on AI for Education" which has an extensive reading list every edition, on a number of AI topics, not just what's happening in education.

ESG, GSG, and carbon accounting are more than just buzzwords—they are key factors in the transformation of modern businesses. In this episode of the Impulso Podcast, we dive deep into the intricacies of carbon accounting and its impact on businesses with Sam Hon, founder and CEO of CREX, and Shaolin Zheng, co-founder and CTO at NextBillion.ai.  Key highlights from this episode:  Carbon accounting is not just an environmental obligation but a tool for improving business efficiency;  Complexities of adopting carbon accounting, misalignment between management goals and operational realities;  Future of sustainability practices, and the role of data in driving change. Tune in as we explain what carbon accounting actually is, and how companies are integrating it into their operations while boosting profits.  Featured materials:  CREX | Linkedin NextBillion.ai | LinkedinMomentum Works Immersions: F&B innovations E86: Luckin Coffee opens 20,000th store, The Impulso Podcast E76: Starbucks vs Luckin in China, who is winning?, The Impulso Podcast E70: Succession - successful tech founders' dilemma Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Why CREX and not TREX? 3:30 Aligning sustainability to your business goals 12:10 All about algorithms 21:35 Irrational behaviours - can they be changed? 30:48 Understanding (and changing) human behaviour 37:19 Recycling: Aluminium versus plastic 51:10 What is carbon accounting?

Starbucks has replaced CEO Laxman Narasimhan with Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol, in hopes that he can help revive Starbucks fading sales.  Since the beginning, Starbucks has had an interesting and evolving history of CEOs. What does this new leadership change mean for Starbucks? Is new leadership all that is needed for Starbucks to turn the tide? Tune in to the latest episode of the Impulso podcast as we explore Starbucks' leadership history, the challenges the company is currently facing, and examine why some founders/leaders just can't seem to leave.  Featured materials: Momentum Works Immersions: F&B innovations E86: Luckin Coffee opens 20,000th store, The Impulso Podcast E76: Starbucks vs Luckin in China, who is winning?, The Impulso Podcast E70: Succession - successful tech founders' dilemma Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:12 Starbucks announces new CEO 4:25 Was Laxman's time on the ground helpful? 7:40 Who is Howard Schultz? 12:35 Why can't founders find good successors? 15:40 Culture eats strategy for breakfast - what can leaders do? 22:05 Starbucks faces strong competition in China 23:25 Momentum Works F&B immersion

Chagee has returned in Singapore (after leaving earlier this year). Their grand opening drew massive crowds, with queues stretching for over an hour. We did a poll on our WeChat, and more than 50% of respondents believe that Chagee will dominate the market. But what makes Chagee stand out in a crowded field of competitors? Tune in to the latest episode of the Impulso podcast as we delve into Chagee's business model, compare it to its competitors, explore the rise of Chinese F&B brands in the region, and discuss the fundamental challenges faced by F&B companies. Featured materials:  Momentum Works Immersions: F&B innovations Coffee in Southeast Asia, Momentum Works  Luckin Coffee opens its 20,000th store, The Low Down Bubble Tea: The business behind Southeast Asia's favorite drink, Momentum Works E76: Starbucks vs Luckin in China, who is winning?, The Impulso Podcast E63: How does Luckin Coffee open 1000 new stores every month?!, The Impulso Podcast Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Chagee reenters Singapore with grand opening 1:54 Chagee's first entrance 5:15 How will they perform after reentering 7:15 What makes Chagee stand out? 12:21 Is Luckin copying Chagee? 14:00 The story behind Chagee's founder 18:52 Bingxue in Jakarta 21:00 Singapore's saturated beverage market 24:10 What are the fundamental challenges faced by F&B players? 26:00 Dealing with different cultures 28:05 Chagee at the Paris Olympics 30:15 Momentum Works F&B immersion

Luckin Coffee has opened its 20,000th store, in Beijing! This comes as no surprise as Luckin has been bold in its expansion, opening almost 1,000 every month in Q4 2023.  But how did Luckin achieve this incredible growth? Are they trying out a new business model in their 20,000th store? Tune in to the latest episode of the Impulso podcast as we dive into the data-driven strategies behind Luckin's success. Featured materials:  Momentum Works Immersions: F&B innovations Coffee in Southeast Asia, Momentum Works  Luckin Coffee opens its 20,000th store, The Low Down E76: Starbucks vs Luckin in China, who is winning?, The Impulso Podcast E63: How does Luckin Coffee open 1000 new stores every month?!, The Impulso Podcast Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Luckin Coffee Growth 3:20 Handcrafted Coffee in Beijing 4:50 Supply Chain 6:20 Luckin Products 8:05 Brand Partnerships 11:05 Competition in Singapore 13:50 Chagee 19:40 Upcoming events

China's Luckin Coffee is the nation's top coffee retailer, overtaking even Starbucks. That would be notable itself, but less than 4 years ago the company filed for bankruptcy, making its comeback even more unlikely. The turnaround is in part thanks to the chain's automated stores, cut-price deals and innovative drinks that appeal to local tastes. Today on The Big Take Asia, host K. Oanh Ha speaks with Bloomberg's Rachel Chang on how Luckin managed to turn around its failing business to overtake Starbucks, and asks whether it can hold on to its success as coffee takes off in China, and more rivals emerge. Read more: China's Luckin Coffee Is Back From the Brink and Beating Starbucks Further listening: What Does China's Economic Slowdown Mean For the Communist Party? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's Luckin Coffee is the nation's top coffee retailer, overtaking even Starbucks. That would be notable itself, but less than 4 years ago the company filed for bankruptcy, making its comeback even more unlikely. The turnaround is in part thanks to the chain's automated stores, cut-price deals and innovative drinks that appeal to local tastes. Today on The Big Take Asia, host K. Oanh Ha speaks with Bloomberg's Rachel Chang on how Luckin managed to turn around its failing business to overtake Starbucks, and asks whether it can hold on to its success as coffee takes off in China, and more rivals emerge. Read more: China's Luckin Coffee Is Back From the Brink and Beating Starbucks Further listening: What Does China's Economic Slowdown Mean For the Communist Party? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Claire shares what she learned from two of the presenters at the HolonIQ 2024 "Future of Higher Education & Workforce" Summit. Prof. Rose Luckin and Dr Victoria Galan-Muros are respectively experts in AI in education and on microcredentials in higher education. The insights they shared left Claire (and other Summit attendees) with a lot to contemplate.The website for Prof. Luckin's EDUCATE Ventures Research is: https://www.educateventures.com/UNESCO's Institute for Higher Education's website is: https://www.iesalc.unesco.org/en/Claire will publish a summary of her takeaways from the Summit on her website in the coming days at: https://clairefield.com.au/about/Contact Claire: Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au Email me at: admin@clairefield.com.au The ‘What now? What next?' podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

Both Starbucks and Luckin Coffee recently unveiled their Q1 2024 earnings, eliciting varied market responses.   In China, Starbucks faced a challenging quarter with comparable store sales declining by 11%, attributed to an 8% drop in average ticket sales. Meanwhile, Luckin has stayed committed to rapid expansion, opening over 2,000 stores in Q1, albeit at a slower pace than usual. Who is winning in China's competitive coffee scene?   Tune in as we delve into the latest results of these two coffee giants, the evolving landscape of coffee consumption in China, and examine the competitive dynamics between traditional giants and agile disruptors in the digital age.   Featured materials:  Coffee in Southeast Asia, Momentum Works Sip, Innovate, Repeat: Immersive Workshop, Momentum Works  E63: How does Luckin Coffee open 1000 new stores every month?!, The Impulso Podcast E65: Will health labels reduce bubble tea consumption? The Luckin x Moutai partnership that sold 5 mil cups of coffee in one day, ThelowDown

This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest for this series is David Yan from China-based equipment manufacturer Sino Wolf in Shanghai. In this series, Lee and David are discussing "The Fast-Evolving Coffee Scene In China"In this episode of the podcast series, David and Lee delve into the rapidly growing coffee scene in China, from consumer trends to the challenges of coffee production in the region. The discussion touches on the popularity of single-origin coffees, including Ethiopian Geisha, and how companies like Luckin influence consumer preferences through innovative offerings like the Little Black Cup. The episode also explores the broader implications of automation and venture capital in scaling coffee business models globally, with insights into how these trends affect traditional and emerging coffee markets. The conversation provides a comprehensive overview of China's coffee culture, consumer behavior, and how the country is adapting to and influencing global coffee trends.00:00 Introduction00:39 Sponsored Segment: Becoming a Coffee Consultant01:17 Exploring the Coffee Scene in China01:53 The Rapid Growth of Coffee Consumption in China02:52 Challenges and Realities of Coffee Production in China05:31 Consumer Preferences and Coffee Consumption Trends15:44 The Impact of Automation and Global Expansion on Coffee Culture19:52 Looking Ahead: The Future of Coffee in ChinaConnect with David Yan on LinkedIn at http://linkedin.com/in/davidyanwei•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest for this series is David Yan from China-based equipment manufacturer Sino Wolf in Shanghai. In this series, Lee and David are discussing "The Fast-Evolving Coffee Scene In China"In this episode of the podcast series, David and Lee delve into the rapidly growing coffee scene in China, from consumer trends to the challenges of coffee production in the region. The discussion touches on the popularity of single-origin coffees, including Ethiopian Geisha, and how companies like Luckin influence consumer preferences through innovative offerings like the Little Black Cup. The episode also explores the broader implications of automation and venture capital in scaling coffee business models globally, with insights into how these trends affect traditional and emerging coffee markets. The conversation provides a comprehensive overview of China's coffee culture, consumer behavior, and how the country is adapting to and influencing global coffee trends.00:00 Introduction00:39 Sponsored Segment: Becoming a Coffee Consultant01:17 Exploring the Coffee Scene in China01:53 The Rapid Growth of Coffee Consumption in China02:52 Challenges and Realities of Coffee Production in China05:31 Consumer Preferences and Coffee Consumption Trends15:44 The Impact of Automation and Global Expansion on Coffee Culture19:52 Looking Ahead: The Future of Coffee in ChinaConnect with David Yan on LinkedIn at http://linkedin.com/in/davidyanwei •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

In Luckin Coffee's latest 2023 Q4 report, the company revealed that it opened 2,975 stores in Q4 - almost 1,000 stores every month.    The report also unveiled that Luckin has overtaken Starbucks in terms of sales in China. But is Starbucks genuinely their primary competitor in China? If not, who holds the title of Luckin's main competitor in China?   In this episode, we are joined by our in-house coffee expert, Weihan. Together, we dive into: The rationale and methodologies driving the rapid expansions of both Luckin and Cotti; Luckin's success in digitalisation and data collection, as well as the feasibility of other brands replicating such a model; Some key considerations for coffee (or F&B) brands as they expand out of China into Southeast Asia.  Featured materials: Coffee in Southeast Asia, Momentum Works Sip, Innovate, Repeat: Immersive Workshop, Momentum Academy We did a poll with 1,300 community members on Luckin's performance in Singapore, TheLowDown Luckin's latest Singapore outlet mirrors its China stores, TheLowDown “Disgraced” Luckin founder started a new coffee chain in China, TheLowDown  

¿Merece la pena aprender una segunda lengua cuando podemos traducir con el móvil? ¿Para qué ir a clase si hay tantos cursos gratuitos de idioma en la red? ¿Cómo puede utilizar un profesor las nuevas tecnologías cuando los alumnos suelen conocer mejor todas sus posibilidades? Son preguntas que todos empezamos a plantearnos y sobre ellas se ha debatido en el Instituto Cervantes en una mesa redonda sobre inteligencia artificial y el aprendizaje de idiomas en el que ha participado Miguel Rebollo, de la Politécnica de Valencia, y Rose Luckin, del University College de Londres, que lleva 30 años analizando cómo aplicar la tecnología a la educación. Reflexiones necesarias que hemos querido compartir. Escuchar audio

Get buzzed! There's been no greater buzz around China than the collaboration between popular coffee chain, Luckin' Coffee, and stalwart baijiu brant, Moutai. Together, they released the liquor latte and its ‘sauce aroma' and taste has polarized the population. China Daily reporter Stephanie finally gets her hands on a cup to see what all of the buzz is about!

主播：梅莉 | Wendi歌曲 ：Fake今天，我们聊一个近期热点话题——瑞幸新品“酱香拿铁”。1. “酱香拿铁”英语怎么说国外新闻媒体大多用的是“sauce-flavored latte” 。Latte是拿铁咖啡，sauce就是我们平时吃的调味酱，比方说chili sauce，辣椒酱，flavor就是香味或者味道的意思，那sauce-flavored就是有这种酱香味道的。你也可以直接说，Moutai-flavored latte，茅台风味的拿铁咖啡。茅台的英文名也挺有意思的，不是用的“茅”的拼音，而是Mou, Moutai。2. 酱香拿铁怎么那么火？It is a collaboration between the two Chinese beverage giants—Luckin Coffee and Moutai.它是中国两大beverage giants（饮品行业的巨头）的collaboration（联名）。这个新品一经上市，it was an instant hit（瞬间大火）。每天都有特别多的人去买，根本就抢不到，每天很早就显示已售罄。• beverage /ˈbevərɪdʒ/ n. 饮料• giant /ˈdʒaɪənt/ n. 大公司• collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ n. 协作，合作It really created so much buzz on social media. 它在社交媒体上引起了很多轰动。And there are also so many hashtags on Weibo. 微博上有好多关于这个酱香拿铁的hashtag(话题)，每一个点击率都超高！Collaboration（联名）真的是a fresh and innovative way to make their product popular again（让产品变得流行的很创新的一种方式），这样做，对于联名的品牌彼此，达到了 win-win（双赢）。茅台近两年可没少搞联名。他们在2021年的时候推出了Moutai flavored ice cream（茅台冰淇凌），当时也是大获成功。They have been sold in over 160 Chinese cities，卖出了1000万杯。肯德基最近也和茅台出了联名，宣传语是“美酒加炸鸡，就爱KFC” 。“酱香拿铁”走红后，9月16日，茅台官宣与德芙推出酒心巧克力。看得出来，they are really trying to change the diversity of their products now （他们现在真的在努力改变他们产品的多样性），而且，取得的效果都很好。• diversity /daɪˈvɜ:rsəti/ n. 多样性3. 酱香拿铁——烈酒加咖啡国外媒体在报道的时候，说:Luckin is adding the fiery liquor to its lattes. 瑞幸咖啡里加了fiery liquor（烈酒）。fiery来自fire火这个词，那用fiery来形容食物或者酒就说明这个食物很辣，好像舌头着火了一样。• fiery /ˈfaɪəri/ adj. 激烈的；火热的• liquor /ˈlɪkər/ n. 烈性酒还报道说： Luckin coffee and Moutai have collaborated on a new product that spices up Luckin's coffee with Moutai baijiu.瑞幸咖啡和茅台合作开发了一种新产品，里面加入了茅台白酒。spicy up 这个用法很好，给……加味，让它变得有吸引力，或者更美味。比如说，you have a plain glass of water，你想让它变得好喝，you might add some flavorings like lemon to spice it up。酱香拿铁中加的茅台度数很高，it's a very strong liquor，但是瑞幸官方说里面的酒精浓度是低于0.5度的。虽然度数很低，但是官方还是不建议未成年人、孕妇以及驾驶人员饮用，据说这个酒精含量还是会被查出酒驾的。4. 咖啡与酒，哪个更受欢迎？中老年人会喝白酒多一些，年轻人也会喝酒，但是很少喝白酒，it is usually served in important gatherings（喝的话也是在重要的场合）。对于年轻人来说，咖啡是比较受欢迎的。Younger Chinese consumers definitely drink more coffee than Baijiu. 所以，这也就能解释，为什么the collaboration between Luckin Coffee and Moutai会那么成功了。在网上有个很火的词叫“早C晚A”，C stands for coffee and A for alcohol, 所以“早C晚A”就是说现在的年轻人早上喝咖啡晚上喝酒，当然喝酒一般都是小酌一杯休息一下。[之前我们做过关于外国咖啡文化的节目，大家感兴趣的话，可以在我们往期节目中搜索“咖啡”了解一下。]5. 外国人喜欢白酒吗？中国的白酒可不是the White Wine，White Wine refers to 白葡萄酒，而我们的白酒是Chinese Baijiu。中国的白酒根据酿造的原材料的不同有很多种不同的香型（aroma），分为： rice aroma 米香型light aroma 淡（清）香型strong aroma 浓香型sauce aroma 酱香型主播梅莉说，她见到的foreigners还没有几个会喜欢白酒的， because it's too strong（度数太高了）。大家可以在评论区给我们留言，分享你对酱香拿铁的想法。M: Until next time! Bye bye!W: Bye!

Welcome to the Weekly Recap by Momentum Works, where we dissect business news in China and Southeast Asia. On this episode's agenda: Luckin x Moutai collab, Lummo liquidation, and Indonesia's plan to ban TikTok Shop.   Luckin, a Chinese coffee company, made headlines by selling in one day more than 5 million cups of an alcohol-infused latte, made in collaboration with Mouitai. Apart from discussing the technology and price of a new drink, we will dive deeper into how Moutai, a well-established brand of premium liquor, benefits from this collaboration, whether this is the first time they are making a liquor-flavored product, and what we can learn from partnership about competitiveness in F&B industry in China.   On Wednesday night news about Indonesia's plan to ban TikTok Shop shook up the e-commerce scene. The government cites monopolistic activities as the reason for the prohibition. We will talk about how likely such a prohibition is to come into force and how it could potentially impact the e-commerce industry in Indonesia, as well as what is needed legally to make it come true.   Finally, Indonesian start-up Lummo (previously known as Bukukas) applied for voluntary liquidation after receiving more than USD $130 million from various investors, including Sequoia and Jeff Bezos' VC firm. A SaaS startup originally offering bookkeeping services for SMEs was unable to generate enough revenue. We discuss the challenges of relying on bookkeeping as a core of a model.   Featured material: The TikTok Shop Playbook | Momentum Works   https://open.spotify.com/episode/0o96zu5t6ZDlfXVSB5KrS6?si=368314592728461f   The Luckin x Moutai partnership that sold 5 mil cups of coffee in one day - The Low Down - Momentum Works Will Indonesia really ban TikTok Shop? - The Low Down - Momentum Works

In this in-depth episode, we delve into the captivating journey of Luckin Coffee, exploring their strategic evolution from the voucher stage to becoming a coffee sensation in China.  Luckin initially focused on selling coffee culture but quickly realized the key to their success lay in meeting Chinese consumers' demands for authentic coffee flavors. Notably, their coconut latte emerged as the most popular drink, catapulting their popularity to new heights. However, amidst their success, Luckin faced a setback due to a fraud issue, leading to a lawsuit and the eventual removal of their original founder. Yet, his entrepreneurial spirit didn't wane, as the same founder went on to launch another venture - Cotti Coffee. Meanwhile, Starbucks, a giant in the global coffee industry, stood as a formidable competitor with its unique selling point of offering more than just coffee; it provided an unparalleled experience and ambience synonymous with meeting for coffee. The customer experience at Starbucks and Luckin differs significantly, as the spaces each company creates cater to distinct preferences and moods. Explore the fascinating details of how ordering from these coffee titans differs; with Luckin, it's an app-exclusive process with no cashiers involved, ensuring swift order-to-delivery service. Furthermore, we question whether customers genuinely prioritize coffee taste or if other factors take precedence in their choices. Unearth the pricing dynamics between Starbucks and Luckin in Singapore, where the price point is quite similar, albeit Starbucks may marginally outprice Luckin. However, Luckin competes with a plethora of vouchers to entice customers. Interestingly, Luckin's semi-machine customization contrasts Starbucks' more flexible approach. Discover the strategic locations of these coffee powerhouses; while Starbucks enjoys the flexibility of choosing various locations, Luckin positions itself in central and convenient spots for maximum visibility and accessibility. For more on what we've discussed today, refer to “Sip, Innovate, Repeat” below.   Referenced in this episode: “Disgraced” Luckin founder started a new coffee chain in China https://thelowdown.momentum.asia/disgraced-luckin-founder-started-a-new-coffee-chain-in-china/   Luckin Coffee sold more than 2000 cups on its opening day https://thelowdown.momentum.asia/luckin-coffee-sold-more-than-2000-cups-on-its-opening-day/   Sip, Innovate, Repeat - Lessons on Innovation https://www.momentum.academy/workshops-simulations-1/sip%2C-innovate%2C-repeat---lessons-on-innovation-

Finding “The One” or Committing to “The One”Deep intimacy and relationships are so much more than destiny and luckIn this episode we delve deep into the importance of holding the full spectrum of emotions in a relationship and connectionAnd what it means for an “unfuckwithable” relationship to work,We also cover..Practicing deep commitment in a relationshipCracking the heart open for more loveUnderstanding the difference between happiness and liberationGratitude and appreciation for one's partnerThe practice of seeking depth in a relationshipEmbracing the full spectrum of life's experiencesThe importance of actively participating in a relationshipThe pursuit of a deep and meaningful relationshipLove as a journey, not just a destinationLINKS:Come say hi on Instagram - @sexloveeverythinginbetweenMeg: @the.meg.o Jacob: @thejacoboneillThe Desire Date here. Buy a ticket to The Gathering of Men  here. 

Episode 21: It took some time to get this one ready for you and I hope you'll find it worth the wait. I had a chat with my new friend, Bob Luckin, a while ago and he has some great suggestions of music to listen to and videos to watch that just might make you feel better but mostly, that might lift your soul. Featured tunes include Finlandia from Sibelius, a song that spanned 3 decades, a remake of a Lennon composition and more. I hope you like the path we took on this one. Mr. Luckin's new book is called The Diary of a Mindful Dog. It's touching, insightful, and smart. And it's very fun to read.

Episode 22: We continue our chat with Bob Luckin, artist and audiophile, and we talk about some music you might want to check out because they are deep in the mainstream, and we hear from Poco, Thelma and Louise music, an alternate version of a month song and more. All TVTs are better with headphones or give it some volume because we've got some good ones on all the podcasts. Enjoy “Thunderbird” with Pete Haycock and Hans Zimmer especially!

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In this episode I talk about receiving my Purple belt in Jiu Jitsu and what that means. We also talk taking a kid to fight and fight week. Hope you enjoy and don't forget the combinations and technique videos. Like, comment and subscribe please. Peace, LuckIn this episode I talk about receiving my Purple belt in Jiu Jitsu and what that means. We also talk taking a kid to fight and fight week. Hope you enjoy and don't forget the combinations and technique videos. Like, comment and subscribe please. Peace, Luck --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bcma/support

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Episode 65 of Tech Buzz China is a special one — a reading of the seventh issue of Extra Buzz, our new biweekly newsletter written by co-host Rui Ma. Listen (and read along) to follow Rui's thoughts on the biggest story in China tech last week: the alleged fraud of China's on-demand coffee company, Luckin Coffee 瑞幸咖啡. At its core, we at Tech Buzz believe Luckin is a story of information asymmetry, with voices on either side of the Pacific at times seeming to be telling different stories altogether. Rui explains why investors and other observers who did the proper digging would never have been bullish, or mistaken Luckin for Starbucks. Tech Buzz is holding a Virtual Happy Hour with a special guest, Dan Grover, this Thursday, April 16, 3:00–4:00 p.m. PST / 6:00–7:00 p.m. EST. We have a few spots left, over at techbuzzchina.com/community. Our discussion will center on how Chinese internet companies came together to create initiatives that helped combat COVID-19, and how perhaps you as a technologist or entrepreneur can do more, too. Listeners can find our transcripts and more at pandaily.com. If you enjoy our work, please do let us know by leaving us an iTunes review, and by tweeting at us @techbuzzchina. We also read your emails, at rui@techbuzzchina.com and ying@techbuzzchina.com. As always, thank you for your support. We are grateful for our talented producers, Caiwei Chen and Kaiser Kuo, as well as SupChina production associate Jason MacRonald. Stay healthy, everyone!Like the podcasts at SupChina? Help us out by taking this brief survey.

In episode 66 of Tech Buzz China, co-hosts Rui Ma and Ying-Ying Lu talk about Bytedance's forays into gaming and education — moves that have been well covered and are eagerly anticipated by Chinese media. Notably, in multiple interviews, CEO Zhang Yiming says that he only wants to go into fields where he feels he is better than the incumbent. While Zhang believes, and we agree, that edtech has a lot of room for improvement, we wonder if Bytedance's moves in gaming could be more effective if it defended itself against Tencent. What do you think?Thanks to some of your feedback on Rui's special Luckin episode, we have changed the format of this one. Listeners should expect more experiments coming up soon!A reminder to check out Tech Buzz's new events series for investors (open to all), as well as our interactive Virtual Happy Hours with listeners like you! Both are free. Our next Happy Hour is titled “From FAANG to BAT,” and we've invited a product manager who went from working at a large tech company in Silicon Valley to the same role at a large tech company in China. Jason will be sharing his perspectives and personal experiences on Thursday, May 7, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST / 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST. You can sign up at techbuzzchina.com/community!All past transcripts are viewable at pandaily.com and techbuzzchina.com. If you enjoy our work, please do let us know by leaving us an iTunes review, and by tweeting at us @techbuzzchina. We also read your emails, at rui@techbuzzchina.com and ying@techbuzzchina.com. As always, thank you for your support.We are grateful for our talented producers, Caiwei Chen and Kaiser Kuo, as well as SupChina production associate Jason MacRonald. Stay healthy, everyone! Like the podcasts at SupChina? Help us out by taking this brief survey.