Podcasts about Singapore

Early in Lucanet's expansion, two Chinese employees working in Germany noticed something unusual. The consolidation software they worked with functioned so well that they believed it could succeed in their home market. Acting on that conviction, they traveled from Berlin back to China and built what would become Lucanet's Chinese business. The story illustrates how a tool designed for global complexity could travel easily across borders, Gurney tells us.Lucanet's origins are firmly rooted in Germany, where the company first built its reputation with a consolidation platform designed for companies operating across multiple jurisdictions. That design decision proved foundational. Because customers often consolidate entities across countries, the platform had to integrate financial data from different jurisdictions and support multiple accounting frameworks, Gurney tells us. The system can report under German GAAP, IFRS, or different management accounting rules and allows users to toggle between those views efficiently, he tells us.Today, the company's geographic reach reflects that original cross-border orientation. While Germany remains Lucanet's strongest market, the company now operates across Europe and Asia, including the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, China, and Singapore, Gurney tells us. Increasingly, a majority of new customer bookings come from outside Lucanet's historical DACH and Netherlands markets, he tells us.Growth has also been shaped by capital structure changes. After roughly eighteen years as a founder-run business, HG Capital made a majority investment in 2022, accelerating both product development and geographic expansion, Gurney tells us.For Gurney, who joined Lucanet at the start of May last year, the company's focus remains clear: build tools that make the Office of the CFO more effective across borders and systems, he tells us.

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Erika Behl is a coach based in Singapore.  Originally from the US, she lived in Africa and Europe before eventually settling in Asia for the past 18 years.   After spending almost two decades building a traditionally “successful” life, a breast cancer diagnosis in late 2017 catalysed a shift in her priorities.   A year's-long sabbatical, several attempts at starting a business, and a divorce later, she concedes that sometimes burning down what you don't want is easier than finding what you do. She writes for other deep-thinking independents, tells stories on stage, hosts the "Every Moment is a Choice" podcast, and will publish The Clear-Eyed Chemo Journal, a system for cancer patients to reclaim their agency, in 2026. Her work centres on approaches to writing one's own path.    Join us as Erika shares:Her extraordinary and unusual journey as a young womanThe shock of her cancer diagnosis at 40 years old with a young familyHer coping strategies as an introvert and atheistThe usefulness and also peril of ‘the cancer warrior' personaHer subsequent full-blown breakdown after surviving cancer The devastating impact of not speaking her truth and the building pressure of wearing masksThe power of choice and taking actionHow shopping around through therapy, meditation, somatic practices, connection and discovery paved the road to her recoveryThe rise of creativity through personal storytelling, writing, and podcastingHow her journey led to helping others through coaching and her soon-to-be-released Cancer Journal: The Clear-Eyed Chemo JournalThe seminal question - ‘Why not now?'You can connect with Erika here:WebsiteLinkedinAnd if your spirit is stirred by these amazing conversations, don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a review - so more people can find their way to The Modern Crone. Thank you for tuning in!   I am so grateful for The Modern Crone team -Theme music and season intro tracks:Sam Joole: www.samjoole.comCover design and photographyLuana Suciuhttps://www.instagram.com/luanasuciu/Luanasuciu@gmail.com Voice editing:Christopher Hales - Mask Music Studiosmaskmusicstudios@outlook.comStudio and Reel production:Kymberly Sngkymberlysngcm@gmail.com 

This Flashback Friday is from episode 678, published last May 26, 2016.  Today's guest, Parag Khanna is a best-selling author in addition to being a CNN Global contributor and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre on Asia & Globalisation at the National University of Singapore. He shares with us many of the facts and figures behind his new book, Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization. His book highlights what he believes to be the two major irreversible, mega-trends of humanity, urbanization and infrastructural connectivity. When discussing the U.S., Mr. Khanna says the U.S. should be re-mapped physically and better internet connectivity and better transport systems should be put into place in the next 5-10 years.    Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Properties Cincinnati Property Tour Sign Up Parag Khanna @paragkhanna on Twitter Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

S&P futures are down (0.3%) and pointing to a slightly lower open today. Asian markets traded mixed on Friday, with Hong Kong the notable outperformer. Mainland China and Japan were modestly higher, South Korea and Singapore finished flat, and Australia underperformed. Indonesia saw the sharpest losses after Fitch downgraded its credit outlook. European markets are higher but remain on track for their worst weekly performance in a year, as energy price concerns and inflation risks dominate. Companies Mentioned: Whitestone REIT, UniFirst, Inspire Brands

Matt Adams is joined by PGA Tour players Andrew Novak and Austin Smotherman who are both at Bay Hill Country Club preparing to compete in the Arnold Palmer Invitational (a signature event on the PGA Tour). Later, LPGA Tour player Hannah Green joins us from Australia, fresh off her 7th Tour win in Singapore at the HSBC Women's World Championship. Finally, Fairways of Life announces a new partnership and we share one of the last interviews that Arnold Palmer ever gave before the legend passed away.

Value: After Hours is a podcast about value investing, Fintwit, and all things finance and investment by investors Tobias Carlisle, and Jake Taylor. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soldier of Fortune: Warren Buffett, Sun Tzu and the Ancient Art of Risk-Taking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)We are live every Tuesday at 1.30pm E / 10.30am P.See our latest episodes at https://acquirersmultiple.com/podcastAbout Jake Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/farnamjake1Jake's book: The Rebel Allocator https://amzn.to/2sgip3lABOUT THE PODCASTHi, I'm Tobias Carlisle. I launched The Acquirers Podcast to discuss the process of finding undervalued stocks, deep value investing, hedge funds, activism, buyouts, and special situations.We uncover the tactics and strategies for finding good investments, managing risk, dealing with bad luck, and maximizing success.SEE LATEST EPISODEShttps://acquirersmultiple.com/podcast/SEE OUR FREE DEEP VALUE STOCK SCREENER https://acquirersmultiple.com/screener/FOLLOW TOBIASWebsite: https://acquirersmultiple.com/Firm: https://acquirersfunds.com/ Twitter: ttps://twitter.com/GreenbackdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycarlisleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiascarlisleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_carlisleABOUT TOBIAS CARLISLETobias Carlisle is the founder of The Acquirer's Multiple®, and Acquirers Funds®. He is best known as the author of the #1 new release in Amazon's Business and Finance The Acquirer's Multiple: How the Billionaire Contrarians of Deep Value Beat the Market, the Amazon best-sellers Deep Value: Why Activists Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations (2014) (https://amzn.to/2VwvAGF), Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors (2012) (https://amzn.to/2SDDxrN), and Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World's Greatest Concentrated Value Investors (2016) (https://amzn.to/2SEEjVn). He has extensive experience in investment management, business valuation, public company corporate governance, and corporate law.Prior to founding the forerunner to Acquirers Funds in 2010, Tobias was an analyst at an activist hedge fund, general counsel of a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and a corporate advisory lawyer. As a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions he has advised on transactions across a variety of industries in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, Singapore, Bermuda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Guam. He is a graduate of the University of Queensland in Australia with degrees in Law (2001) and Business (Management) (1999).

Episode 267: From Tap Shoes to Tattoos: Navigating Midlife with Moxie Are you still hauling around a wedding dress from 1995? Or perhaps you're wondering if that cute hip tattoo is eventually going to look more like Ursula the Sea Witch than the Little Mermaid? You are not alone! In this episode of the Life Coach BFF Show, host Heather Pettey, CPC, and the fabulous Dr. Carol Lynn dive into the hilarious (and sometimes stressful) realities of midlife. From the "million-dollar wedding" industrial complex to the literal shifts in our skin, we're talking about how to simplify, repurpose, and bring back some classic Southern vocabulary. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The Midlife Revival: Why tap dancing, the triangle, and the tambourine are the creative outlets you didn't know you needed. The Wedding Dress Dilemma: Creative ways to reuse your gown (hello, rehearsal dinner restyling!) and an incredible charity called the Angel Gown Foundation that turns gowns into bereavement suits for NICU families. Weddings: Then vs. Now: A nostalgic look at cake-and-punch receptions versus today's "drive a Tesla off a cliff" price tags. The Public Service Announcement on Tattoos: What happens to that hummingbird tattoo when gravity takes over, and the medical "ink-sights" Dr. Carol Lynn has seen in the OR. Word of the Week: Why we are officially bringing back the word "Reckon" and how to use it in your daily life (even if you're listening from Singapore!). Key Moments & Midlife Realities [02:15] Forming the "Life Coach BFF Band" (Tambourine, Triangle, and Tap Shoes). [08:42] The 1990s wedding experience vs. the modern "Milan for a dress" production. [12:30] What our Facebook community is actually doing with their old wedding dresses. [16:15] The "Angel Gown" project: A beautiful way to donate your gown for a higher purpose. [21:00] Why midlife balance makes wearing high heels a contact sport. [25:10] The "Hummingbird" Warning: A cautionary tale about aging skin and ink. Connect With Us! We want to see your "big hair" wedding photos! Instagram: @OurMidlifeMoxie Facebook: Join our private Midlife Moxie group to join the conversation and tell us: Do you still have your dress? Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Heather Pettey is a certified coach; Dr. Carol Lynn is a licensed physician. Please consult your own doctor for personal medical advice.

Avsnitt nummer 479 av Arsenal Göteborg Podcast! Filip är tillbaka, efter en och halv vecka, men främst så är Tobias “Tobbe” Johannisson tillbaka! De pratar om hur de har haft de sen sist, men inte minst så är det älskade inslaget “lyssnarkartan” tillbaka! Sen så snackas de St. Totteringhams Day och lasagne! Efter det så pratas det om Arsenal-Chelsea 2-1. Det pratas om tifot och Filip har intervjuat den svenska designern, Andreas Pedersen, som har varit med att designat tifot! Sedan går snacket vidare till poddens fokusmatch, Brighton-Arsenal 0-1. Det pratas gnäll och klaga från Brighton. Det pratas om Saka och det trycks på en knapp som det inte har tryckt på på länge. Det pratas om byten och matchcoachning. Tobbe tar ut topp3 och Gabriel hyllas. Podden avslutas med att snacka om kommande matcher, Mansfield-Arsenal & Bayer Leverkusen-Arsenal. Och ja, det blir QUUUUIIIIZ!! Detta och MYCKET mer i detta avsnitt!

In this provocative episode, host Lionel dives deep into the sociology of crime, asking a simple but loaded question: why do some people commit crimes while others simply never think to rob a Wawa?. Examining countries with near-zero crime rates like Japan, Iceland, and Singapore, Lionel argues that strong social trust, strict law enforcement, and cultural expectations are the true deterrents, not just economics. The show heats up as Lionel debates live callers on controversial topics—from the breakdown of the American community and the "immigrant drive," to whether hunger justifies armed robbery. Plus, don't miss his hilarious rants on locked-up CVS deodorant, precision Japanese omelets, and the criminal implications of wearing a bonnet in public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, Lisa Fine talks with Trish Ashman, Senior Director of Ethics & Compliance (AMEA & APAC) at Cushman & Wakefield, about resilience, integrity, and knowing when it's time to move on. Trish shares her journey from private practice in London to Singapore and into the Ethics and Compliance space. Trish was at Wirecard and then at Twitter, both of which had her working through two major corporate crises – the fraud at Wirecard and the ownership change at Twitter. Trish candidly shares her experiences and lessons learned from both of those roles. At Wirecard, she stayed to support employees during the collapse, focused on fairness and doing what she could to make a difference. At Twitter, after the acquisition dramatically reshaped the company and its compliance function, she considered whether she could still meaningfully influence ethical decision-making and if this role aligned with her values. This episode is an honest conversation about ethics and compliance as a calling, resilience as a muscle, and how these experiences shaped Trish and helped her become resilient and find a role where she would thrive.

In this engaging interview, RozacG shares his journey from Singapore to becoming a rapper, highlighting the importance of purpose, resilience, and staying true to oneself. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/outthemudpodcast/donations

Singapore Calls On JP Morgan To Advance 'Gold Hub' Plan As gold continues to flow to the east, the banks are helping trading hubs like Singapore create a more dominant presence in the precious metals markets. They're also talking about another direct step towards shifting pricing power to the East, which we talk about in today's show. So to find out more, click to watch the video now! - To find out more about the latest drill results from Dolly Varden Silver go to: https://dollyvardensilver.com/dolly-varden-silver-intersects-4-66-g-t-gold-over-48-49-meters-including-52-15-g-t-gold-and-306-g-t-silver-over-1-01-meters-at-homestake-silver-deposit/ - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD) This video was sponsored by Dolly Varden Silver and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-dolly-varden-2025/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

In this episode of LERMA/'s Loud and Clear podcast, host Francisco “Pancho” Cardenas speaks with Lindsay Davis, founder and CEO of One Bee Consulting and founder and CEO of FemTech Association Asia. Lindsay shares her path from multicultural advertising in Dallas to luxury and international leadership in London, then relocating to Singapore in early 2020, where she discovered FemTech while moderating panels and reading Invisible Women. She describes FemTech as “female technology”—apps, SaaS, medical devices, wearables, and services spanning women's health across life stages, and emphasizes Asia as a large but still untapped market.The conversation outlines major barriers holding women's health back: it has been under-researched, underserved, and underfunded; stigma remains high (including a cited figure that 52% of women in Southeast Asia are uncomfortable discussing health needs openly due to fear of judgment or shame); awareness is low (42% don't use FemTech due to lack of awareness and understanding); and funding gaps persist (2.3% of total VC funding goes to women-founded companies, and only about 24% of VC decision makers in Southeast Asia are women). Lindsay also raises systemic content censorship, where women's health content is treated as risky or sexual—leading to downranking, shadowbans, and rejected ads—sharing examples like a breastfeeding support app removed for “nudity” and restrictions on terms such as “vaginal cancer,” with 95% of founders reporting content suppression.A central theme is how marketing and advertising can play a stronger role in education and normalization. Lindsay urges agencies and brands to start in-house by improving benefits, ERGs, and workplace support (including maternity return), and by offering inclusive health education programs. She argues advertising shapes culture and can drive health literacy through advocacy, PR, and more inclusive briefs that reduce gender bias. She suggests large agencies press major healthcare and pharma clients on their women's health strategies, while smaller agencies can support FemTech startups through affordable, fractional or retained marketing models aligned to early-stage budgets. Lindsay notes that in Asia many startups scale via corporate partnerships, and her association has grown into a cross-country network spanning 10 Asian markets, funded through corporate engagements and programming aimed at building awareness, trust, and access in women's health.Useful Links:Linkedin. Instagram.Web FemTech Linkedin Femtech Instagram Femtech UN report. Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lindsay Davis, Award-Winning Founder-FemTech Association Asia I Strategic Partnerships I Community Building I Customer Experience I Milken Institute I UN ESCAP I UNFPA I Tatler Front & Female Award I Board Advisor I Moderator/SpeakerProducers:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Victor Cornejo Tell Me More Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pranav Kumar at LERMA/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Francisco Cardenas, Executive Director, Brand Integration at LERMA/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Vycarb is commercializing a carbon storage technology that mimics ocean chemistry, converting CO2 into bicarbonate—a stable molecule that remains sequestered for hundreds of thousands of years. Based in Brooklyn, the company operates at the intersection of hard science and market-making in carbon removal, where customers, verification standards, and pricing mechanisms are all emerging simultaneously. Garrett Boudinot shares how Vycarb navigated this complexity: closing their first deals with progressive offset aggregators, pivoting from voluntary ESG buyers to compliance-driven ICPs as market dynamics shifted in 2022-2023, and building international pipeline in Asia Pacific and Europe that became essential when US climate policy reversed in 2025.Topics Discussed:Early customer strategy with Frontier Fund and Milkywire as market-making offset aggregators The 2022-2023 market shift from voluntary ESG purchasing to compliance-driven urgency ICP evolution: identifying customers facing carbon taxes versus sustainability commitments International expansion into Singapore and Asia Pacific compliance markets pre-2025 Raising a US climate tech seed round in 2025 during sector-wide funding contraction Scaling pilots iteratively while building verification methodologies for a nascent category Marketing strategy: facility tours, industry-specific PR in cement and aluminum, strategic investor logos Transition from performance metric validation to site-specific commercial design Leveraging strategic investors (Idemitsu, Rio Tinto, Mitsui, Shell) for channel partnerships Building distributed deployment capability from centralized Brooklyn pilot operationsGTM Lessons For B2B Founders:Find customers where your solution impacts P&L, not just valuesProgressive customers build category infrastructure, not just revenueGeographic diversification is risk mitigation, not just expansionCentralized demonstration beats distributed ops at early stageProof of execution replaces messaging in nascent categoriesConvert strategic investors into channel partnersBuild verification infrastructure as you scale, not after//Sponsors:Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.ioThe Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co//Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I HireSenior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role.Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Have you ever considered your profession as a ministry? Come to this session and hear about the biblical roots of nursing as ministry, your sacred calling to serve, and the importance of paying attention to those divine appointments. We will also talk about finding your passion and being persistent, all while drawing on the power of the Holy Spirit.

A deadly fire aboard the World Legacy near Singapore claims a crew member's life and forces the evacuation of 271 passengers, Carnival Celebration diverts to rescue five people from a distressed boat near Cozumel, and Carnival Conquest returns to Miami with fresh upgrades after a 12-day dry dock overhaul.

Frasers Property—controlled by Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi—has bought part of a prime Singapore shopping mall for S$392 million. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is, as a wise journalist (no, not us, we said "wise") has pointed out, always an aviation angle. As Iranian bombs rained down across the Gulf following strikes by the US and Israel, countries like the UAE and Qatar suddenly found themselves uncomfortably less insulated than they thought, with even airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi being damaged in the crossfire. Unfortunately, these countries also happen to be major global aviation hubs, and thousands of flights over the past few days have been cancelled, leaving passengers stranded – which raises the question: in the wake of the chaos, will cautious flyers start avoiding Europe flights through places like Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi in favour of less volatile hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong? On this week's Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and guest host Bethany Alvaro examine the Iran conflict's impact on aviation and ask whether Australian airlines and travellers have put too many of their eggs in the Gulf's basket. Plus, half-yearly results are out for airlines on both sides of the Tasman – which carriers had a better six months than the others?

In today's Madtech Daily, we cover Meta trialling an AI shopping tool to challenge ChatGPT, Google planning to fill 150 tech roles in Singapore, Gemini, and eBay cutting 800 jobs, 6% of its workforce.

Is Singapore’s property market quietly shifting after Budget 2026? In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, we break down what new policies on foreign work passes, AI investment and housing demand could mean for buyers and investors. Michelle speaks with Christine Sun, Chief Researcher and Strategist at Realion Group (OrangeTee & ETC), about whether the absence of new cooling measures signals confidence that prices have stabilised. They unpack why demand for some Prime and Plus HDB flats appears softer, and why first-time buyers may now prioritise space over central locations. The conversation also explores how stricter foreign hiring rules could affect rental demand and whether Singapore’s push to become an AI hub might boost long-term property values. Finally, Christine shares where investors might find the smartest opportunities in Singapore’s property market in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil shocks, gold surges and a familiar tech giant's stumble - markets are suddenly on edge. In this episode of Market View, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack the forces shaking global markets - from Sea Ltd’s earnings surprise and share price plunge to Singapore’s growing ambitions as a physical gold hub. Gold prices are surging past historic levels as wealthy investors pile into safe havens and policymakers position Singapore as a regional bullion trading center. Meanwhile, a widening Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade threaten global energy flows, pushing Brent crude above $81 and disrupting LNG supplies. We also run through earnings movers including Target, Best Buy, Swiss sneaker maker On, DFI Retail Group and Wilmar International. Plus: the next computing revolution may not be in your phone - tech giants like Qualcomm, Meta, Google and Apple are racing to build AI-powered wearables that blend seamlessly into everyday life. Companies mentioned: Sea Ltd., Target, Best Buy, On Holding, DFI Retail Group, Wilmar International, ST Engineering, Keppel, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Qualcomm, Meta, Google, Samsung, Apple, OpenAI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet some of Singapore's most impactful individuals in Influence with Michelle Martin. If you are going through pain, sorrow or grief, trust that you are not alone After losing his 26-year-old son Lawrance to manic depression, philanthropist Yen-Lu Chow set out to transform grief into action by founding - together with his wife - the Over The Rainbow Academy that helps parents with resources and which gives young people a platform to "just be heard". The academy aims to help transform the landscape of mental wellness in Singapore and offers scholarships for its training programmes. Social innovator Yen-Lu Chow believes getting to a "we first society" starts with very important first step; caring for the self. We ask: in a competitive world driven by individual success, can Singapore move from a “me-first” mindset to a “we-first” culture that protects its human capital? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of BYABushwood, Brock White, Casey Earl Flynn, Cory Collins, + Magee are all together to get ready for a very big upcoming weekend of golf.  PGA Tour heads to Orlando Florida for the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, and CC is going to be BYABW boots on the ground! Meanwhile, LIV Singapore is happening at Sentosa Golf Club!  You ready for all of this golf?  Tell us who you like in both tournaments over on FB, IG, and/or X please!  Also, the host of this show is named Brock White and he can be found on X.  Lastly, go buy lots of BYABushwood gear from the BYAPN SHOP!

Terminal 3 CEO Gary Liu breaks down the four unsolved problems threatening agentic commerce — including the OpenClaw breach that proved your private data is never safe once it touches an agent's memory. Plus: why Singapore stepped back from retail crypto, and why Hong Kong leads Asia.00:00 The Importance of Data Privacy and Security04:07 Gary Liew's Journey to Terminal 308:10 Real-World Applications of ID Verification and Financial Credentials12:11 AI Credentials and the Future of Autonomous Agents15:48 Regulatory Challenges and Global Perspectives on Blockchain19:58 Hong Kong's Position as a Crypto Hub23:51 Talent Retention and the Future of Innovation in Hong Kong

What does the future of facility management look like in the Asia Pacific region? In this episode, Kenneth Foo sits down with Michael Ng, Don Tze, and Dora Yim to explore how FM is evolving across Singapore and Hong Kong, from government-led digital pushes to the integration of high-level sustainability.  They examine how multinational corporations are utilizing ESG reporting and "well certificates" to drive sustainability, as well as the critical role of change management in helping frontline workers embrace new technological tools. This episode is sponsored by TMA Systems! Discover more at https://www.tmasystems.com/ifmapodcast Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Facility Management 01:00 Exploring FM in Asia Pacific 02:38 FM in Singapore: Technology and Transformation 04:11 FM in Hong Kong: Embracing Technology 06:11 The Role of ESG and Sustainability 09:10 Challenges and Opportunities in FM 17:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Matt Paige interviews Vishnu Hari (Vish), CEO and founder of Ego (YC W24), about shifting focus from AGI to “humanness”: AI characters that behave like people through memory, emotions, personality, needs, and desires.Referencing Ego's paper “Behavior is All You Need,” Vish argues consumer AI for entertainment must be relatable and character-like rather than purely task-smart, drawing inspiration from MMORPG social dynamics and Character.AI's appeal.Ego initially pursued a 3D sim-world vision inspired by Sword Art Online and Westworld, but found accessibility, game development, and perception latency challenging; internal Roblox tests (“Chatterblocks”) showed the key gap is natural speech beyond turn-taking.Vish discusses simulations as a path toward real-world robotics via a partnership with Menlo AI, critiques task-bound robots versus agents with inner lives, suggests retention as the main metric, and shares views on AGI definitions, safety in entertainment, technology impacts, simulation theory, and consciousness.Ego's work is at egoai.com and the company is hiring in SF, Singapore, and Tokyo.--Key Moments:00:57 Behavior Is All You Need02:41 Anatomy of Humanlike Agents03:29 Game Bots to Real People05:10 Building Ego and Sim Worlds06:35 Why Speech Feels Human08:27 From Sims to Robotics10:29 Her vs Helper Robots13:17 Measuring Humanness by Retention15:27 Continual Learning and Personality16:57 Meta Lessons on Empty Worlds18:08 Lightning Round on AGI20:31 IP Characters vs UGC Worlds21:55 Risks and Just Tuesday24:11 Simulation and Consciousness--Key Links:EgoConnect with Rowan on LinkedInMentioned in this episode:Free report from HatchWorks AI — State of AI 2026What's real in AI this year, what's hype, and what leaders should prioritize — including production lessons, designing for agents, and governance. https://hatchworks.com/state-of-ai-2026/AI Opportunity FinderFeeling overwhelmed by all the AI noise out there? The AI Opportunity Finder from HatchWorks cuts through the hype and gives you a clear starting point. In less than 5 minutes, you'll get tailored, high-impact AI use cases specific to your business—scored by ROI so you know exactly where to start. Whether you're looking to cut costs, automate tasks, or grow faster, this free tool gives you a personalized roadmap built for action.

Will Quijano and Johnny Santos Robles left a comfortable life in Singapore for the opportunities and beauty of Australia. They overcame long commutes, financial struggles, and student visa challenges to secure a regional sponsorship, showing that determination and resilience can make dreams come true. - Komportable na sa Singapore ang mag-partner na sina Will Quijano at Johnny Santos Robles ngunit nabighani sila sa ganda at oportunidad na iniaalok ng Australia. Anu-anong mga hamon na kanilang hinarap habang nasa student visa hanggang sa makakuha ng sponsorship sa regional area?

We start off this week with Mark delivering on his promise to Nick to buy him a gift from Temu....does it work or is it underwhelming? We find out. But then onto far more important things like Hannah Green's win in Singapore. A great performance, Nick and Mark discuss how she played, her swing, and her hubby on the bag! Big year on the way for Hannah.Nick tells us about how he managed to get his green card when he moved to the US. It wasn't looking good for a while, until he rolled out something pretty special....he tells the story.The New Zealand Open was at the weekend and the boy from windy Wellington, Daniel Hillier played beautifully. Mark says that he loves how Daniel plays, and he has only scratched the surface of what he can do. Although Daniel did have one thing that annoyed Mark, and he fixed that at the weekend....Mark explains the thing that bugged him.Then...buckle yourself in....Mark absolutely rinses the New Zealand Open saying that a few things he saw 'made him sad'.For BMW, Nick's Touch of Class this week is Shane Lowry. He led by plenty and then had a meltdown at the Cognizant Classic, that wasn't the Touch of Class, but something else Shane did was....Nick plays the audio.And Marks 'That's a Plus' for Hostplus is young 17-year old golfer Amelia Harris who played in the NSW Open in Wollongong (finishing 8th!), and then did something unexpected and impressive the following day.After the turn, we discuss shanks in tournament golf, one particular one from a few years ago from a superstar comes to mind. And then, for Betr, Marks Top 5 is the 5 'supposed' reasons for hitting a shank. In the middle he is reminded of a shank he hit in a tournament when he was paired with Lee Westwood....it's a wild story.....Lots of golf from the weekend, and Nick takes us all over the world in the PING global results. For Southern Golf Club, plenty of feedback - questions and comments on Austen Truslow's chipping, Pros doing maths along with their caddy, a gentle whack for Nick over Tour Pro Jamie Donaldson, and a wolfpacker who saw Mark playing recently at PK North and thought he might have a future in this crazy game. And we finish with a wolfpacker question about golf shoes, we get the inside word from the FootJoy boss Snowy.And for the Golf Clearance Outlet, Nick's Masterclass today is on hitting fairway woods.We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:BMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;And watchMynumbers and Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sales is a rollercoaster: one month you're flying, the next you hit a wall because a client changes their mind, a supply chain hiccup wipes out the order, or someone inside your own organisation drops the ball. What we can control, completely, is our time, our talent, and our treasure—and that's where the real leverage sits. In a post-pandemic market (and especially as of 2025), buyers are time-poor, inboxes are brutal, and competitors are one click away. So the question is simple: are we making the most of the three things that are actually ours?   Why is a salesperson's time the most expensive asset? Time is the one asset you can't replenish, and it dictates your pipeline, your reputation, and your commission. If you spend your week "busy" but not building relationships, you're basically renting stress. As a buyer, I see it constantly: poor follow-up. And it's bizarre, because we all know acquiring a new customer costs far more than expanding an existing customer's purchase profile (land-and-expand is not a buzzword—it's survival). Yet many salespeople stop after three rejections in cold calling, then wonder why the quarter looks like a horror movie. Compare that with high-performing teams in the US and Japan who run disciplined cadence systems using Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics—touchpoints are planned, tracked, and measured like a production line at Toyota. Do now: Block recurring weekly follow-up time and treat it like a client meeting—non-negotiable. How do you stay "top of mind" without spamming people? You stay top of mind by being useful, personal, and consistent—not by blasting a weekly email and hoping for miracles. Most "newsletters" end up in junk, clutter, or the "unsubscribe and forget forever" bin. Staying top of mind takes effort, but the upside is massive—especially if your competitor is lazy. Think in terms of buyer psychology: people choose the option that costs them the least mental energy. If they already know you, trust you, and can predict your quality, you become the easy decision. This is why professional services firms—translation agencies, consultancies, training providers—win on relationship continuity. In Japan, where trust and reliability are weighted heavily in B2B decisions, sustained contact beats flashy pitch decks. Do now: Replace "email blast" with a simple cadence: 1 helpful note + 1 relevant insight + 1 human check-in each month. What does "good follow-up" look like in the real world? Good follow-up is a system, not a mood—and it works even when you're busy. The best example is when a supplier meets you once, then keeps in touch thoughtfully for years, so when you need them, they're already in pole position.  That's not luck. That's process. It's logging touchpoints, setting reminders, and sending value that matches the buyer's context: a short video, a case study, a relevant event invite, a quick "saw this and thought of you." Compare startups versus multinationals: startups often have hustle but no system; large firms have tools but suffer from internal handoffs. Your job is to combine both—human warmth plus operational discipline. Mini checklist One CRM record per decision-maker Next step dated and owned 3 channels: email + LinkedIn + one "real" touch (call/voice) Do now: Set CRM tasks immediately after every interaction—no "I'll do it later." How do you future-proof your sales talent as the market changes? Talent is time-bound—if your skills don't evolve, your results won't either. Being a Modern selling is a blend: consultative discovery, social credibility, and content that proves you can solve problems. Are you comfortable using LinkedIn, YouTube, short-form video, webinars, and a breadcrumb trail of useful insights? In 2025, buyers often "pre-qualify" you before they reply—your digital footprint becomes your silent salesperson. This is where markets differ: US sellers may lean harder into personal brand and outbound automation; Japan often rewards consistency, humility, and proof over hype. Either way, the basics still matter: questioning, listening, objection handling, and clear next steps—Dale Carnegie fundamentals don't expire. Do now: Pick one skill to upgrade this month (video, discovery, negotiation) and practise it weekly. Is investing in sales training still worth it when so much is free? Yes—free information is everywhere, but disciplined learning and application are rare. You can binge podcasts, hoard books, and still stay average if you never implement.  Back in 1939, Dale Carnegie made world-class training accessible through public classes. The logic still holds: if your company doesn't train you well, invest a microscopic part of your treasure and go get the best. Today, you've got Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, Dale Carnegie programs, specialist coaching, and industry conferences across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. The difference between top performers and everyone else isn't access—it's commitment and execution. Top sellers learn, apply, customise, refine… then repeat. Do now: Spend treasure where it changes behaviour: coaching, role-plays, and frameworks you'll actually use in live deals. What separates top salespeople from everyone else over the long run? Top salespeople don't stop learning—and they don't just "consume," they apply. They stay current through market shocks, tech shifts, and buyer behaviour changes, then tailor what they learn to their patch.  They also protect their time like a dragon guarding gold. They're intentional about: prospecting blocks, client follow-up, pipeline hygiene, and skill practice. They understand cause-and-effect: no follow-up → no trust → no deal. No talent upgrades → commoditisation → price pressure. No treasure invested → stalled growth. This is true whether you sell SaaS in Singapore, industrial equipment in Osaka, or professional services in Sydney. And as work norms shift—think hybrid work and tighter labour conditions in parts of Asia, including Japan's evolving workplace reforms in recent years—buyers want clarity, speed, and reliability. Be that person. Do now: Audit your week: cut 2 low-value activities, add 2 relationship touches, and schedule 1 learning/practice session. Final wrap Sales will always throw curveballs—clients change, supply chains wobble, internal delivery misses happen. But time, talent, and treasure are your controllables, and they compound when you manage them like a pro. Build a follow-up system, evolve your skills for modern selling, and invest in learning that translates into behaviour. Then you'll stop riding the rollercoaster with your eyes closed—and start driving. Optional FAQs Is cold calling dead in 2025? Cold calling still works when paired with a cadence (LinkedIn + email + calls) and a clear value hook, not random dialling. How often should I follow up with a prospect? Monthly is a strong default for warm prospects, with tighter weekly touchpoints during active deal stages. What's the best CRM for follow-up? The best CRM is the one you actually use daily—Salesforce, HubSpot, and Dynamics all work if your cadence is disciplined. Next steps for leaders and salespeople Build a minimum follow-up cadence and measure it weekly Run monthly role-plays on discovery, objections, and closing Set learning KPIs (hours practised, not hours watched) Coach on personal brand: one useful post per week Review pipeline hygiene every Friday Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and Greg has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー).  Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan. 

Is the so-called “sleepy” Singapore market waking up - or are we at the start of a full-blown IPO revival? In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack Southeast Asia’s reopening equity capital markets with Art Karoonyavanich of DBS. Trading volumes are up to S$1.65 billion a day in early 2026, and billion-dollar deals like UI Boustead REIT are landing smoothly despite tariff headlines. We explore why CapitaLand India Trust and Lendlease REIT can raise fresh capital even amid global trade noise - and what that says about investor confidence. Beyond property, we examine Ultragreen’s S$520m tech IPO and whether healthtech, AI and digital infrastructure are next in line. Is Singapore simply benefiting from regional recovery — or positioning itself as Southeast Asia’s IPO hub for the next cycle?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to see 70 patients a day - and still believe you are living your dream? On Influence, hosted by Michelle Martin, we are celebrating champions ahead of IWD which falls on March 8th, under the 2026 theme “Give To Gain.” Dr Deanna Koh, Resident Physician and Clinical Research Lead at SATA CommHealth Medical Centre for Migrant Workers, shares life on the frontline serving Singapore’s most marginalised. Dr Koh reveals what she has gained - and what young women dreaming of medicine need to know about the reality behind the calling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stijn Schmitz welcomes back Adrian Day to the show. Adrian Day is the CEO of Adrian Day Asset Management and Manager of the EuroPacific Gold Fund. The discussion centers on the current state of gold, silver, and global commodities markets, with Day providing deep insights into current investment trends and opportunities. Day remains bullish on gold, citing historical market cycles and key buyers like central banks and Tether. He notes that central banks are actively diversifying away from the US dollar due to concerns about government profligacy and potential asset weaponization. The trend of dollar reserve reduction has been ongoing for years, accelerated by events like the confiscation of Russian central bank assets. Regarding silver, Day sees potential but with more risks compared to gold. He highlights a genuine physical deficit in the silver market and increasing demand from sectors like solar panel manufacturing. However, he cautions that high prices might incentivize manufacturers to seek more efficient alternatives. In the broader commodity complex, Day finds significant value opportunities. He points out that commodities are trading near 100-year lows relative to financial assets, with underinvestment in sectors like oil, gas, and copper creating potential for price appreciation. He emphasizes the long lead times for new commodity projects and the challenges of rapidly increasing production. Day’s investment approach focuses on global markets, with a current preference for reducing US exposure and exploring opportunities in markets like Britain, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He remains particularly interested in gold mining stocks, especially mid-tier producers in stable jurisdictions. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:50 – Bullish Case for Gold 00:01:58 – Gold Market Cycles 00:04:04 – Central Bank Buying Reasons 00:10:27 – Tether Gold Stablecoin 00:14:10 – Dollar Reserve Decline 00:18:08 – Gold Settlement Potential 00:22:33 – Silver Market Insights 00:30:20 – Commodity Value Opportunities 00:38:20 – Gold Mining Investments 00:45:24 – Other Commodities Analysis 00:50:53 – Oil and Gas Plays 00:53:52 – Concluding Thoughts Guest Links: Website: https://adrianday.com/ Adrian Day is considered a pioneer in promoting the benefits of global investing in the United Kingdom. A native of London, after graduating with honors from the London School of Economics, Mr. Day spent many years as a financial investment writer, where he gained a large following for his expertise in searching out unusual investment opportunities around the world. He has also authored two books on the subject of global investing: International Investment Opportunities: How and Where to Invest Overseas Successfully and Investing Without Borders. His latest book, widely praised by readers, is Investing in Resources: How to Profit from the Outsized Potential and Avoid the Risks (Wiley, 2010). Mr. Day is a recognized authority in both global and resource investing. He is frequently interviewed by the press, domestically and abroad. He is a popular speaker and is frequently invited to lecture at financial conferences and seminars around the world. His pleasures include fine dining, reading (especially history), and the opera.

#251: Manish Vora is the Founder and the CEO of the Museum of Ice Cream, an immersive “experium” built to bring people together through play, joy and creativity. In 2016 he launched the first pop-up in New York City, which quickly grew into a global phenomenon with multiple permanent locations across the United States and Singapore, known for its colorful interactive exhibits and multi-sensory experiences that blend art and ice cream culture. Before this venture, he transitioned from a successful career in investment banking and executive leadership, including serving as CEO of the experience-tech venue Lightbox and co-founding the contemporary art platform GREY AREA into building innovative, experience-driven spaces that prioritize connection and human engagement. A graduate of Yale University, Vora also co-leads Figure8, the parent company of Museum of Ice Cream, helping guide its strategic growth, partnerships and continued expansion in the experiential space. For more on Manish you can find him & the Museum of Ice Cream on social, as well ascwww.museumoficecream.com or check out any of their locations in NYC, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Singapore, and other future locations. Enjoy the show!

Resilience and Stress Management: While critical to 97% of executives, only 47% believe their organization is currently resilient. Additionally, only 18% of leaders surveyed in 2025 scored high in stress tolerance. Decision-Making Under Pressure: While 67% of leaders make critical decisions under significant time pressure, only 23% have systematic frameworks to do so effectively. Specifically97% of executives believe business resilience is important, and nearly 90% of executives in a 2022 survey identified improving their own well-being (a driver of resilience and focus) as a top priority.   Ed Howard is the author of One Breath Leadership and the founder of Kokoro Business Performance. Based in Singapore, he works globally with senior leaders, executives, and organisations to improve focus, resilience, and decision-making under pressure. Before founding Kokoro, Ed spent more than 20 years in international investment banking, working at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, SMBC Nikko, Société Générale, and Standard Chartered. Alongside his corporate career, he has practiced Zen for over 30 years. This combination of corporate experience and deep awareness training shapes his approach. At the centre of his work is a simple idea: performance improves when attention is stable, mental noise is reduced, and leaders learn to reset in the moment.   For more information: https://www.onebreathleadership.com/ LinkedIn: @EdwardHoward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Market Maker by AmplifyME, we sit down with Nick Leeson to explore trading psychology, risk management and what it takes to survive public failure after the collapse of Barings Bank and more than $1.3 billion in losses.At just 25 years old, Leeson was running a derivatives operation in Singapore during the high-pressure culture of 1990s banking. What followed brought down a 233-year-old institution and became one of the most infamous events in modern financial history. But this conversation goes far beyond the headlines.We examine the psychology behind catastrophic risk, the pressure to succeed at a young age, and how ego and fear of failure can quietly distort decision-making. Nick reflects on the culture inside investment banking at the time, the compounding effect of hidden mistakes, and what resilience really means after prison, public scrutiny and rebuilding a life from scratch.For anyone pursuing a career in trading, investment banking or financial markets, this episode offers a rare and candid perspective on ambition, accountability and the true cost of unchecked pressure.Market Maker by AmplifyME brings you conversations with the people who've experienced the highs and lows of global financial markets and the lessons they learned along the way.(00:00) The Rogue Trader Story(02:25) Growing Up & First Ambitions(04:36) Entering the City(10:24) Morgan Stanley & Big Bang(14:33) Fast Promotions in Finance(22:44) Joining Barings(25:06) Singapore at 25(29:41) When Pressure Builds(31:57) Managing Without Mentors(34:14) Getting on With Everyone(37:38) Status, Culture & Ego(42:14) Stress Was Off The Charts(42:58) The Losses Spiral(48:35) Ethics & Accountability(52:14) Fear of Failure(55:45) Prison & Resilience

On today's Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by David Pope. David is an Executive Voice Coach, based in Hong Kong. He runs CPD-accredited communication skills workshops and 1-on-1 coaching sessions. With over 30 years of experience, David has worked with thousands of legal professionals globally in Magic Circle, US and local firms. He has coached legal professionals in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, Singapore, Dubai, Riyadh and London. David is passionate about helping good speakers become great speakers. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and David discussing:- Society's Lack of Vocal Awareness- Voice Projection & Breath Control- Making the Most of Vocal Variety- Confidence VS Warmth Imbalance- Over-Imitating Others Instead of Trusting Their Own VoiceConnect with David Pope here - https://hk.linkedin.com/in/popedavid

Static strategic asset allocation no longer suffices in a world shaped by mega forces. Devan Nathwani, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why It's crucial to revisit key calls and focus on underlying economic drivers. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20- 549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing material.In South Africa: Please be advised that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is an authorised Financial Services provider with the South African Financial Services Board, FSP No. 43288.In Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL's Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdictionIn Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2026 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.BII0226-5260467-EXP0227

Welcome to episode 128 of The Journey Is the Reward!On this episode, Brian and Micah discuss the trek to the Singapore Airshow 2026, but first, the guys have some listener feedback to clear from the runway. Listener Eric writes in about his luggage choices and why "Team Carry-On" sometimes hits maximum capacity for his lifestyle, while Listener Mark issues a "correction notice" to Brian regarding the Auto Train. We also hear from Listener Tanya, who gives us a nice climb in altitude with a compliment on our last episode featuring Carlos of Plane Talking UK.As we reach cruising altitude, the guys dive into the industry radar. Listener Lu wants to know about the potential mergers of Sun Country and Allegiant, along with the rumored "hookup" between United and JetBlue. As usual, Brian and Micah have a different flight path than the rest of the pundits. Then, Micah shares a cautionary tale about his cousin who decided to ignore "Air Traffic Control" (Micah's advice) for a long-haul flight to Thailand—proving that sometimes, ignoring the pre-flight briefing leads to a bumpy ride. In much happier news, Connie's baby finally has a name! We are officially cleared to welcome Chepego as our newest (and youngest) listener.For the main event, listen in as Brian and Micah discuss the potential turbulence of booking through Chase Travel and the pitfalls of third-party manifests. While United didn't disappoint on the long haul to Singapore, the flight was so empty that Brian discovered the "Poor Man's First Class"—where a full row of coach seats might have actually been a better value than a premium pod. Regardless, Brian made a safe landing in Singapore just in time for the airshow. As always, our ears are blessed by the soul-stirring sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir. Their Welcome and Goodbye songs, recorded at the Royal Livingstone Hotel in Zambia, are the perfect way to bring this flight to a close.You can always find the audio recording at www.thejourneyisthereward.org

Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine with a powerful conversation that blends diplomacy, documentary filmmaking, and frontline journalism. We welcome to the studio H.E. Kateryna Zelenko, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Singapore; Megumi Lim, director of the multi‑award‑winning documentary "Night Shift," and Thomas Peter, Pulitzer Prize‑winning Reuters senior reporter and war photographer who has spent years documenting the conflict. Following the Singapore premiere of "Night Shift at the One Voice for Ukraine" – Team Europe event on 24 February 2026, our guests reflect on the human cost of a war that continues to reshape global security and the lives of millions. Ambassador Zelenko shares Ukraine’s ongoing fight for sovereignty and the resilience of its people. Megumi Lim discusses the making of "Night Shift," a film that captures the quiet heroism of ordinary Ukrainians working through the darkness of war. Thomas Peter offers a rare, unfiltered look at life on the frontlines and the responsibility of bearing witness through photography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys celebrate the women who make Singapore’s music scene pulse with creativity, courage, and community. Joining us in the studio are Michelle SgP, Founder of She Shines SG, and Deborah Jean Lee, multilingual vocalist, guitarist, and member of Flower Power — with a special live performance in the studio. She Shines SG returns with its third edition of the She Shines Music Festival, happening 8 March 2025 at Blackbird. Entirely powered by women on stage — from Gen Z newcomers to seasoned Boomer‑generation performers — the festival is a full‑day showcase of female musicians across genres: classical, pop, jazz, R&B, rock, and everything in between. Every band, every backing musician, every jam session is led by women. The 2026 edition shines a spotlight on multi‑hyphenate women shaping Singapore’s music community. New segments include the Sing Song Social Club – Women’s Day Edition (founded by Aarika Lee), Saylah Presents for Gen Z artists, theatre‑maker and singer‑songwriter Ethel Yap, sound‑wellness artist Amanda Ling, Latin jazz performer Zsa Zsa, and folk veteran Cat Ong paired with rising young musicians. The night closes with a high‑energy rock finale by Chop Swee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fossil fuel supply chains are unstable, and renewable energy alone can’t meet all its energy needs. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Singapore is exploring the use of nuclear energy to meet its energy needs, and has taken several steps to build its knowledge and expertise in this area. But why does the small city-state even need to consider such a controversial energy resource, especially given historical nuclear incidents? And why is the business-as-usual option to continue with fossil fuel use no longer as viable as before? Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty discuss the global nuclear renaissance, and Singapore’s role in it, in this episode. Highlights of conversation (click/tap above): 2:05 How is the global nuclear renaissance shaping up? 3:47 Let’s talk about Singapore’s nuclear context. 10:32 Historical concerns vs benefits - can new nuclear tech win over critics? 14:33 Singapore’s energy conundrum – ensuring stable, secure and affordable power 17:41 Is nuclear energy safe? And what steps are needed to boost safety? 23:47 Are we there yet? Is fusion energy the future? Read more on The Straits Times: https://str.sg/sLPM Follow Audrey Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/848W Read her articles: https://str.sg/JLM2 Follow David Fogarty on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/jcvy Read his articles: https://str.sg/JLMu Hosts: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #greenpulseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Scott leads retail safaris around the world. He takes listeners on a virtual tour of six distinctive stores—from Fanatics Collectibles' interactive sports collectibles space in London to Buck Mason's immersive lifestyle store in New York, Larfeuille's artisanal leather workshop in Paris, Ffern's sensory fragrance boutique in London, Singapore's DORS at Design Orchard retail incubator, and Patagonia Action Works Cafe. Ian emphasizes the enduring value of physical retail, the importance of cross-sector inspiration, and how stores can create authentic experiences through storytelling, sensory engagement, and human connection.   James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Listen: WhereWeBuy.show  Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com  YouTube: http://everythingweknow.show/ Read more retail research here:  http://www.us.jll.com/retail Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.  

He co-founded the Quantum Fund with George Soros, gaining 4,200% returns in a single decade. He drove around the world twice, once on a motorcycle and once by car, setting two Guinness World Records. Then in 2007, he sold his New York City mansion for $16 million and moved his entire family to Singapore because he believed the 21st century belongs to Asia.Jim Rogers has spent 50 years making bets that everyone else called crazy...and being right.In the inaugural episode of Pale Blue Nexus, Jim sits down with us and gets personal. Not about markets. Not about commodities. About the decisions that actually shaped his life; Why he had kids at 60 after swearing he never would, why he's raising his daughters to speak Mandarin, and what he tells them about a future most people aren't prepared for.He also said something we can't stop thinking about. Something that reframes how you think about success, risk, and what it actually means to do what you love, not as a bumper sticker, but as a survival strategy.This is Pale Blue Nexus. Where the biggest ideas meet the people bold enough to act on them.

"Vietnam's international air market is the biggest story in South East Asia." ASEAN's breakout travel and tourism star leads the bullish projections about air travel, but structural issues in South East Asia's biggest market, Indonesia, drag down the overall 2026 outlook. Longer-term, sustained growth is predicted, but where are the hotspots to watch, and which are the slow-motion markets? This week, Gary is joined by Singapore-based aviation consultant Brendan Sobie to dissect the travel outlook from the skies above ASEAN. En route, we discuss domestic and regional market growth factors, yields and profitability for long-haul carriers, and the divergence between peak and off-peak demand, fares and load factors. While aircraft manufacturers classify South East Asia as the world's fastest growing air market, we check the pulse of key markets, like Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand - and assess the evolving influences of Asia's two mega-markets, China and India 

Why did the academic elite fail to see Bitcoin coming? Dr. Adam Back (@adam3us), the inventor of Hashcash, explains that professors were too obsessed with centralized bank models to conceive of a proof of work system that replaces central authority. While the ivory tower refined flawed systems, cypherpunks built a reality that does not require a middleman.Adam's journey started on the front lines of digital privacy, using his PhD as a license to hack. He laid the foundation for electronic cash by prioritizing sovereign rights. As the founder of Blockstream, he is an OG who never sold out, famously moving past shitcoin bribes to protect his ethical reputation.We tackle the reality of scaling. Adam argues that while Bitcoin is hard to change by design, the lightning network and sidechains allow for high-speed trade without risking the base layer. This modular approach lets Bitcoin evolve into a global financial layer while staying decentralized, proving the skeptics wrong one block at a time.In El Salvador, the government rejected shitcoin pitches to double down on Bitcoin. Adam notes this homegrown success could see the country rival major powers like Germany. It is a blueprint for using sound money to leapfrog the legacy financial system.Adam is now focused on filling innovation gaps from privacy to treasury reserves. The mission to replace fiat is just beginning. Subscribe and comment. Is El Salvador the next Singapore?—Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Adam BackX: https://x.com/adam3usBlockstream X: https://x.com/BlockstreamHashcash Web: http://www.hashcash.org/Cypherspace Web: http://www.cypherspace.org/adam/Blockstream web: https://blockstream.com/Github: https://github.com/BlockstreamThe Liquid Network: https://liquid.net/Blockstream Jade: https://blockstream.com/jade/   Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 Intro01:33 How Bitcoin achieves decentralized trust without banks. 04:49 Has institutional Bitcoin ruined the cypherpunk mission? 10:48 How Adam Back spotted and rejected shitcoin scams. 12:43 Is Tether (USDT) a systemic risk to the Bitcoin ecosystem? 15:44 Why El Salvador succeeded where other nations failed. 20:32 Scaling Bitcoin via Blockstream, sidechains, and Lightning. 25:50 Adam Back on the 100-year mission for sound money.Live From Bitcoin BeachLive From Bitcoin Beach

This Week In Startups is made possible by:Lemon IO - https://Lemon.io/twistEvery.io - https://every.io Sentry.io- https://sentry.io/twistToday's show:We're going behind the curtain today — it's a packed show!We found Tyler Yust, OpenClaw's third EVER contributor to share his insights from within foundation! We've got Deedy Das, of Menlo Ventures, on the show to discuss whether SaaS is cooked! Next we met the creator of an OpenClaw instance that fits in your pocket! We've also got the founder of OpenBrowse showing us how he automatically detects and generates OpenClaw skills!Timestamps:00:00 Intro - Deedy Das Joins the Show!04:54 Anthropic's revenue growth and valuation06:07 OpenClaw Contributor Tyler Yuts joins the show09:24 iMessage integration and Apple's proprietary systems00:10:07 Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist14:31 Anthropic vs. the Pentagon00:20:02 Every.io - For all of your incorporation, banking, payroll, benefits, accounting, taxes or other back-office administration needs, visit https://every.io.00:30:08 Sentry - New users can get $240 in free credits when they go to https://sentry.io/twist and use the code TWIST00:35:46 The Infamous Citrini article00:32:47 Come to LAUNCH fest! https://fest.launch.co00:36:28 Why Deedy thinks the Cetrini article is a work of science fiction00:44:51 The illusion of privacy in corporate America00:41:18 Deedy thinks Enterprise SaaS apps aren't going to be vibe coded00:49:20 Jason's Reddit Bot00:52:01 Jason's obsession with Singapore's food00:55:22 How Unbrowse pulls any backend API!01:02:07 Sebastian shows off the smallest OpenClaw form factor!01:12:04 The Prolo ring — for people who doomscroll01:20:21 Deedy's Podcast Player App!Thank you to our partners:(10:07) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(20:02) Every.io - For all of your incorporation, banking, payroll, benefits, accounting, taxes or other back-office administration needs, visit every.io.(30:08) Sentry - New users can get $240 in free credits when they go to sentry.io/twist and use the code TWISTSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisCheck out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com

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