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The South East Asia Travel ShowChina, South East Asia & Asia Pacific Confront the Turmoil of Trump's Tariffs - Part 2"ASEAN, being the fifth largest economy in the world, is deeply concerned over the recent introduction of unilateral tariffs by the US, including the tariffs announced on 2 April and subsequently the suspension on 9 April... [These] will impact economic security and stability, affect livelihoods of millions of people in the region, and hinder economic progress in ASEAN, particularly less developed economies." It's unusual for ASEAN to word its statements so strongly. This week's response highlights the diplomatically disguised fury throughout the Asia Pacific region. As the US government seeks to isolate China, trade diplomacy between nations across South East Asia...2025-04-1127 min
Regulatory RamblingsEp 61 - Hong Kong's Stablecoin Bill and Trump's Impact on US Law's Reach in AsiaIn our first episode of 2025, with a brand-new format, Regulatory Ramblings highlights two critical developments shaping Asia’s financial and regulatory landscapes.In Episode 61, Hong Kong-based lawyer Ben Hammond unpacks the city’s upcoming Stablecoin Bill, a landmark regulation aimed at strengthening digital asset oversight while bolstering Hong Kong’s position as a global financial hub. Hammond reflects on the bill’s significance, how it fills regulatory gaps, and its potential to foster legitimacy and confidence in the stablecoin ecosystem. He also explores the broader challenges and opportunities the legislation presents for compliance, cross-border legal practice...2025-01-0856 min
Regulatory RamblingsThe Evolution of Fintech: Asia, the US and the Implications for InclusionEpisode #60 with Theodora Lau, Unconventional Ventures Based in the US, Theodora Lau or Theo as she’s known, is Hong Kong born and bred and the founder of Unconventional Ventures. Her firm’s mission is developing and growing an ecosystem of financial institutions, corporations, startups, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and accelerators to make banking better, as well as to meet the often-unmet needs of consumers, including older adults and women. Connecting founders with funders – with a specific focus on underrepresented entrepreneurs is Theo’s mission. As part of her work, she regularly mentors and advises startups in both th...2024-12-181h 21
Asia In-DepthThe 2024 State of Asia Address, with Adam ToozeOn November 6, 2024, leading global thinker Adam Tooze delivered Asia Society Switzerland's third annual State of Asia Address in front of a full house in the prestigious aula of the University of Zurich. Listen to the address in this episode of the podcast.Tooze talked about the different impact the return of Donald Trump as U.S. President has for Europe and Asia, about Asia in a time of polycrisis, and about the importance of keeping track of what’s happening in Asia.Tooze holds the Shelby Cullom Davis chair of History at Co...2024-11-1349 min
State of AsiaThe 2024 State of Asia Address, with Adam ToozeOn November 6, 2024, leading global thinker Adam Tooze delivered Asia Society Switzerland's third annual State of Asia Address in front of a full house in the prestigious aula of the University of Zurich, our partner for this event.Adam holds the Shelby Cullom Davis chair of History at Columbia University in New York City. In 2019, Foreign Policy Magazine named him one of the top Global Thinkers of the decade.Chartbook, his newsletter on economics, geopolitics and history, has over 120,000 subscribers. He is a columnist for Foreign Policy, where he also hosts a...2024-11-1249 minAsia In-DepthThe Impact of Leadership Changes in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. In 2024, over half the world’s population has been voting for new leaders – or will do so very soon.In Asia, countries from Bangladesh to Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Indonesia, end this year with other leaders than the one they started it with (though not all through general elections). So do the EU, the UK and, in January 2025, the U.S.. James Crabtree, TOY senior fellow at Asia Society Policy Institute and Asia Society Switzerland, joins us to dissect the impacts these leadership changes have on the geopolitical landscape. This episod...2024-09-0434 minState of AsiaThe Impact of Leadership Changes in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., with James CrabtreeIn 2024, over half the world’s population has been voting for new leaders – or will do so very soon.In Asia, countries from Bangladesh to Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Indonesia, end this year with other leaders than the one they started it with (though not all through general elections). So do the EU, the UK and, in January 2025, the U.S.James Crabtree, TOY Senior Fellow at Asia Society Policy Institute and Asia Society Switzerland, joins us to dissect the impacts these leadership changes have on the geopolitical landscape.James Crabtree is on...2024-09-0334 min
新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power Up國際青年交流 - 【亞洲人權跨世代對話】專題論壇（下集） International Youth Exchange - “Human Rights in Asia: A Multigenerational Dialogue” (EP2)今年7月，臺灣亞洲交流基金會（臺亞會）與國家人權委員會（人權會）共同主辦了一場【亞洲人權跨世代對話】專題論壇，邀請不同世代的台灣及東南亞人權倡議者展開對話，反思在跨世代及跨境之下的人權挑戰與機會，進而深化亞洲各國的人權交流及合作。
本論壇為臺亞會年度旗艦活動【亞洲青年領袖營】的專題論壇，聚集來自東南亞、南亞、台灣及其他理念相近國家的青年領袖，共商全球最迫切的議題，以及探索青年在其中的角色。論壇Podcast分為上下兩集，馬上按下播放鍵，一起來收聽吧！
To foster cross-generational and cross-boundary exchanges on human rights issues, Taiwan Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Taiwan joined hands in organizing 【**Human Rights in Asia: A Multigenerational Dialogue】 **in July this year. This event brought together human rights defenders from Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Taiwan to explore how human rights have evolved and ways in which we can collaborate to address shared challenges and opportunities in Asia.
This event is part of the 【2024 SEASAT Youth Camp】, an annual flagship event organized by the TAEF that brings together aspiring young leaders from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Taiwan, and other like-minded nations to exchange ideas on global issues and youth's participation. The forum will be broadcasted in two episodes. Let’s tune in for the second part!
下集亮點 EP2 Highlights:
00:00-27:50 人權工作的跨境和跨世代差異；數位人權議題 Panelists on cross-boundaries and cross-generational human rights landscape; on digital rights
27:51-46:34 問答環節 Q...2024-08-2646 min新南向暖暖包 New Southbound Warm Power Up國際青年交流 - 【亞洲人權跨世代對話】專題論壇（上集） International Youth Exchange - “Human Rights in Asia: A Multigenerational Dialogue” (EP1)今年7月，臺灣亞洲交流基金會（臺亞會）與國家人權委員會（人權會）共同主辦了一場【亞洲人權跨世代對話】專題論壇，邀請不同世代的台灣及東南亞人權倡議者展開對話，反思在跨世代及跨境之下的人權挑戰與機會，進而深化亞洲各國的人權交流及合作。
本論壇為臺亞會年度旗艦活動【亞洲青年領袖營】的專題論壇，聚集來自東南亞、南亞、台灣及其他理念相近國家的青年領袖，共商全球最迫切的議題，以及探索青年在其中的角色。論壇Podcast分為上下兩集，馬上按下播放鍵，一起來收聽吧！
To foster cross-generational and cross-boundary exchanges on human rights issues, Taiwan Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Taiwan joined hands in organizing 【**Human Rights in Asia: A Multigenerational Dialogue】 **in July this year. This event brought together human rights defenders from Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Taiwan to explore how human rights have evolved and ways in which we can collaborate to address shared challenges and opportunities in Asia.
This event is part of the 【2024 SEASAT Youth Camp】, an annual flagship event organized by the TAEF that brings together aspiring young leaders from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Taiwan, and other like-minded nations to exchange ideas on global issues and youth's participation. The forum will be broadcasted in two episodes. Let’s tune in for the first part!
上集亮點 EP1 Highlights:
00:00-05:12 論壇介紹
05:13 -33:10 貴賓開幕致詞 Opening remarks by esteemed guests
33:11-1:12:31 與談人分享投入人權工作歷程 Panelists on their journey in becoming a...2024-08-261h 12
BRAVE (Bahasa Indonesia) Teknologi Asia Tenggara: Singapura, Indonesia, Vietnam, Filipina, Thailand & Malaysia Perusahaan Rintisan, Pendiri Dan Modal Ventura VCPatrick Linden: Dealguru $34M Acquisition, Southeast Asia Roll-Up Strategy & Match.asia M&A Marketplace - E459Patrick Linden, Cofounder & Managing Partner of Match.Asia, and Jeremy Au discussed three main points:
1. Dealguru $34M Acquisition: Patrick shared his journey beginning from a small village in Germany to moving to Singapore and building iHipo, a platform to connect European students with opportunities in Southeast Asia. This early experience ignited his entrepreneurial passion, and he recounted the inception of Dealguru, an e-commerce platform inspired by the Daily Deal model. He described a strategic marketing stunt involving Starbucks vouchers that catapulted the platform into the public eye, which quickly established it as a key...2024-08-1505 min
Asia InsightAsia Unfiltered: Oliver IbbetsonIn this episode of Asia Unfiltered, our host Kii Small chats to Oliver Ibbetson about his experiences living in Taiwan for ten percent of his life. Digressions include the real pay-off that comes with putting up your hand for opportunities, what it was like to do a Masters degree in Asia during peak Covid, and the phenomenal effectiveness of the Taiwanese health and education system.Asia Unfiltered is an exploration of the stories and experiences of young Kiwis abroad in Asia. Each episode will feature conversations between members of the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau T...2024-07-3031 min
Asia InsightAsia Unfiltered: Wei-Wei NgIn this episode of Asia Unfiltered, our host Arina Aizal chats to Wei-Wei Ng about her experiences living in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Digressions include the unique experience of growing up as a Chinese-Kiwi who moved to China, the successes and challenges of finding a job in Asia, and why a law degree may not be right for everyone. Asia Unfiltered is an exploration of the stories and experiences of young Kiwis abroad in Asia. Each episode will feature conversations between members of the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono’s Leadership Network, and one o...2024-07-0126 min
BRAVE (Bahasa Indonesia) Teknologi Asia Tenggara: Singapura, Indonesia, Vietnam, Filipina, Thailand & Malaysia Perusahaan Rintisan, Pendiri Dan Modal Ventura VC“Good Jobs” Pasca AI, Tantangan Pasar Modal SGX & BEI & Kinerja Reksa Dana Amerika Serikat vs Reksa Dana Asia Tenggara dengan Shiyan Koh - E431BRAVE Podcast Teknologi Asia Tenggara:
Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner Hustle Fund, dan Jeremy Au membahas tiga tema utama:
1. Kinerja Dana Investasi Amerika Serikat vs Asia Tenggara: Laporan ekuitas swasta Bain tahun 2023 menunjukkan bahwa imbal hasil VC di Asia Tenggara lebih rendah selama satu dekade terakhir, dengan median distribusi LP sebesar 0,4X untuk Asia Tenggara, Cina 0,6X, Eropa 0,7X, Amerika Serikat 1X, dan India 1,3X. Shiyan mengaitkan hal ini dengan kelebihan pasokan modal - meskipun terjadi peningkatan modal ventura yang sangat besar di Asia Tenggara, masuknya modal ventura ini tidak menyebabkan peningkatan yang proporsional pada perusahaan-perusahaan...2024-06-1008 min
Asia InsightAsia Unfiltered: Alex SmithIn this episode of Asia Unfiltered, our host, Kii Small, chats to the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s very own Alex Smith, about her experiences living in Shanghai and Taiwan. Digressions include what it’s like to study Mandarin Chinese as a young woman living in East Asia, and how a guilty pleasure for East Asian trash television can catapult you on a profound, life and career changing journey.----Asia Unfiltered is an exploration of the stories and experiences of young kiwis abroad in Asia. Each episode will feature conversations between members of the Asia...2024-05-3029 min
Dialogues on Southeast AsiaInter-Asia Seminar Series: Cold War and Asia ModernityWhile many today use Cold War 2.0 to refer to the standoff between U.S. and China, it is worth remembering that the first Cold War never ended in Asia, as evidenced by the political situation on the Korean Peninsula and that surrounding the Taiwan Strait. How has Cold War figured into the (controversial) modernisation process of East and Southeast Asia as well as the various (critical) imaginaries of modernity across the regions? As discussions of decolonisation often predicate on the dichotomy of global North vs. global South, how should scholars of Asia position themselves in their conscious effort to...2024-05-081h 15Asia In-DepthA Conversation with Asia Society President Dr. Kyung-wha Kang on Leadership and Global GovernanceManaging Director Rorry Daniels interviews Asia Society President and CEO, Dr. Kyung-wha Kang, on what has shaped her career, including her mentors and key successes. The conversation also covers how Dr. Kang's experience in national government and international institutions influences her perspective on global governance and the important role of civil society and non-profits, including the Asia Society.This episode is from Asia Inside Out, a podcast series from the Asia Society Policy Institute that takes you beyond the latest headlines and provide an insider’s view on regional and global affairs. Each month we’ll deliver an i...2024-05-0154 min
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraFinstep Asia Edge: Comparing Evolution of FinTech in Europe & AsiaFinstep Asia Edge: Irina Chuchkina, Chief Marketing Officer of Volt.io in conversation with Finstep Asia Founder Syed Musheer Ahmed at Money20/20 Asia.
In this episode, Irina discusses her experience with building and working for top payments and B2B FinTechs across Asia and Europe over the past 20 years, while also contrasting the FinTech ecosystems in Asia vs Europe+UK.
- She reflects on pivotal moments that accelerated fintech growth globally - the launch of the App Store, AWS making APIs widely available, and the COVID pandemic driving digital adoption.
-Irina talks about...2024-04-2823 minState of AsiaWill Asia's Rise Lead to a New World Order?There is little to dispute about Asia's rise as a key feature of our time. Already the world's most populous region, Asian countries have steadily gained in economic and political influence on the world stage in recent decades. While in the past this development has been driven heavily by China, the next few years will see countries like India, Indonesia, and Vietnam expand their international clout.As the balance of power shifts east, will the world order inevitably change? Asia is far from a monolithic actor, and for all the talk about an "Asian Century", there is...2024-04-0931 minState of AsiaAsia's Next Economic Miracle with Johan NylanderJohan Nylander is an award-winning author and freelance China and Asia correspondent. His work is published by CNN, Forbes, Sweden’s leading business daily Dagens Industri, and many other international media outlets.His most recent book is The Wolf Economy Awakens – Mongolia’s Fight for Democracy, and a Green and Digital Future (Hong Kong University Press, 2023). It's full of original reporting and great conversations with Mongolians, from angry elderly people in the street and the lead singer of internationally successful Mongolian band The HU to the country's Prime Minister.In this episode, we talk a...2024-03-2633 min
Tech LatestTech Latest: Southeast Asia's startups weather funding winterTech Latest by Nikkei Asia brings you the newest updates from Asia's technology industry. In this episode, Jada Nagumo is talking to Akito Tanaka, our chief business news correspondent in Singapore, about how Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem is weathering its first proper funding winter.
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Asia In-DepthAsia Spotlight 2024: Telling Asia's Stories, Reporting on the RegionWASHINGTON D.C., January 25, 2024 — In this episode of Asia Inside Out, Wendy Cutler, Vice President & Managing Director of the Asia Society Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., leads a discussion at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Asia Spotlight 2024 conference with Nick Schifrin, Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent at PBS Newshour; Demetri Sevastopulo, U.S.-China Correspondent at the Financial Times; Lingling Wei, Chief China Correspondent at the Wall Street Journal; and Edward Wong, Diplomatic Correspondent at the New York Times. The journalists and analysts discuss U.S.-China relations, China’s economy, the U.S. presidential election, and North...2024-02-291h 06
Asia Inside OutAsia Spotlight 2024: Telling Asia's Stories, Reporting on the RegionWASHINGTON D.C., January 25, 2024 — In this special episode of Asia Inside Out, Wendy Cutler, Vice President & Managing Director of the Asia Society Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., leads a discussion at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Asia Spotlight 2024 conference with Nick Schifrin, Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent at PBS Newshour; Demetri Sevastopulo, U.S.-China Correspondent at the Financial Times; Lingling Wei, Chief China Correspondent at the Wall Street Journal; and Edward Wong, Diplomatic Correspondent at the New York Times. The journalists and analysts discuss U.S.-China relations, China’s economy, the U.S. presidential election, and No...2024-02-291h 06
Asia In-DepthCOP28: What’s New and What’s Next for Asia?This month, we dive into the details of COP28, the world’s annual climate policy gathering, and what it means for Asia. Host and Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Managing Director Rorry Daniels discusses what progress was made and what remains to be done with her colleagues, Li Shuo, incoming Director of China Climate Hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute and Kate Logan, Associate Director of Climate at the Asia Society Policy Institute, both of whom attended the COP in Dubai.Asia Inside Out brings together our team and special gu...2023-12-2643 min
Asia Inside OutCOP28: What’s New and What’s Next for Asia?This month, we dive into the details of COP28, the world’s annual climate policy gathering, and what it means for Asia. Host and Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Managing Director Rorry Daniels discusses what progress was made and what remains to be done with her colleagues, Li Shuo, incoming Director of China Climate Hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute and Kate Logan, Associate Director of Climate at the Asia Society Policy Institute, both of whom attended the COP in Dubai.Asia Inside Out brings together our team and special gu...2023-12-2243 minState of AsiaThe 2023 State of Asia AddressOn November 21, 2023, Singaporean diplomatic legend Bilahari Kausikan delivered Asia Society Switzerland's second annual State of Asia Address in front of a full house in the prestigious Aula of the University of Zurich.He set himself up to answer the question: Will this – can this – be the ‘Asian century’, in a highly original speech filled with fundamental insights in the big issues facing Asia and the world.Bilahari is former Ambassador and Permanent Secretary of Singapore. He has spent his entire career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.During his 37 years in the Ministry...2023-11-2348 minState of AsiaThe State of Europe, As Seen From AsiaC. Raja Mohan is a Senior Fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute in Delhi, India who has published widely on India’s foreign and security policies, Asian geopolitics, and the global governance of advanced technologies.Last November, he delivered our annual State of Asia Address, which he kicked off by saying he wouldn't have minded talking about Europe, as he was 'deeply fascinated and troubled' by what he saw happening there. So, for this episode, we dialed up Raja in Delhi to ask him about his views on the State of Europe. He...2023-10-3130 minState of AsiaAsia Inside Out with Rahm EmanuelAsia Inside Out, a podcast from our friends at the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI), just relaunched. The first episode, which we're sharing here, features Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, in conversation with Rorry Daniels, Managing Director at ASPI.Subscribe to Asia Inside Out in your favourite podcast app, or listen here.Get in the right starting position to fill the second half of the year with great Asia content and events. Register now to attend our annual flagship STATE OF ASIA conference, taking place November 22, 2023, in Zurich, Switzerland. More...2023-07-1848 minState of AsiaState of Asia with Evan FeigenbaumEvan Feigenbaum, Vice President at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, has a career spanning the highest levels of government, academia, think tanks, and the private sector, covering Central, South, and East Asia. It makes him uniquely qualified to discuss the State of Asia writ large on this final episode of the season.He talks about how China and the US act as 'security narcissists', creating a danger for the whole region, and how other Asian countries are nervously trying to navigate this predicament.Plus: hear why Even calls India a 'dissatisfied...2023-07-0436 minAsia In-DepthThe Relaunch of Asia Inside Out 🤝🌏We're relaunching Asia Inside Out, a podcast from the Asia Society Policy Institute that explores the latest news and developments in Asia foreign policy. It's been three years so allow us to reintroduce ourselves…Asia Inside Out brings together our team and special guests to take you beyond the latest policy headlines and provide an insider’s view on regional and global affairs. Each month we’ll deliver an interview with informed experts, analysts, and decision-makers from across the Asia-Pacific region. If you're interested in why what happens in Asia matters, and want to dig into the detail...2023-06-2101 min
Asia Inside OutComing Next Week: The Relaunch of Asia Inside Out 🤝🌏We’re back! We're relaunching Asia Inside Out, a podcast from the Asia Society Policy Institute that explores the latest news and developments in Asia foreign policy. It's been three years so allow us to reintroduce ourselves…Asia Inside Out brings together our team and special guests to take you beyond the latest policy headlines and provide an insider’s view on regional and global affairs. Each month we’ll deliver an interview with informed experts, analysts, and decision-makers from across the Asia-Pacific region. If you're interested in why what happens in Asia matters, and want to dig into...2023-06-1501 minState of AsiaState of Southeast Asia and Vietnam with Huong Le ThuHuong Le Thu is a non-resident fellow with the Southeast Asia program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She's a prolific writer and influential voice on Southeast Asia and its role in the region.In this episode, she talks about Southeast Asia's positioning in the great power competition between China and the U.S., and what opportunities can arise from it for both the region as a whole and for countries like Vietnam individually.The essay 'How to Survive a Great-Power Competition' she wrote for the latest issue of Foreign Affairs, w...2023-05-2333 min
Asia RisingEvent: Australia and Southeast Asia: A Joint Agenda for Maritime SecurityWhat does it look like for Australia and Southeast Asia to develop a joint agenda for maritime security?
Join La Trobe Asia, consortium lead for the Blue Security program, to launch the first paper in a series on Maritime Security in Southeast Asia.
Blue Security is a collaboration between La Trobe Asia, Griffith Asia Institute (GAI), University of New South Wales Canberra (ADFA), University of Western Australia’s Defence and Security Institute (DSI) and the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy and Defence Dialogue (AP4D).
Panel:
- Melissa Conley Tyler (Executive Director, Asia-Pacific Development, De...2023-05-031h 03
Asia RisingAustralia and Southeast Asia: A Joint Agenda for Maritime SecurityWhat does it look like for Australia and Southeast Asia to develop a joint agenda for maritime security?
Join La Trobe Asia, consortium lead for the Blue Security program, to launch the first paper in a series on Maritime Security in Southeast Asia.
Blue Security is a collaboration between La Trobe Asia, Griffith Asia Institute (GAI), University of New South Wales Canberra (ADFA), University of Western Australia’s Defence and Security Institute (DSI) and the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy and Defence Dialogue (AP4D).
Panel:
- Melissa Conley Tyler (Executive Director, Asia-Pacific Development, Defence & Diplomacy Dialogue)
- Aristyo Rizka Darmawan (Lecturer, Un...2023-05-031h 03Tech LatestTech Latest: Asia's data center raceTech Latest by Nikkei Asia brings you the newest updates from Asia's technology industry. In this episode, Jada Nagumo talks to senior business correspondent Cissy Zhou about how Tokyo and Beijing are going head-to-head in the race to become a global data center hub.
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2023-04-2107 min
The Bureau Asia PodcastWas VIETNAM SNUBBED in Asia's 50 Best Awards?As usual, Mel joins me to discuss the news and happenings for the week in Vietnam and the region, and then we call in Saigon-based hospitality guru and communications consultant, Chris Thompson, who helps us get our head around why just one restaurant in Vietnam made it into this year's Asia's 50 Best Restaurant list.
Connect with Chris on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/chris-thompson-079a88223/
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Follow Mel on Instagram...2023-04-1055 minState of AsiaBergos Now on the State of AsiaA nice extra in the State of Asia feed: an episode of Bergos Now, the podcast from Bergos Private Bank, hosted by Aurelia Rauch. In this episode, Aurelia speaks with Nico Luchsinger, Executive Director of Asia Society Switzerland, on the State of Asia.Together they ask themselves: Is this the Asian Century? And where is Asia, really?The episode was recorded in October 2022. Thanks to Bergos, a corporate partner of Asia Society Switzerland, for letting us share the episode with you here.Listen to more of Bergos Now, and subscribe...2022-12-2741 minState of AsiaThe 2022 State of Asia AddressIn this episode, listen to the inaugural State of Asia Address, given by C. Raja Mohan, one of India's foremost foreign policy thinkers and a Senior Fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New Delhi.Raja talks about new pessimism surrounding the rise of Asia with the return of great power rivalry. He pleads for much deeper connections between Asia and Europe to build security, stability, and prosperity in the face of current and coming crises.Raja spoke on the eve of the STATE OF ASIA conference in Zurich, Switzerland. Check out...2022-11-1424 minState of AsiaState of Asia with Agatha KratzAgatha Kratz heads Rhodium Group’s China corporate advisory team, as well as its research on European Union-China relations and China’s economic statecraft. She contributes to Rhodium's work on China’s global investment, industrial policy and technology aspirations. Agatha is also a non-resident Adjunct Fellow of the Reconnecting Asia Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies under the Simon Chair in Political Economy.In this episode, Agatha talks about why the reasons for China's economic slowdown go much deeper than zero-COVID lockdowns. She explains how she still manages to get new information on Chi...2022-10-3127 minState of AsiaState of Asia with James CrabtreeJames Crabtree leads the growing research team of the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Singapore, focused on the Asia-Pacific. Prior to joining the IISS, James was a Singapore-based author and journalist, and an Associate Professor of Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. His best-selling 2018 book, The Billionaire Raj: A Journey Through India’s New Gilded Age was shortlisted for the FT / McKinsey book of the year. In this episode, James talks about the effects of increasing tensions between China and other great powers on Southeast Asia. We also talk about wh...2022-10-1730 minState of AsiaState of Asia with Leni RobredoLeni Robredo was the 14th Vice President of the Philippines, serving from 2016 to 2022. During her term, she reinvented the Office of the Vice President from a purely ceremonial one into an advocacy centered office, instituting poverty alleviation programs all over the country. This May, she lost in the presidential elections to Ferdinand 'Bong Bong' Marcos, Jr., who spoke at Asia Society on Sep. 23, 2022. Robredo then set up Angat Buhay, a non governmental organization which focuses on education, health, community engagement, disaster response and rehabilitation. Angat Buhay aims to become the biggest network of volunteers in the...2022-10-0331 minState of AsiaState of Asia with C. Raja MohanC. Raja Mohan is one if India's foremost foreign policy thinkers and a Senior Fellow with the Asia Society Policy Institute in New Delhi, India. He has published widely on India's foreign and security policies and Asian geopolitics.He also is a columnist for Foreign Policy and a contributing editor on international affairs at the Indian Express.In this episode, he talks about the challenges to find balance among multiple great powers in Asia, about why the effect of India's foreign policy seems to lag behind expectations, and on why criticism from Western countries...2022-09-1930 min
Don Bosco, South Asia1.122 SALESIAN FAMILY NEWS ASIA PACIFIC - # 122YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJppYzvKMGE
HEADLINES : 11th to17th September 2022 — India : Rector Major directs retreat for 12 Provincial Councils of South Asia. Fr Patrick Lepcha reports from Old Goa * India : India : Rector Major Launches Don Bosco South Asia Website. Br. Sunil Kerketta reports * India : Panjim Province marks 75 years of Salesian presence in Goa with new football and futsal courts. Fr Francis Xavier reports from Panjim * India : Church Art Kolkata honours 3 Salesians for outstanding service to society. Br. Banhunlang Lyngdoh reports from Siliguri * Vietnam : Salesian Theologate starts academic year with 60 students from 16 congregations. Fr. Agustine DuPhuoc reports from Ho...2022-09-1712 minState of AsiaState of Asia with Tomohiko TaniguchiTomohiko Taniguchi was Special Advisor to Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister, the late Shinzo Abe.He was the primary writer on Abe's foreign policy speeches, having joined the ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2005 after a 20-year career in journalism at Nikkei Business.He is currently a professor at Keio University specializing in international political economy and Japanese diplomacy.In this conversation, he talks about his worries for security in Asia; who he thinks is the biggest threat to the future of Japan, and why hope remains such an important commodity if we want to...2022-09-0527 minState of AsiaSTATE OF ASIA - our new podcast seriesState of Asia is the podcast from Asia Society Switzerland.Engaging conversations with leading minds on current and future developments in Asia, that affect us all.This season, our guests include: Leni Robredo, until recently Vice President of the Philippines; C Raja Mohan, one of India's foremost foreign policy thinkers; and John Zhu, Chief Economist Asia at Swiss Re in Hong Kong.In our first episode, premiering Monday, we speak with Tomohiko Taniguchi, former Special Advisor to Japan's longest-serving Prime Minster, the late Shinzo...2022-08-3101 min
Asia InsightNew Zealanders' Perceptions of AsiaThe Asia New Zealand Foundation's annual "Perceptions of Asia" survey asks New Zealanders for their views on Asia and its peoples, and supports an informed public conversation regarding New Zealand's engagement with the region. Now in its 25th year, the survey is a unique insight on the growing connections between New Zealand and Asia. In this Asia Insight we speak to Suz Jessep, Director of Research and Engagement, about the survey, and about the "Seriously Asia Revisited" project currently underway. Tweet us at @AsiaMediaCentreWebsite asiamediacentre.org.nz Email us at...2022-08-1123 min
Asia RisingGendering the Pandemic: Women’s representation and participation in the Asia-PacificFor all states across the Asia-Pacific women’s representation in all sectors remains dismally low. The COVID-19 pandemic and responses to it have disproportionately affected women and girls across the Asia-Pacific, from alarming increases in domestic violence during extended lockdowns to the growing gender gap in employment opportunities.
Addressing these challenges requires policy-makers to implement gender-sensitive reforms, taking the voice and visibility of women and girls seriously in decision-making processes across both private and public sector spheres.
As we manage the difficult task of recovery and the ongoing long term impacts of COVID-19 there has never been a better time to...2022-03-211h 00Asia RisingWebinar: Gendering the Pandemic: Women’s representation and participation in the Asia-PacificFor all states across the Asia-Pacific women's representation in all sectors remains dismally low. The COVID-19 pandemic and responses to it have disproportionately affected women and girls across the Asia-Pacific, from alarming increases in domestic violence during extended lockdowns to the growing gender gap in employment opportunities.
Addressing these challenges requires policy-makers to implement gender-sensitive reforms, taking the voice and visibility of women and girls seriously in decision-making processes across both private and public sector spheres.
As we manage the difficult task of recovery and the ongoing long term impacts of COVID-19 there has never...2022-03-211h 00
Startup SnapshotDeep Dive: Asia’s crypto feverAs blockchain-related projects gather steam across Asia, the region’s countries are adopting crypto in unique ways. While Vietnam’s strong gaming culture has driven its crypto boom, India’s NFT gold rush has been powered by Bollywood film stars. However, regulation is still a tough nut to crack across the region. In this episode of Deep Dive, Tech in Asia’s Thu Huong Le, Nikita Puri, and Melissa Goh discuss how countries across Asia are navigating the world of crypto. Featured reporters: Thu Huong Le, a Tech in Asia journalist based in Vietnam N...2022-03-0719 minAsia In-DepthThe Ukraine War’s Repercussions in AsiaIn this episode of Asia In-Depth, we’ll hear an expert panel tease out the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. How will China — which recently declared that its relationship with Russia had “no limits” — react? And what are the stakes for India, Japan, and countries in Southeast Asia?Participants include Kevin Rudd, president and CEO of Asia Society and president of the Asia Society Policy Institute; Ambassador Bilahari Kausikan from the National University of Singapore, and C. Raja Mohan, an Asia Society Policy Institute fellow based in New Delhi. The conversa...2022-03-0157 minAsia RisingIndigenous Language Politics in AsiaAsia is a linguistically diverse region, but this diversity is currently under threat. After centuries of colonisation and decades of rapid development, communities throughout Asia are facing distinct and urgent challenges to defend their rights to language in the face of discrimination, exclusion, and violence.
How are Indigenous people and languages across Asia responding to this situation? Who decides which languages deserve attention and resources? How can awareness of Indigenous languages be raised and new political agendas promoted?
As the world enters what UNESCO has declared as the Decade of Indigenous Languages we will explore these issues with several researchers...2022-02-231h 26Asia Insight"Asia Insight" - coming soonTēnā koutou katoa, hello and welcome. I’m excited to let you know the first series of podcast from the Asia Media Centre will be in a podcast feed near you in the very near future .The Asia Media Centre is part of the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono. The "Asia Insight” podcast series will highlight important issues across the region, along with discussions over New Zealand’s ongoing role in Asia, and the importan...2021-12-2101 min
Disrupted AsiaS2E7 - Geopolitics of Critical Infrastructure in AsiaWelcome to Disrupted Asia: Navigating the Global Order of Tomorrow, a podcast series by FES in Asia- where Asia's and Europe’s leading experts tackle some of the most pressing questions around the changing geopolitical environment and how this is shaping the global order of tomorrow.Over the last decade, Asia has seen enormous physical and digital infrastructure connectivity projects. They have become both key pillars and levers of competition and cooperation. To unpack the geopolitical implications of these projects, we spoke with Dr Moritz Rudolf, author of the book Belt and Road Initiative: The Implications for th...2021-12-0120 min
Talk Travel AsiaEp. 136: Central Asia with Bradley MayhewCentral Asia is one of those regions that few international travers are familiar with, nowadays. That wasn’t always the case, however, as the Silk Road was once a crossroads for the movement of people, goods, and ideas between Europe and Asia, and Central Asia was at the heart of this prosperous trade route. Geographically, Central Asia stretches east-west from the Caspian Sea to China and Mongolia, and from Afghanistan and Iran in the south to Russia in the north. In between are “the ‘Stans”, including the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Today we have the bene...2021-11-1531 min
F+L WebcastThe future of the lubricants industry - A perspective from AsiaIn today’s environment, it is no longer politically correct to espouse the importance of the internal combustion engine in light of the climate change movement.
Episode 16 of F+L Webcast with Eugene Tan takes a different perspective on the role of lubricants in the context of climate change.
Tan, senior advisor of GXS Partners, a consulting company focused on strategic advisory and business operational solutions that work in Asia, has over 30 years of Industry experience before retiring as BP’s director of Global Supply Chain for Asia & Pacific, leading the development of bulk and pack...2021-10-2945 min
Disrupted AsiaS2E6 - Asia’s New Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence and TechnologyWelcome to Disrupted Asia: Navigating the Global Order of Tomorrow, a podcast series by FES in Asia- where Asia's and Europe’s leading experts tackle some of the most pressing questions around the changing geopolitical environment and how this is shaping the global order of tomorrow.As geopolitical rivalry intensifies in both traditional and non-traditional domains, leadership around AI, emerging technologies and the increased prospects of cyberwarfare have come to sharp focus. In this episode, we are joined by Elina Noor, Director of Political-Security Affairs at the Asia Society Policy Institute in Washington DC, to discuss how th...2021-09-0122 minAsia RisingWebinar: Is Asia Going to War?As Asia grapples with a global pandemic the region has become less secure. China's ambitions in Taiwan and Hong Kong are growing, North Korea is uncharacteristically silent, and the United States, a long-time stabilising presence, continues to slowly withdraw.
In this webinar, an expert panel considers where conflict is likely, who could be involved, and what can be done to mitigate the situation.
A La Trobe Asia / Asia Society event
Speakers:
Dr Oriana Skylar Mastro, Center Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University
Professor Nick...2021-08-051h 02Asia RisingIs Asia Heading for War?As Asia grapples with a global pandemic the region has become less secure. China's ambitions in Taiwan and Hong Kong are growing, North Korea is uncharacteristically silent, and the United States, a long-time stabilising presence, continues to slowly withdraw.
In this webinar, an expert panel considers where conflict is likely, who could be involved, and what can be done to mitigate the situation.
A La Trobe Asia / Asia Society event.
Speakers:
- Dr Oriana Skylar Mastro, (Center Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University; Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute).
- Professor Nick Bisley...2021-08-051h 02Asia RisingWebinar: Australia-Southeast Asia Relations: The Post COVID-19 Regional OrderThe relationship between Australia and Southeast Asian countries has grown substantially in the last decade, from a marriage of convenience to the development of regional agendas, strategic partnerships and shared economic interests.
A global pandemic has shifted priorities, and vaccine diplomacy throughout the region has both shifted and strengthened existing allegiances. Has Australia’s actions during the pandemic helped or hindered relationships with Southeast Asian nations? What will the post-COVID-19 regional order of Southeast Asia look like?
The launch of the 5th issue of the La Trobe Asia Policy Brief.
Speakers:
Professor Ca...2021-07-081h 31
Asia RisingAustralia-Southeast Asia Relations: The Post COVID-19 Regional OrderThe relationship between Australia and Southeast Asian countries has grown substantially in the last decade, from a marriage of convenience to the development of regional agendas, strategic partnerships and shared economic interests.
A global pandemic has shifted priorities, and vaccine diplomacy throughout the region has both shifted and strengthened existing allegiances. Has Australia’s actions during the pandemic helped or hindered relationships with Southeast Asian nations? What will the post-COVID-19 regional order of Southeast Asia look like?
The launch of the 5th issue of the La Trobe Asia Policy Brief.
Speakers:
Professor Caitlyn Byrne (Director, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University)
Ch...2021-07-081h 31
Disrupted AsiaS2E5 - The New Geopolitics of AsiaWelcome to Disrupted Asia: Navigating the Global Order of Tomorrow, a podcast series by FES in Asia- where Asia's and Europe’s leading experts tackle some of the most pressing questions around the changing geopolitical environment and how this is shaping the global order of tomorrow.A year and a half into the pandemic, the systemic implications of the crisis are engendering major shifts and, some will argue, sowed the seeds for transformative political, economic and social change. This is bookended by a changing geopolitical landscape – particularly in Asia – and the emergence of a new global order. To mak...2021-07-0619 min
Asia InsurTech PodcastEP 119 – Russell Higginbotham – CEO Reinsurance Asia at Swiss Re – Ultimately, We Should Be Driven By How Our Customers Want To Do BusinessThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Russell Higginbotham, the CEO of Reinsurance Asia at Swiss Re about changing consumer behavior, the latest consumer trends and the new role of insurance. Here is the transcript of our conversation: Michael Waitze Okay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech […]
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Disrupted AsiaS2E2 - Between superpowers: Small and landlocked states in AsiaWelcome to Disrupted Asia: Navigating the Global Order of Tomorrow, a podcast series by FES in Asia- where Asia's and Europe’s leading experts tackle some of the most pressing questions around the changing geopolitical environment and how this is shaping the global order of tomorrow.Small and landlocked states have their own unique set of challenges, but also opportunities, especially when caught in the midst of global power shifts and geopolitical disruptions. In this episode, we explore how these challenges manifest for countries of the region and the roles they can play. Ambassador Gyan Chandra Acharya, fo...2021-05-2526 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 114 – Thomas Dijohn – SVP Asia-Pacific at dacadoo – Banking Is a High-Frequency Environment, Insurance Is NotThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Thomas Dijohn Senior Vice President Asia Pacific at Dacadoo about living in real time, ecosystems and data analytics. Michael WaitzeHi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is the only podcast in Asia focused on insurance that gives entrepreneurs, thought leaders and investors […]
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Sustainable AsiaIntroducing Mapping Asia's Plastic CrisisThe plastic waste crisis in Asia is real...and it doesn’t seem to be getting better.... It’s clear that we need a new approach to reducing disposable plastic waste and its impact on the communities of Asia. This new 5-episode season is based on The Asia Plastic Atlas from the Heinrich Boell Foundation with support from Break Free From Plastic Asia Pacific.Guests:Lili Fuhr, Heinrich Boell Foundation, BerlinKevin Li, Heinrich Boell Foundation, Hong KongDownload The Asia Plastic Atlas from the Heinrich Boell FoundationJ...2021-04-1403 min
Talk Travel AsiaTalk Travel Asia - Ep. 120: Tantalizing Travel Tales 4Although we love to share travel tips and advice about travel around Asia with expert guests, there’s nothing like sharing travel stories. As Scott and Trevor have been living in Asia for 41 years, they’re well-worn, traveled, and traversed expats with quite a few travel tales. But despite spending so much of their lives in Asia, Trevor and Scott are still amazed by how often there’s something wild just around the corner on a weekly, if not sometimes daily basis. Life continues to amaze and these experiences make for good stories. In this episode of Talk Travel Asia Podcas...2021-03-1544 min
Disrupted AsiaS1E7 - Disrupted Asia - Artificial intelligence, data rights and the future of work“Disrupted Asia: Between Crisis, Rise and Resilience” explores the existing and emerging economic, political and geostrategic trends throughout the Asia-Pacific region in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the world thereafter.In the last episode of our first season, we analyse the effects of digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence and data protection in the workplace. Together with our guest Christina Colclough, an expert on the future of work and the politics of digital technology, we talk about algorithmic decision-making and ways forward for the labour movement in the Asia-Pacific region.For more info about the work of F...2021-01-2620 min
Disrupted AsiaS1E6 - Disrupted Asia - Social justice in the crisis and a fair recovery“Disrupted Asia: Between Crisis, Rise and Resilience” explores the existing and emerging economic, political and geostrategic trends throughout the Asia-Pacific region in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the world thereafter.We explore themes of social justice and the changes required in the global order to ensure a more equitable and just society during and after the pandemic. Our guest Kate Lappin, Asia-Pacific Regional Secretary of Public Services International - the global union federation of workers in public services - looks at ways to protect workers in times of crisis and calls for a paradigm shift to j...2021-01-1922 min
Disrupted AsiaS1E5 - Disrupted Asia - COVID-19, ASEAN and the future of multilateralism“Disrupted Asia: Between Crisis, Rise and Resilience” explores the existing and emerging economic, political and geostrategic trends throughout the Asia-Pacific region in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the world thereafter.We take a closer look at the impact of COVID-19 on Southeast Asia, multilateralism and how the region is tackling the economic, security and strategic challenges confronting it. In our conversation with Liew Chin Tong, Malaysian Senator and former Deputy Defence Minister, he also shares his perspective on balancing ties between China and the US in the midst of the pandemic, as well as the role...2020-12-1829 min
Disrupted AsiaS1E4 - Disrupted Asia - Global supply chains and workers' rights“Disrupted Asia: Between Crisis, Rise and Resilience” explores the existing and emerging economic, political and geostrategic trends throughout the Asia-Pacific region in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the world thereafter.Today's double episode focusses on workers' rights along global supply chains. We explore the debate surrounding the supply chain act in Germany and its importance for Asia with Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Germany's Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Assistance. Labour rights expert Farzana Nawaz looks into the situation on the ground and the vulnerabilities of workers in the region.For more info...2020-12-0127 minAsia Rising#154: How will the Biden Presidency Affect Asia?The election of Joe Biden to serve as the 46th President of the United States comes at a critical moment of the country’s relationship with Asia. A global pandemic, frayed diplomatic relations and struggling economies make the next four years internationally significant, and Biden is assumed to reset many relationships and to bring an old-school sensibility back to diplomacy His actions will have a major impact on regional prosperity and security.
In this special episode of the Asia Rising podcast Bonnie Glaser, Senior Adviser for Asia at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, will speak ab...2020-11-2229 min
Asia RisingHow will the Biden Presidency Affect Asia?The election of Joe Biden to serve as the 46th President of the United States comes at a critical moment of the country’s relationship with Asia. A global pandemic, frayed diplomatic relations and struggling economies make the next four years internationally significant, and Biden is assumed to reset many relationships and to bring an old-school sensibility back to diplomacy His actions will have a major impact on regional prosperity and security.
In this special episode of the Asia Rising podcast Bonnie Glaser, Senior Adviser for Asia at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, will speak about the outcome of...2020-11-2229 min