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The Tom Fraser PodcastTrump's Southeast Asia Tariff Announcements with Marc MealyWASHINGTON – In this episode, Thomas Fraser talks with Marc Mealy about the Trump Administration’s recently announced tariffs for countries in Southeast Asia. Mealy observes that reciprocal and sectoral tariffs will impact different industries and countries in Southeast Asia in very different ways. Additionally, rules of origin and transshipment rules will create new supply chain complexities. Mealy discusses the business opportunities and the challenges the Trump Administration’s tariff policies create for companies doing business in this fast-growing part of the world.Mealy is Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer of the US-ASEAN Business Council.To lear...
2025-08-1443 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastTariff Policy and Process: Ed Gresser of the Public Policy Institute on The Trump Administration's Approach to Making Trade and Tariff PolicyWASHINGTON – In this episode, Thomas Fraser talks with Ed Gresser about the Trump Administration’s approach to making tariff policy. Gresser observes that trade negotiations and tariff policy have been a highly collaborative process involving the White House, Congress and multiple federal agencies. Trade agreements have typically taken years to negotiate and implement. Now, the Trump Administration is much more deal focused, seeking quick results. Gresser discusses the types of trade deals being negotiated and what might come next.Gresser is Vice President and Director for Trade and Global Markets at the Progressive Policy Institute. During the first T...
2025-06-2633 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastSoutheast Asia's Surprisingly Big Market: A Conversation with John Goyer, Executive Director for Southeast Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Segment 2WASHINGTON – In Episode #36 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with John Goyer about the surprisingly large amount of business U.S. companies do in Southeast Asia. The economies of Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and other countries in Southeast Asia have been growing quickly in recent years. With this rapid economic growth has come an increasing demand for sophisticated U.S. good and services. In 2022, U.S. companies had sales of $960 billion in Southeast Asia.In this episode, Goyer, the Executive Director for Southeast Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, takes a deep dive into...
2025-02-0615 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastSoutheast Asia's Surprisingly Big Market: A Conversation with John Goyer, Executive Director for Southeast Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Segment 1WASHINGTON – In Episode #36 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with John Goyer about the surprisingly large amount of business U.S. companies do in Southeast Asia. The economies of Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and other countries in Southeast Asia have been growing quickly in recent years. With this rapid economic growth has come an increasing demand for sophisticated U.S. good and services. In 2022, U.S. companies had sales of $960 billion in Southeast Asia.In this episode, Goyer, the Executive Director for Southeast Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, takes a deep dive into...
2025-02-0614 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastIndonesia's Changing Place in the World: A Conversation with Gita Wirjawan, Indonesia's Minister of Trade, 2011-2014, Segment 2NEW YORK – In Episode #35 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Gita Wirjawan about Indonesia’s changing place in the world. The economy of Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, has been growing quickly in recent years. Rapid economic growth has been accompanied by a more influential presence on the global stage. Wirjawan, a successful business leader, educator and Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia (2011-2014), has a unique perspective on Indonesia’s growth and development.Indonesia recently hosted the Group of 20 Summit of world leaders in Bali. This was the first time I...
2022-11-2317 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastIndonesia's Changing Place in the World: A Conversation with Gita Wirjawan, Indonesia's Minister of Trade, 2011-2014, Segment 1NEW YORK – In Episode #35 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Gita Wirjawan about Indonesia’s changing place in the world. The economy of Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, has been growing quickly in recent years. Rapid economic growth has been accompanied by a more influential presence on the global stage. Wirjawan, a successful business leader, educator and Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia (2011-2014), has a unique perspective on Indonesia’s growth and development.Indonesia recently hosted the Group of 20 Summit of world leaders in Bali. This was the first time I...
2022-11-2321 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastAmerica's Reconciliation with Vietnam: A Conversation with Ted Osius, President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council, Segment 2WASHINGTON – In Episode #34 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ted Osius about diplomacy, the history of America’s reconciliation with Vietnam and business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Osius is President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council and, previously, US Ambassador to Vietnam. Osius is also the author of the excellent new book “Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam.”In Part 1 of this episode, Osius discusses the remarkable transformation that has taken place in the US-Vietnam relationship. Thirty years after a brutal war, the United States and Vietnam enjoy fundamentally improved political, diplomatic a...
2022-08-1520 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastAmerica's Reconciliation with Vietnam: A Conversation with Ted Osius, President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council, Segment 1WASHINGTON – In Episode #34 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ted Osius about diplomacy, the history of America’s reconciliation with Vietnam and business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Osius is President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council and, previously, US Ambassador to Vietnam. Osius is also the author of the excellent new book “Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam.”In Part 1 of this episode, Osius discusses the remarkable transformation that has taken place in the US-Vietnam relationship. Thirty years after a brutal war, the United States and Vietnam enjoy fundamentally improved political, diplomatic a...
2022-08-1519 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastSingapore as a Business Gateway for Southeast Asia: A Conversation with Jacqueline Poh, Head of Singapore's Economic Development Board, Segment 2NEW YORK – In Episode #33 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jacqueline Poh, Managing Director of Singapore’s Economic Development Board, about business opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia. With a population of 700 million and a rapidly growing, increasingly digital middle class, Southeast Asia is on track to become the fourth largest market in the world by 2030. The business opportunities are significant.In Part 1 of this episode, Poh describes the growth of Southeast Asia as a consumer market and manufacturing center and how Singapore’s EDB works with companies to help them navigate business opportunities in Singa...
2022-04-2731 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastSingapore as a Business Gateway for Southeast Asia: A Conversation with Jacqueline Poh, Head of Singapore's Economic Development Board, Segment 1NEW YORK – In Episode #33 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jacqueline Poh, Managing Director of Singapore’s Economic Development Board, about business opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia. With a population of 700 million and a rapidly growing, increasingly digital middle class, Southeast Asia is on track to become the fourth largest market in the world by 2030. The business opportunities are significant.In Part 1 of this episode, Poh describes the growth of Southeast Asia as a consumer market and manufacturing center and how Singapore’s EDB works with companies to help them navigate business opportunities in Singa...
2022-04-2714 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastBuilding Montreal's Ecological Resilience: A Conversation with Anne Charpentier, Director of the Montreal Botanical Garden, Segment 2MONTREAL -- In Episode #32 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Anne Charpentier, the Director of the Montreal Botanical Garden, about the botanical garden's efforts to lead an ecological transition and adapt to climate change in Montreal. Like many cities around the world, Montreal has been affected by climate change. Heat waves, higher temperatures and black ice storms are more frequent. The goal of the Montreal Botanical Garden is to be an example of successful climate adaptation for Montreal and for Canada."We have to be an inspiration and an example," she says.The...
2021-11-2315 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastBuilding Montreal's Ecological Resilience: A Conversation with Anne Charpentier, Director of the Montreal Botanical Garden, Segment 1MONTREAL -- In Episode #32 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Anne Charpentier, the Director of the Montreal Botanical Garden, about the botanical garden's efforts to lead an ecological transition and adapt to climate change in Montreal. Like many cities around the world, Montreal has been affected by climate change. Heat waves, higher temperatures and black ice storms are more frequent. The goal of the Montreal Botanical Garden is to be an example of successful climate adaptation for Montreal and for Canada."We have to be an inspiration and an example," she says.The...
2021-11-2317 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastTourism in Singapore: A Conversation with Keith Tan, Chief Executive of the Singapore Tourism Board, Segment 2SINGAPORE -- In Episode #31 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Keith Tan, the Chief Executive of the Singapore Tourism Board, about the role of tourism in Singapore. Singapore takes a big picture, innovative approach to developing its tourism sector. In a wide-ranging interview, Tan discusses the size and diversity of tourism in Singapore and efforts to develop new skills and new technologies to help the sector grown. One noteworthy new tourist attraction in Singapore is Jewel Changi Airport. Jewel is a nature-themed retail and entertainment complex linked to three of Changi Airport's terminals. He also...
2021-08-1415 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastTourism in Singapore: A Conversation with Keith Tan, Chief Executive of the Singapore Tourism Board, Segment 1SINGAPORE -- In Episode #31 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Keith Tan, the Chief Executive of the Singapore Tourism Board, about the role of tourism in Singapore. Singapore takes a big picture, innovative approach to developing its tourism sector. In a wide-ranging interview, Tan discusses the size and diversity of tourism in Singapore and efforts to develop new skills and new technologies to help the sector grown. One noteworthy new tourist attraction in Singapore is Jewel Changi Airport. Jewel is a nature-themed retail and entertainment complex linked to three of Changi Airport's terminals.To...
2021-08-1414 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastNature Conservation in Hong Kong: A Conversation with Andy Brown, Executive Director of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Segment 2HONG KONG -- In Episode #30 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Andy Brown about reforestation and nature conservation in Hong Kong. Brown is the Executive Director of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden. Kadoorie Farm is a non-governmental organization doing a variety of things to make Hong Kong more green and nature filled. Kadoorie Farm's activities include important work in flora and fauna conservation, wild animal rescue, nature education and sustainable living.Brown tells the story of the Kadoorie brothers, Lawrence Kadoorie and Horace Kadoorie, who planted the seeds for Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden whe...
2021-08-1425 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastNature Conservation in Hong Kong: A Conversation with Andy Brown, Executive Director of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Segment 1HONG KONG -- In Episode #30 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Andy Brown about reforestation and nature conservation in Hong Kong. Brown is the Executive Director of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden. Kadoorie Farm is a non-governmental organization doing a variety of things to make Hong Kong more green and nature filled. Kadoorie Farm's activities include important work in flora and fauna conservation, wild animal rescue, nature education and sustainable living.Brown tells the story of the Kadoorie brothers, Lawrence Kadoorie and Horace Kadoorie, who planted the seeds for Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden whe...
2021-08-1413 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastBuilding a National Dance Company: A Conversation with Janek Schergen, Artistic Director of the Singapore Dance Theatre, Segment 2SINGAPORE -- In Episode #29 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Janek Schergen about how to build a national dance company. Schergen is the Artistic Director of the Singapore Dance Theatre. The dance company performs classical, neo-classical and contemporary ballets, including a number of world premieres. The company also produces a variety of educational and outreach programs.One key to building a successful performing arts organization is vision and long-term planning. The unique identity of the Singapore Dance Theatre is something that has been developed over a long period of time.To learn more...
2021-08-1420 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastBuilding a National Dance Company: A Conversation with Janek Schergen, Artistic Director of the Singapore Dance Theatre, Segment 1SINGAPORE -- In Episode #29 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Janek Schergen about how to build a national dance company. Schergen is the Artistic Director of the Singapore Dance Theatre. The dance company performs classical, neo-classical and contemporary ballets, including a number of world premieres. The company also produces a variety of educational and outreach programs.One key to building a successful performing arts organization is vision and long-term planning. The unique identity of the Singapore Dance Theatre is something that has been developed over a long period of time.To learn more...
2021-08-1418 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastHow to Build a Museum: New York's Tenement Museum, Segment 3THE LOWER EAST SIDE, NEW YORK -- In Episode #28 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kevin Jennings about how the Tenement Museum uses storytelling to tell the stories of immigrants to New York's Lower East Side and to educate museumgoers about the immigrant experience today. Jennings is the President of the Tenement Museum.The Tenement Museum is an excellent example of how a smaller museum with a limited collection can make a big impact through an emphasis on compelling storytelling and creative programming. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to...
2021-08-1407 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastHow to Build a Museum: New York's Tenement Museum, Segment 2THE LOWER EAST SIDE, NEW YORK -- In Episode #28 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kevin Jennings about how the Tenement Museum uses storytelling to tell the stories of immigrants to New York's Lower East Side and to educate museumgoers about the immigrant experience today. Jennings is the President of the Tenement Museum.The Tenement Museum is an excellent example of how a smaller museum with a limited collection can make a big impact through an emphasis on compelling storytelling and creative programming. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to...
2021-08-1411 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastHow to Build a Museum: New York's Tenement Museum, Segment 1THE LOWER EAST SIDE, NEW YORK -- In Episode #28 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kevin Jennings about how the Tenement Museum uses storytelling to tell the stories of immigrants to New York's Lower East Side and to educate museumgoers about the immigrant experience today. Jennings is the President of the Tenement Museum.The Tenement Museum is an excellent example of how a smaller museum with a limited collection can make a big impact through an emphasis on compelling storytelling and creative programming. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to...
2021-08-1413 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastThe Story of the Battery: A Conversation with Warrie Price, Founder of New York's Battery Conservancy, Segment 3THE BATTERY, NEW YORK -- In Episode #27 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Warrie Price about the history and revitalization of the Battery in New York City. Price is the founder of the Battery Conservancy. In a wide-ranging interview, Price describes the history of the Battery and how it has been transformed into the urban refuge it is today. She also discussed how the rejuvenation of the Battery reflects the renaissance in public park building currently underway around the world. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, plea...
2021-08-1315 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastThe Story of the Battery: A Conversation with Warrie Price, Founder of New York's Battery Conservancy, Segment 2THE BATTERY, NEW YORK -- In Episode #27 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Warrie Price about the history and revitalization of the Battery in New York City. Price is the founder of the Battery Conservancy. In a wide-ranging interview, Price describes the history of the Battery and how it has been transformed into the urban refuge it is today. She also discussed how the rejuvenation of the Battery reflects the renaissance in public park building currently underway around the world. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, plea...
2021-08-1314 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastThe Story of the Battery: A Conversation with Warrie Price, Founder of New York's Battery Conservancy, Segment 1THE BATTERY, NEW YORK -- In Episode #27 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Warrie Price about the history and revitalization of the Battery in New York City. Price is the founder of the Battery Conservancy. In a wide-ranging interview, Price describes the history of the Battery and how it has been transformed into the urban refuge it is today. She also discussed how the rejuvenation of the Battery reflects the renaissance in public park building currently underway around the world. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, plea...
2021-08-1311 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastSaving Central Park: A Conversation with Elizabeth Barlow Rogers, Founder of New York's Central Park Conservancy, Segment 3CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK -- In Episode #26 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Elizabeth Barlow Rogers about Central Park's history and revitalization. Rogers is the founder of the influential Central Park Conservancy.In a wide-ranging interview, Rogers describes how Central Park was rescued from a state of serious neglect and degradation and transformed into the scenic and recreational masterpiece it is today. She also discusses a variety of lessons civic leaders can learn from the revitalization of Central Park and apply to ambitious, transformational projects in their own cities.Rogers is the au...
2021-08-1213 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastSaving Central Park: A Conversation with Elizabeth Barlow Rogers, Founder of New York's Central Park Conservancy, Segment 2CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK -- In Episode #26 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Elizabeth Barlow Rogers about Central Park's history and revitalization. Rogers is the founder of the influential Central Park Conservancy.In a wide-ranging interview, Rogers describes how Central Park was rescued from a state of serious neglect and degradation and transformed into the scenic and recreational masterpiece it is today. She also discusses a variety of lessons civic leaders can learn from the revitalization of Central Park and apply to ambitious, transformational projects in their own cities.Rogers is the au...
2021-08-1218 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastSaving Central Park: A Conversation with Elizabeth Barlow Rogers, Founder of New York's Central Park Conservancy, Segment 1CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK -- In Episode #26 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Elizabeth Barlow Rogers about Central Park's history and revitalization. Rogers is the founder of the influential Central Park Conservancy.In a wide-ranging interview, Rogers describes how Central Park was rescued from a state of serious neglect and degradation and transformed into the scenic and recreational masterpiece it is today. She also discusses a variety of lessons civic leaders can learn from the revitalization of Central Park and apply to ambitious, transformational projects in their own cities.Rogers is the au...
2021-08-1213 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastScouting in New York City: A Conversation with Ethan Draddy, CEO of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America, Segment 3CAMP ALPINE, NEW JERSEY -- In Episode #25 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ethan Draddy, CEO of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America, about leadership, character development, STEM programming and the opening of BSA programs to girls and young women. Scouting is much larger in New York City than many people realize. Through its professional staff and more than 4,000 adult volunteer leaders, the council serves more than 40,000 young men and women in the five boroughs of New York City. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to lis...
2021-08-1215 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastScouting in New York City: A Conversation with Ethan Draddy, CEO of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America, Segment 2CAMP ALPINE, NEW JERSEY -- In Episode #25 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ethan Draddy, CEO of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America, about leadership, character development, STEM programming and the opening of BSA programs to girls and young women. Scouting is much larger in New York City than many people realize. Through its professional staff and more than 4,000 adult volunteer leaders, the council serves more than 40,000 young men and women in the five boroughs of New York City. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to lis...
2021-08-1214 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastScouting in New York City: A Conversation with Ethan Draddy, CEO of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America, Segment 1CAMP ALPINE, NEW JERSEY -- In Episode #25 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ethan Draddy, CEO of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America, about leadership, character development, STEM programming and the opening of BSA programs to girls and young women. Scouting is much larger in New York City than many people realize. Through its professional staff and more than 4,000 adult volunteer leaders, the council serves more than 40,000 young men and women in the five boroughs of New York City. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to lis...
2021-08-1212 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastChina's Belt and Road Initiative: A Conversation with Will Doig, Segment 2In Episode #24 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with journalist Will Doig about China's Belt and Road Initiative, railway diplomacy and infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia. The Belt and Road Initiative is an ambitious endeavor to make China a primary center of global economic activity through a network of infrastructure, industrial zones, supply chains and sea and land trading routes encompassing more than 60 countries.Doig is the author of the excellent new book "High Speed Empire: Chinese Expansion and the Future of Southeast Asia."To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and t...
2021-08-1114 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastChina's Belt and Road Initiative: A Conversation with Will Doig, Segment 1In Episode #24 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with journalist Will Doig about China's Belt and Road Initiative, railway diplomacy and infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia. The Belt and Road Initiative is an ambitious endeavor to make China a primary center of global economic activity through a network of infrastructure, industrial zones, supply chains and sea and land trading routes encompassing more than 60 countries.Doig is the author of the excellent new book "High Speed Empire: Chinese Expansion and the Future of Southeast Asia."To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and t...
2021-08-1115 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastThe New York Botanical Garden: Creating a Living Museum, Segment 2THE BRONX, NEW YORK -- In Episode #23 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Brian Boom, Vice President for Conservation Strategy of the New York Botanical Garden, about the history of the garden, conservation, creating a living museum and the value of long-term strategic plans.While many organizations are managed with a particular focus on the next calendar quarter's results, the time frame for planning at the New York Botanical Garden is a bit different. "The next quarter for us really means the next quarter of a century," Boom says. "Long-term planning is the ke...
2021-08-1013 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastThe New York Botanical Garden: Creating a Living Museum, Segment 1THE BRONX, NEW YORK -- In Episode #23 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Brian Boom, Vice President for Conservation Strategy of the New York Botanical Garden, about the history of the garden, conservation, creating a living museum and the value of long-term strategic plans.While many organizations are managed with a particular focus on the next calendar quarter's results, the time frame for planning at the New York Botanical Garden is a bit different. "The next quarter for us really means the next quarter of a century," Boom says. "Long-term planning is the ke...
2021-08-1013 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastHow to Build a Museum: The National Museum of Singapore, Segment 2SINGAPORE -- In Episode #22 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Angelita Teo, the Director of the National Museum of Singapore, about the role of a national museum. The National Museum holds a special place in the life and development of Singapore. Through its exhibitions and programming, the National Museum tells visitors the fascinating story of Singapore's history and how Singapore has developed as a country. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www...
2021-08-1014 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastHow to Build a Museum: The National Museum of Singapore, Segment 1SINGAPORE -- In Episode #22 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Angelita Teo, the Director of the National Museum of Singapore, about the role of a national museum. The National Museum holds a special place in the life and development of Singapore. Through its exhibitions and programming, the National Museum tells visitors the fascinating story of Singapore's history and how Singapore has developed as a country. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www...
2021-08-1011 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastSingapore's Economy: A Conversation with Chng Kai Fong, Head of Singapore's Economic Development Board, Segment 3SINGAPORE -- In Episode #21 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, about Singapore's economy. Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for identifying emerging growth areas and managing its economy well. In a wide-ranging interview, Chng discusses advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, startup culture and how Singapore is preparing its workforce for new opportunities emerging out of digital disruption.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at ww...
2021-07-3111 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastSingapore's Economy: A Conversation with Chng Kai Fong, Head of Singapore's Economic Development Board, Segment 2SINGAPORE -- In Episode #21 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, about Singapore's economy. Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for identifying emerging growth areas and managing its economy well. In a wide-ranging interview, Chng discusses advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, startup culture and how Singapore is preparing its workforce for new opportunities emerging out of digital disruption.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at ww...
2021-07-3111 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastSingapore's Economy: A Conversation with Chng Kai Fong, Head of Singapore's Economic Development Board, Segment 1SINGAPORE -- In Episode #21 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, about Singapore's economy. Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for identifying emerging growth areas and managing its economy well. In a wide-ranging interview, Chng discusses advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, startup culture and how Singapore is preparing its workforce for new opportunities emerging out of digital disruption.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at ww...
2021-07-3112 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastBooks and Contemporary Culture in Singapore: A Conversation with Kenny Chan, Segment 3SINGAPORE -- In Episode #20 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kenny Chan, Store Director of the Kinokuniya bookstore chain in Singapore, about books, Singaporean authors and the literary scene in Singapore. Chan is a champion of books and reading and a close observer of how books reflect contemporary culture in Singapore. He also has some very interesting insights into leaders, leadership and public service in Singapore."With Mr. Lee [Lee Kuan Yew], my main lesson was nothing is impossible," he says.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to...
2021-07-3114 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastBooks and Contemporary Culture in Singapore: A Conversation with Kenny Chan, Segment 2SINGAPORE -- In Episode #20 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kenny Chan, Store Director of the Kinokuniya bookstore chain in Singapore, about books, Singaporean authors and the literary scene in Singapore. Chan is a champion of books and reading and a close observer of how books reflect contemporary culture in Singapore. He also has some very interesting insights into leaders, leadership and public service in Singapore."With Mr. Lee [Lee Kuan Yew], my main lesson was nothing is impossible," he says.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to...
2021-07-3114 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastBooks and Contemporary Culture in Singapore: A Conversation with Kenny Chan, Segment 1SINGAPORE -- In Episode #20 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kenny Chan, Store Director of the Kinokuniya bookstore chain in Singapore, about books, Singaporean authors and the literary scene in Singapore. Chan is a champion of books and reading and a close observer of how books reflect contemporary culture in Singapore. He also has some very interesting insights into leaders, leadership and public service in Singapore."With Mr. Lee [Lee Kuan Yew], my main lesson was nothing is impossible," he says.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to...
2021-07-3114 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastPostcard from Xiamen, ChinaXIAMEN, CHINA -- In Episode #19 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about the city of Xiamen and what its development represents about the future of China. "We hear a lot about what is going on in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, but much less about cities like Xiamen," he observes. "Where cities like Xiamen are today says a lot about where China is going tomorrow." To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on Sep...
2021-07-3007 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastSingapore's Botanic Gardens: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Segment 2SINGAPORE -- In Episode #18 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Nura Bte. Abdul Karim, Deputy Director of Research and Conservation of Singapore's Botanic Gardens, about the history of the gardens, how the gardens came to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and how the gardens help promote Singapore's greater image. Dr. Nura describes how gardens not only provide a pleasant place for research, education and recreation, but also play an important role in helping create the modern, "Garden City" image Singapore presents to the world.It is fascinating to hear how the d...
2021-07-3006 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastSingapore's Botanic Gardens: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Segment 1SINGAPORE -- In Episode #18 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Nura Bte. Abdul Karim, Deputy Director of Research and Conservation of Singapore's Botanic Gardens, about the history of the gardens, how the gardens came to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and how the gardens help promote Singapore's greater image. Dr. Nura describes how gardens not only provide a pleasant place for research, education and recreation, but also play an important role in helping create the modern, "Garden City" image Singapore presents to the world.It is fascinating to hear how the d...
2021-07-3011 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastHow to Build a Museum: Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum, Segment 2SINGAPORE -- In Episode #17 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kennie Ting, the Director of Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum, about how to build a museum. Singapore has made significant strides in recent years to encourage the development of museums and other cultural assets through a combination of government policy and government and private sector support. The results of these policy initiatives are impressive.Ting also discusses how he and his colleagues are approaching making the ACM more attractive to younger, more digitally-savvy museum-goers. "Whenever we do exhibitions, [we try to make sure] they are Ins...
2021-07-3009 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastHow to Build a Museum: Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum, Segment 1SINGAPORE -- In Episode #17 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kennie Ting, the Director of Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum, about how to build a museum. Singapore has made significant strides in recent years to encourage the development of museums and other cultural assets through a combination of government policy and government and private sector support. The results of these policy initiatives are impressive.Ting also discusses how he and his colleagues are approaching making the ACM more attractive to younger, more digitally-savvy museum-goers. "Whenever we do exhibitions, [we try to make sure] they are Ins...
2021-07-3008 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastAdventure Capitalist: A Conversation with Jim Rogers, Segment 2SINGAPORE -- In Episode #16 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with legendary investor and world traveler Jim Rogers about investing in China, the future of North Korea, the quality of life in Singapore and philanthropy. Rogers describes several areas of investment he likes in China, including environmental cleanup, health care, tourism and agriculture. "I am bullish on agriculture everywhere, but especially in China," he says.Rogers is the author of several fascinating books, including "Adventure Capitalist: The Ultimate Road Trip."To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional ep...
2021-07-3008 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastAdventure Capitalist: A Conversation with Jim Rogers, Segment 1SINGAPORE -- In Episode #16 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with legendary investor and world traveler Jim Rogers about investing in China, the future of North Korea, the quality of life in Singapore and philanthropy. Rogers describes several areas of investment he likes in China, including environmental cleanup, health care, tourism and agriculture. "I am bullish on agriculture everywhere, but especially in China," he says.Rogers is the author of several fascinating books, including "Adventure Capitalist: The Ultimate Road Trip."To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional ep...
2021-07-3010 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastHow to Build a Museum: The Nebraska National Guard Museum, Segment 3SEWARD, NEBRASKA -- In Episode #15 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jerry Meyer, Executive Director of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, about how to build a new museum. The museum is an excellent case study about developing a small new museum. Fraser also discusses opportunities in new museum building today.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on March 28, 2017.The information provided in this podcast does not co...
2021-07-2905 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastHow to Build a Museum: The Nebraska National Guard Museum, Segment 2SEWARD, NEBRASKA -- In Episode #15 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jerry Meyer, Executive Director of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, about how to build a new museum. The museum is an excellent case study about developing a small new museum. Fraser also discusses opportunities in new museum building today.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on March 28, 2017.The information provided in this podcast does not co...
2021-07-2911 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastHow to Build a Museum: The Nebraska National Guard Museum, Segment 1SEWARD, NEBRASKA -- In Episode #15 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jerry Meyer, Executive Director of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, about how to build a new museum. The museum is an excellent case study about developing a small new museum. Fraser also discusses opportunities in new museum building today.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on March 28, 2017.The information provided in this podcast does not co...
2021-07-2910 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastComing Soon to a Theater Near You: China's Movie IndustryIn Episode #14 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser discusses the rapidly growing movie industry in China and presents his podcast's first ever movie review ... of the U.S.-China co-production of The Great Wall, starring Matt Damon. The film vividly illustrates how global much of pop culture has become. "Video gamers in Chicago and Chengdu are going to love The Great Wall!"To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on February 23, 2017.Th...
2021-07-2907 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastFast Food in China: More Than Just Changing TastesIn Episode #13 of this podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about the evolving business strategies of Yum! Brands and McDonald's in China. He also discusses how China's rapidly evolving fast food market illustrates larger, more fundamental insights about doing business in China today. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on January 31, 2017.The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice. This information is pro...
2021-07-2907 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastWeChat: Mobile Commerce and Innovation in ChinaIn Episode #12 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about the phenomenal growth of the Chinese app WeChat and what this illustrates about the state of mobile commerce and innovation in China. "The flow of mobile commerce ideas and innovation between China and the rest of the world is increasingly a two-way street," he observes. "If you are interested in the state of innovation in China, let me suggest you take a close look at WeChat."To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts....
2021-07-2906 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastShenzhen and Suzhou: Encouraging Reading and Book Culture in ChinaSHENZHEN, CHINA -- In Episode #11 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser discusses several noteworthy things being done in China to encourage reading and book culture. "In a country where everyone seems to be an avid smartphone user, I find it inspiring to see that people in Shenzhen ... and in other cities in China ... are doing a variety of things to encourage people of all ages to read traditional, physical books," he says.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was o...
2021-07-2905 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastChina's Economy: A Conversation with Arthur Kroeber, Segment 2BEIJING -- In Episode #10 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Arthur Kroeber, Founding Partner and Head of Research at Gavekal Dragonomics, about China's economy and opportunities China's transition to a more service-orientated economy will create. Kroeber is the author of the excellent book "China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know."Kroeber's book provides an excellent overview of China's economy for business leaders, policymakers and others wanting to understand where China's economy is today and how China's growth model is changing.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to a...
2021-07-2913 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastChina's Economy: A Conversation with Arthur Kroeber, Segment 1BEIJING -- In Episode #10 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Arthur Kroeber, Founding Partner and Head of Research at Gavekal Dragonomics, about China's economy and opportunities China's transition to a more service-orientated economy will create. Kroeber is the author of the excellent book "China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know."Kroeber's book provides an excellent overview of China's economy for business leaders, policymakers and others wanting to understand where China's economy is today and how China's growth model is changing.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to a...
2021-07-2908 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastBrexit: Making Sense of the Fine PrintIn Episode #9 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about a few of the key legal issues leaders in London and Brussels are considering now that voters in the United Kingdom have voted to leave the European Union. "We are watching history unfold," he says.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on July 14, 2016.The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice. Th...
2021-07-2707 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastWarren Buffett's Investment Style: The Value of Continual LearningIn Episode #8 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser shares a few thoughts about the evolution of Warren Buffett's investment style and a recent investment in Apple. This story is an example of "how successful people and successful organizations can continue to learn and grow and evolve over long periods of time," he says.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on June 17, 2016.The information provided in this podcast does not constitute t...
2021-07-2707 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastThe April 2016 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting: Buffett and Munger on Practically EverythingOMAHA -- In Episode #7 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser shares a few thoughts about the wisdom of Warren Buffett and Charles Munger and what he learned at the recent Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. "Like a number of the people there, I have been attending the annual meeting for years," he says. "What keeps me coming back? I always learn something new and valuable."At this year's annual meeting, Buffett and Munger offer special insight into how they buy businesses.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to...
2021-07-2705 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastThe Buffett Genre: Talking Books With Jim RossOMAHA -- In Episode #6 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jim Ross, Manager of the Hudson Booksellers at Eppley Airport in Omaha, Nebraska, about Warren Buffett, Charles Munger and the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. They also discuss books Buffett and Munger read and how their reading habits have contributed to their phenomenal success.As proprietor of the Omaha bookstore for 20 years, Ross has thoughtful insight into the authors and books admired by Buffett and Munger. "The breadth of their reading ... It's phenomenal," Ross says. Value investing, great thinkers, history, biography, science. A very wide variety of topi...
2021-07-2712 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastThe Holiday Episode: Everything Barbecue at Chez BubbaGOEHNER, NEBRASKA -- In a special holiday episode of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Matt Howe, co-owner of the restaurant Chez Bubba, about everything barbecue. Chez Bubba may be a small business in a small community (Goehner, Nebraska, population 152), but like an increasing number of small business owners, Howe brings a well-informed global perspective to his business.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on January 1, 2016. The information provided in...
2021-07-2612 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastThanksgiving: Three Examples of How People Are Giving Back to Their CommunitiesIn Episode #4 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about three noteworthy examples of how people are involved and providing leadership in philanthropy and volunteering. Stephen Schwarzman's Schwarzman Scholars program, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's pledge of Facebook shares and the volunteering of many people in Seward, Nebraska are all excellent examples of how people can get involved, he says.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on December 5, 2015.The information p...
2021-07-2607 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastAlphabet: Lessons from Google's Reorganization as a Holding CompanyIn Episode #3 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser shares a few thoughts about what leaders of large, complex organizations can learn from some of the reasoning underlying the reorganization of Google as a holding company. "Every so often there is a corporate filing that ... points to a valuable lesson to be learned," he observes. "Google's announcement that it is being reorganized as a holding company is one of those gems."To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at...
2021-07-2605 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastJack Ma's Letter to Shareholders of AlibabaIn Episode #2 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about the value of annual letters and letters to shareholders. "As regular readers of my newsletter know, I am a big proponent of writing annual letters and letters to shareholders," he says. "So, when I recently learned that Jack Ma, the chairman of Alibaba, has written a new letter to shareholders, it really caught my attention."To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on No...
2021-07-2605 minThe Tom Fraser PodcastInnovation and Brand Building in ChinaBEIJING -- In the inaugural episode of his podcast, Thomas Fraser shares a few thoughts about innovation and brand building in China. A number of innovative, sophisticated brands are being developed in China's highly competitive fashion, food and consumer technology industries.To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts.This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on November 6, 2015.The information provided in this podcast does not constitute the provision of legal, tax or investment advice. This information is pr...
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