PBEC's Podcast
"The Value Prop - APAC Investing" Show is a newly launched initiative by the Pacific Basin Economic Council board of directors. Follow us in a series of episodes that capture and highlight what each Member State of APEC latest offerings are for budding entrepreneurs and international investors to attract direct foreign investment in the wake of an anticipated Covid-19 recovery.
Episodes
26 episodes
Vietnam and Laos Real Estate Economic Insights and Trends including ESG readiness, Social Housing Initiatives from Ong & Ong Vietnam’s CEO David Ching
ESG factors have become mainstream and are now a top concern for Boards of Directors. Proper ESG implementation can help businesses and regional Government authorities address current social cohesion challenges and seize future opportunities. O...
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Episode 26
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50:01
A Conversation with PBEC Chairman Andrew Weir on his Asia Pacific economic observations at half-time in 2023
We are delighted to have Andrew Weir our Chairman and Senior Partner and Vice Chairman of KPMG China join us on our latest episode of the Value Prop, where he provides us with some excellent commentary on the big topics concerning his clients a...
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Episode 25
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36:49
An interview with Natalie Chung Council Member for Carbon Neutrality & Sustainable Development for the HKSAR Govt– Inspiring the next generation on Climate Action
In this episode the Value Prop Show is delighted and proud to have PBEC intern Rhea Mehta as our guest host, interviewing one of our most famous youth ambassadors at PBEC Natalie Chung. Natalie is a passionate environmentalist and soci...
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Episode 24
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21:39
An interview with PBEC Board Member Thomas Wong Co-Founder of CW CPA on Latin American companies seeking a slice of the Chinese Consumer Market
In this episode PBEC is joined by Mr. Thomas Wong one of the two co-founding partners of CW CPA, an international mid-sized professional accounting and advisory firm based in Hong Kong with offices in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Shanghai of Mainla...
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Episode 23
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31:04
An interview with PBEC Japan Member Suzuran Medical Inc – an example from the data in our Report on Global Sourcing trends
In this episode PBEC is joined by Father and Son President Yasuhiro Kunieda and Eita Kunieda of Suzuran Medical Inc a Japanese family business established for over180 years in the manufacturing of cotton products such as cotton bedding, sanitar...
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Episode 22
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29:57
The authors views on Regional Trends in Global Sourcing – a PBEC report entitled – Charting a New Course in Asia Pacific
In this episode PBEC is joined by the co-authors Dr. Neale O’Connor Professor of Accounting previously of Monash University Malaysia from his new University Edith Cowan in Perth and Anson Bailey Head of Consumer and Retail AsPAC & Head of T...
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Episode 21
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27:12
A 1 : 1 Dialogue on Latin American economies outlook for 2023 with Dr. Evodio Kaltenecker
In this episode PBEC is joined by prominent scholar and intellect Dr. Evodio Kaltenecker an Assistant Professor of business focused on management research and executive education. Where we discuss the merits of Brazil, Mexico and Chile’s econom...
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Episode 20
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53:42
A 1 : 1 Dialogue on Vietnam a Success Story with KPMG & VinaCapital – Winning in APAC Region
“Success Stories: Winning in the APAC Region - Vietnam”This special episode is taken from one of the recorded sessions from PBEC’s Annual Dialogues Summit 2022, with a focus on Vietnam’s economy – we hope you find it as interesting as we...
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Episode 19
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30:10
What is, Who is & Why the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC)?
We are joined in this episode by WAIFC Managing Director Jochen Biedermann to explain and share his views on the world of finance ahead of his trip to Asia.Since 2018, Jochen Biedermann has served as Managing Director of the W...
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Episode 18
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1:03:52
Digitalising Insurance - What it takes to be an award winning leader during a pandemic - with QBE Lei Yu
We are joined in this episode by Lei Yu CEO North Asia and Regional Head of Distribution, Asia at QBE Asia Pacific. Lei Yiu is an award winning leader in her respected field of general insurance. In 2021 Lei was awarded Insur...
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Episode 17
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38:58
The Value Prop Episode 16: A Macroeconomic Investors view on Asia and the Pacific with Anson Chan
We are joined this episode by Anson Chan Chairman and CEO of Bonds Group of Companies.A respected Hong Kong businessman, Mr. Anson Chan has accumulated a variety of management and investment experience. Bonds Group of Companies owns both...
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Episode 16
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58:25
The New Multi-Family Office – the Family - backed Investment Fund strategy by Isola Capital CEO Anthony Chan
Anthony Chan CEO of Isola Capital a Private Investment, an Asset Management and Family Office Platform founded by a group of shareholder families from Asia and Europe shares his huge depth of knowledge and expertise on a broad ran...
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Episode 15
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44:31
Co-Founders of NEXPLAY™ share their future vision of Esports in SE Asia
Miguel Aboitiz is back as our co-host for this episode of the ‘Value Prop’ with Co-Founders Gabriel Benito and Miguel Bernas of NEXPLAY™ a regional esports ecosystem and technology start-up. We hear from both founder about ...
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Episode 14
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50:53
Give and TaKe ‘Field to Table Sustainable Bamboo Products’ an Alternative to Plastic - it’s a Lifestyle Choice
We invited the Founder and Eco-warrior Rob Davenportof TaKe Lifestyle and TaKe Foundation, a purpose led brand focused on producing eco-friendly table and kitchenware products that are utilising Bamboo as a key raw material that it grows...
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Episode 13
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32:43
Trade relations and Opportunities for DFI in Peru and Latin America
In this episode our normal host Michael Walsh returns to talk to Manuel Quindmil, an Argentinian Trade Lawyer based in Lima, Peru. He is an expert in government relations with over 30 years of experience focused on WTO and free trade agr...
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Episode 12
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1:01:08
The Pacific Alliance (PA) and Singapore join hands: Partners in Globalization
PBEC hosts together with its supporting partners from MEXCHAM HK, Chile Chamber of Commerce HK & Singapore Chamber of Commerce HK a discuss on the benefits of the recently signed FTA agreement between Singapore and the PA – Pacific Alliance...
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Episode 11
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56:19
What Aboitiz in the Philippines? – A dialogue with Luis Miguel Aboitiz, Director of Aboitiz Power Corp (Stock Code: ABZPY)
This month we catch up with PBEC Board Member Luis Miguel Aboitiz who previously served as a Director of Unionbank and as Executive Vice President – Chief Strategy Officer of Aboitiz Group, before his retirement on April 30, 2020. He was also E...
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Episode 10
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23:07
Achieving Equitable Supply Chain Transparency – A panel discussion
A PBEC hosted webinar bringing together experts and commentators in their respective fields on regional Supply Chain Transparency in the Asia Pacific.We assembled an expert panel of academics and senior executives to this dialogue discus...
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Episode 9
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1:23:29
An executive Summary of the “Sustainable Trade Finance Report 2021” – by Alessio Botta
Host: Michael Walsh PBEC CEOAlessio Botta – Senior Partner at McKinsey Digital in Milan, Italy (Expertise in digital transformations, artificial intelligence, payments and global transaction banking)Alessio...
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Episode 8
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32:58
Dr. Frank Richter Founder & Chairman of Horasis The Global Visions Community
PBEC CEO Michael Walsh sits down with Dr. Frank-Jurgen Richter for a discussion about life in general. We hear about what inspired him to create Horasis a global monster for business leaders and politicians/royalty even to interact and discuss ...
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Episode 7
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38:37
Use of Data Driven Tools to compare Developing and Developed Economies
In this episode, we are delighted to have invited Wolfgang Fengler to discuss about the use of data driven tools in business world. Woflgang is one of the Lead Economists and Senior Lead at the World Bank. He has spoken at TEDx Vienna and...
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Episode 6
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40:45
The World of Cryptocurrency
In this episode we welcome & hear from two leading experts from the world of Cryptocurrency. We welcome Alexander Hoeptner, CEO of 100x Group, the holding structure of BitMEX, which is one of the largest crypto derivatives exchanges globall...
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Episode 5
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47:58
Joanna Caen
The Value Prop - APAC Investing is brought to you by PBEC - Pacific Basin Economic Council a regional CEO Think Tank est. since 1967. In this episode we find Joanna back in the UK in Surrey along the River Thames for a few months over ...
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Episode 4
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53:20
New Zealand
The Value Prop - APAC Investing is brought to you by PBEC - Pacific Basin Economic Council a regional CEO Think Tank est. since 1967. Episode 3 is focused on New Zealand Agribusiness sector and who also happens to be the host country and Chair ...
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Episode 3
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56:27
Launch in the Philippines
In the second episode of The Value Prop, Michael and Miguel continue their journey in the Philippines. They interview childhood school friends Jojo Flores of Plug and Play and Jay Fajardo of Launch Garage and MEDIFI who reconnected to launch La...
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Episode 2
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