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The Close

RTHK.HK
Hong Kong
Belt and Road Initiative
Shopping Naked
Kingdom Come Deliverance
China Property Market
Chief Happiness Officer Association
Refillable Packaging
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Warhorse Studios
Retirement Planning
Aging Population
Premier League
Investment Strategies
Demographic Change
AI Supply Chain
Market Performance
Table Tennis
Sustainability
Financial Security
Labor Market

A natural companion to Money Talk, The Close will wrap the day’s market action, delving into what you need to know about the economy and investment planning. Join the team and their expert guests to get the very latest on the day's top business stories, as well as looking at how your lifestyle can affect your wallet and more, every weekday afternoon 5.05pm to 6pm (HKT) on RTHK Radio 3. Find us on ... more

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KE Seetha Ram, Fellow at the Asian Development Bank Institute, who talks on how high speed rail projects can boost growth for a country’s economy.

Jeff Cheung is joined by Simon Smallcombe, APAC Insurance Partner at Capco who talks on how technology is changing the insurance industry.

Nicholas Ho, Commissioner for Belt and Road gives us his thoughts on the takeaways and impact of this year's Belt and Road Summit.

Ian Weisberger, who is CEO of CoinRoutes takes a look at what’s happening in the digital asset space and the appetite for it from the traditional finance sector.

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Barbaros Uygun
CEO of Mox
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Episode: Barbaros Uygun - Asian Banks and Global Shifts
Serene Yang
Founder and CEO at the AI and Life Sciences Institute
AI and Life Sciences Institute
Episode: Serene Yang - AI and Pharmaceuticals
Sanjeev Rana
Head of Korea Research at CLSA
CLSA
Episode: Sanjeev Rana - South Korea's Chip Sector
Tony Zhang
Head of China Technology Research at CLSA
CLSA
Episode: Tony Zhang, CLSA - China's AI Sector
Nikhil Gupta
India economist at CLSA
CLSA
Episode: CLSA - Nikhil Gupta, India Economist, CLSA
Mamadou Kwidjim Toure
CEO of Ubuntu Tribe, recognized as Forbes Africa Top 10 Most Influential Leader and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.
Ubuntu Tribe
Episode: Startup Spotlight - Mamadou Kwidjim Toure
Mark Bromhead
Managing Director of Village Holdings Insurance
Village Holdings Insurance
Episode: Mark Bromhead - Travel Insurance Part 2
Brian Norman
CFO at Aorus
Aorus
Episode: Brian Norman - Stablecoins, CBDCs, and Fiat Currencies Part 1
Sean Duca
Chief Technology Officer for APJC at Cisco
Cisco
Episode: Sean Duca - Importance of Customer Experience

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Carolyn Wright
Host discussing findings from Consumer Council and various economic topics. Co-host of The Close.
Bonnie Au
Host discussing workplace trends and consumer issues.

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Hay Yip - FundPark
Q: What do entrepreneurs need to have in place when coming to a lender?
They need to provide connectivity and access to data, which allows lenders to form a quick assessment of their business.
Startup Spotlight - Felix Veroya
Q: What's your advice to aspiring entrepreneurs?
Felix advises them to believe in their ideas and take the first step, suggesting that starting does not have to be large, just meaningful.
Startup Spotlight - Felix Veroya
Q: How is the training and education industry changing in the Philippines and globally, and where does ASLEX PH Academy fit into that shift?
The industry is experiencing shifts due to decreased corporate spending on training, but ASLEX PH Academy aims to lead lifelong learning initiatives.
Startup Spotlight - Felix Veroya
Q: How do you balance financial sustainability with your mission to make lifelong learning accessible?
ASLEX PH Academy has diversified revenue streams to finance impact projects and aims for sustainability while keeping their advocacy for accessible lifelong learning.
Startup Spotlight - Felix Veroya
Q: What were some of the toughest challenges you faced in early days of building the academy and how did you overcome them?
He faced challenges due to his lack of business experience, but used his passion to help others and embraced failures as learning opportunities.

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This podcast features in-depth discussions on various aspects of the economy, finance, and investment planning, making it a crucial resource for listeners interested in understanding market trends and actionable insights. Topics include digital payments, the silver economy, workplace trends, family offices, and consumer advocacy, among others, highlighting the intersection of financial literacy and emerging market dynamics. The program often incorporates expert opinions from industry leaders, providing a well-rounded perspective on current issues affecting both businesses and consumers. With its focus on practical financial advice and the impact of economic conditions on personal finance, it appeals to listeners seeking to navigate their fi... more

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