Best 3rd Billion Podcasts (2024)

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TSMC founder awarded Order of Dr. Sun Yat-sen

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TSMC founder Morris Chang (張忠謀) has been awarded the Order of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) bestowed the prestigious medal at the Presidential Palace on Friday, thanking Chang for serving as a leadership representative at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on six occasions.

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REPOST: The Freight Brokerage Market with Kevin Hill 41:55

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Kevin Hill and Joe Lynch discuss the freight brokerage market. Kevin is the owner of Brush Pass Research, a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America. About Kevin Hill Kevin Hill is a respected expert in the freight industry, with over 10 years of experience in sales, marketing, and media…

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E61 Immad Akhund on founding Mercury, getting it to a unicorn valuation, and how he angel invests as a founder 46:26

1d ago46:26

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Experienced venture founders talking about topics that can help others. Host @sm (Winnie) Guest @immad (Mercury)

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Fallen trees caused brief power outages in Taoyuan Thursday morning

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The Taoyuan area experienced a brief power outage Thursday morning caused by fallen trees from the morning’s strong thunderstorms. The blackout was the third in the past 3 days experienced in the area, though Economic Minister Wang Mei-hua (王美花) claims none were caused by issues of power supply.

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Reconstruction costs could reach NT$3 billion after earthquake: Transportation minister

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The overall reconstruction budget for Hualien's transportation and tourism infrastructure following the April 3 earthquake could reach NT$3 billion (US$ 92.4 million), according to Transportation Minister Wang Kwo-tsai (王國材) on Wednesday.

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Taiwanese groups to host events on the sidelines of 77th WHA

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The 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) will kick off in Geneva on May 27 and Taiwanese groups are set to host a series of events on the sidelines from May 26 to 28. Taiwan has not received an official invitation to attend the WHA as an observer since 2016.

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Getting Good Shipper Freight with Ed Burns 42:56

3d ago42:56

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Ed Burns and Joe Lynch discuss getting good shipper freight. Ed is the CEO of Burns Logistics, a transportation sales agency that connects shippers and carriers in a way that helps both to achieve their goals. About Ed Burns Ed Burns loves to connect people. It’s amazing what can happen when good people come together. He asks big questions in the h…

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Paraguayan Senate President Ovelar supports Taiwan to join UN

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Paraguay’s Congress and Senate President Silvio Adalberto Ovelar Benítez is leading a delegation in Taiwan for a five-day stay during which he will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and other senior government officials. The delegation landed at Taiwan’s Taoyuan Airport on Sunday.…

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Making Drivers Happy with Elisabeth Barna 39:23

6d ago39:23

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Elisabeth Barna and Joe Lynch discuss making drivers happy. Elisabeth is the Founder of EAB Strategies, a company that provides communications and marketing expertise to transportation and logistics companies, as well as program development for companies seeking to grow their brand and image. About Elisabeth Barna Elisabeth Barna is a seasoned vete…

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3rd Ideathon is now open to Human-AI coexistence submissions

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Digital Minister Audrey Tang (唐鳳) announced the launch of the 3rd Ideathon competition on Friday, inviting citizens of all ages and backgrounds to share their vision and ideas for human-AI collaboration in 2040. Tang, pushing public participation and innovative thinking, described Ideathon as a platform for crowdsourcing ideas on integrating AI int…

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Xi hopes for peace between Taiwan and China: Former President Ma

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Taiwan’s Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) finished his 11-day trip to China and arrived in Taiwan on Thursday. Ma’s trip included a meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping (習近平) on Wednesday. This is the second time Ma and Xi have met, after their previous meetup in Singapore in 2015.

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Building a Global Logistics Juggernaut with Nourhan Beyrouti 58:40

8d ago58:40

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Nourhan Beyrouti and Joe Lynch discuss building a global logistics juggernaut. Nourhan is Global Chief Revenue Officer at AJEX Logistics Services, Saudi Arabia's fastest growing transportation company. About Nourhan Beyrouti Nourhan Beyrouti, a seasoned professional with a global footprint, has an impressive track record in branding, corporate inno…

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President Tsai thanks US on 45th anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act

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President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) met with a delegation from the U.S. think tank Project 2049 Institute on Wednesday morning, marking the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). Tsai thanked the U.S. government, Congress, and the public for continuing to deepen cooperation and friendship with Taiwan and strengthening their security partnersh…

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Minnesota State Senate passes pro-Taiwan resolution

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The Minnesota State Senate passed a pro-Taiwan resolution on Monday, reaffirming the longstanding sister relations between Taiwan and Minnesota while also endorsing the pursuit of U.S.-Taiwan bilateral trade agreements.

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AI Driven Sales & Marketing with Jason Jimenez Vanover 55:35

10d ago55:35

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Jason Jimenez-Vanover and Joe Lynch discuss AI driven sales & marketing. Jason is the CEO and Founder of JCI Marketing, a freight-focused content marketing agency that specializes in working with transportation, logistics and supply chain companies. About Jason Jimenez-Vanover Jason Jimenez-Vanover is the CEO and Founder of JCI Marketing, a freight…

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President Tsai meets with Australian parliamentary delegation

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President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) met with a delegation of bipartisan Australian lawmakers led by the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Trade Chair, Shayne Neumann, and the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security Deputy Chair, Andrew Wallace, at the Presidential Office on Monday.…

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Building Strong Carrier Relationships with Dan Lindsey 44:45

13d ago44:45

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Dan Lindsey and Joe Lynch discuss building strong carrier relationships. Dan is the Co-founder and Vice President of Linkage Logistics and the Founder of the Broker-Carrier Summit, which will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, April 22 - 24, 2024 About Dan Lindsey Dan Lindsey is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Founder of the Broker-Carri…

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Hualien begins demolition of building nearly collapsed from quake aftermath

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One of the two nearly collapsed buildings, the Uranus Building (天王星大樓) in Hualien City, has begun demolition after continued stabilization efforts at the site. Hualien County Magistrate Hsu Chen-wei (徐榛蔚) and Legislator Fu Kun-chi (傅崐萁) attended the commencement ceremony Friday Morning.

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Modernizing Distribution with Daniel Sokolovsky 47:55

15d ago47:55

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Daniel Sokolovsky and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing distribution. Daniel is the Co-founder and CEO of WARP, a company that connects shippers, carriers, and facilities to find the most efficient route for middle-mile freight. About Daniel Sokolovsky Daniel Sokolovsky is a Los Angeles based entrepreneur and Co-founder and CEO of WARP, a tech-powered …

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VP calls for continuous public efforts to minimize earthquake impact

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Vice President and President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said via Facebook that both central and local governments are persisting in rescue efforts and repair work to minimize the impact of the disaster. As the Qingming Festival holiday begins on Thursday, disaster-stricken areas are experiencing interruptions in transportation due to Wednesday’s 7.2 …

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Biden reaffirms importance of cross-strait peace during call with Xi

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In a call with the Chinese President (習近平) Xi Jinping, U.S. President Joe Biden reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

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Belizean Embassy kicks off food truck tour

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The Embassy of Belize in Taiwan kicked off its food truck tour of Northern Taiwan on Tuesday at the Taipei Children's Amusement Park. The 2024 Puncar Tour of Northern Taiwan, jointly organized with the Central American Trade Office, will showcase Belizean cuisine at 18 locations across northern Taiwan over the coming weeks.…

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President Tsai Ing-wen receives AIT Chair Laura Rosenberger

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President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) met with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chair Laura Rosenberger on Monday.

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REPOST: Financial Predator vs Partner with Bharath Krishnamoorthy 31:48

20d ago31:48

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Bharath Krishnamoorthy and Joe Lynch discuss financial predator vs partner. Bharath (“B”) is CEO and Co-founder of Denim, an all-in-one financial services platform rapidly disrupting the $250 billion freight intermediary market. About Bharath Krishnamoorthy Bharath Krishnamoorthy is CEO and co-founder of Denim, a freight financial partner that proc…

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Georgia State Assembly celebrates Taiwan Relations Act 45th anniversary

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In a gathering of nearly a hundred people, the Georgia General Assembly celebrated the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, hosted by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Atlanta. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger praised Taiwan’s vital role as a U.S. ally, commending its resilient democracy amidst pressure from across the…

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President Tsai receives bipartisan U.S. delegation led by Jack Bergman

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On Thursday, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) met with a U.S. congressional delegation led by the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations Jack Bergman. Tsai expressed hope for deepening the Taiwan-U.S. partnership and expanding cooperation among democratic nations to contribute more to global security and prosperity.…

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Cabinet to review Taiwan-India MOU on labor cooperation

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Labor Minister Hsu Ming-chun (許銘春) on Wednesday provided updates on the Taiwan-India Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on labor cooperation.

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The $440 Billion Logistics Problem with Ilya Preston 53:59

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Ilya Preston and Joe Lynch discuss the $440 billion logistics problem. Ilya is Co-Founder & CEO at PAXAFE, a company that provides an autonomous AI-enabled decision support system for quality, transportation & supply chain leaders to exhibit resiliency and automation from their visibility investments. About Ilya Preston Ilya is Co-Founder & CEO at …

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E60 Ronak Trivedi who created UberPOOL then started Pietra to help create brands to meeting Kanye West 58:57

23d ago58:57

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Hosts @kevingibbon (Shyp, Airhouse) @sm (Winnie)

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Reflections on Manifest with Courtney Muller 36:45

24d ago36:45

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Courtney Muller and Joe Lynch discuss reflections on Manifest, the premiere conference that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and supply chain. Manifest 2024, was bigger and better than ever and Manifest 2025 will be he…

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Premier Chen calls on former president Ma to be mindful of values of Taiwanese people

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Premier Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) urged Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) on Tuesday to be mindful of the Taiwanese people's views regarding the values of sovereignty, democracy, and the rule of law during his visit to China. This was said in response to the news that Ma is scheduled to visit China next month.…

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Premier Chen Chien-jen expresses condolences to families of Moscow terrorist attack

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Premier Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) conveyed on Monday his sincerest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the terrorist attack in Moscow. During an interview, Chen said he was saddened by the news of the deaths and injuries of innocent people due to the deadly attack.

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Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations with Kendra Phillips 49:49

27d ago49:49

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Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss taming the supply chain beast. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company. About Kendra Phillips Kendra Phillips is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the…

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CDC: China’s JN1 COVID-19 strain cases significantly increase

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The JN.1 COVID-19 cases are on the rise in China, according to data from the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Taiwan CDC Deputy Director Tseng Shu-Hui (曾淑慧) stated on Friday that the new strain accounts for most of the severe cases and deaths in February, numbers that have increased significantly compared to the month prior.…

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Taiwan determined to safeguard democracy as HK passes Article 23: MOFA

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As the Hong Kong Legislative Council passed the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, or Article 23, Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry expressed concerns for Hong Kong’s future and its people, reaffirming Taiwan’s determination to safeguard the lifestyle of freedom and democracy.

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Building a Freight Sales & Marketing Community with Jennifer Karpus-Romain 45:25

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Jennifer Karpus-Romain and Joe Lynch discuss building a freight sales & marketing community. Jennifer is the Executive Director of the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA), an association that enables sales and marketing professionals to learn and give back to the transportation and logistics industry through education, connections…

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VP elect’s US trip purely personal: Foreign minister

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Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said on Wednesday that Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim’s (蕭美琴) recent trip to the United States was to handle private affairs.