Best ASEAN Podcasts (2024)

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Pertamina: Powering Indonesia's Data Driven Energy Transition 45:14

23h ago45:14

45:14

Guest: Sigit Pratopo, Senior VP of Integrated Enterprise Data and Command Center, Pertamina In this episode, Pak Sigit shares how Pertamina, Indonesia's largest energy company is using data intelligence to transform its operations. With the philosophy that "data is energy," Pertamina is leveraging analytics to optimize its traditional oil and gas b…

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Navigating Multiculturalism in Malaysia with Cynthia Lorraine Silva and Maria Chin Abdullah 55:45

20d ago55:45

55:45

Cynthia Lorraine Silva is Community Media Program Officer from Centre for Independent Journalism, Malaysia, and Maria Chin Abdullah is former member of Parliament of Malaysia and APHR member. In this episode, Lola Loveita, APHR consultant for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Cynthia Lorraine Silva, and Maria Chin Abdullah will talk about the situatio…

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Axiata Group: Driving Digital Innovation with a Robust Risk Strategy 33:24

16d ago33:24

33:24

Guest: Mr. Abid Adam, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Axiata Group Berhad Have you ever come across Teach Your Child How to Think by Edward de Bono or Mental Models by Peter Hollins? In this episode, Abid shares not only his favorite books but also his fascinating personal journey of moving to Malaysia and how he and his family have embraced the…

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Osotspa: Practical Technology Implementation for Product, Operations and Customer 34:11

1M ago34:11

34:11

Guest: Pajaree Saengcum, Head of Supply Chain & Digital Technology, Osotspa In this episode, Khun Pajaree Saengcum, Head of Supply Chain & Digital Technology at Osotspa, shares how the company is transforming into a future-ready organization on the AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth Podcast. With a rich history, Osotspa is leveraging digital transformation to e…

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Big C: Overcoming Legacy Systems for Online-Offline Retail Integration 30:54

2M ago30:54

30:54

Guest: Surachai Hirannitichai, EVP - Digital Technology & Transformation, Big C In this episode, Khun Surachai Hirannitichai, EVP of Digital Technology at Big C, shared the company’s digital transformation journey on the AIBP B2B Growth Podcast. Big C is modernizing its retail systems by integrating legacy and new digital infrastructure, focusing o…

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Isuzu Astra Motor Indonesia (IAMI): Driving Innovation in ASEAN's Largest Automotive Market 37:41

2M ago37:41

37:41

Guest: Pak Yusak Kristan Soleman, President Director, Isuzu Astra Motor Indonesia In this episode, Pak Yusak Kristan Soleman, President Director of Isuzu Astra Motor Indonesia, discusses the automotive sector's digital transformation journey in Indonesia and the opportunities for growth in the region. He shares insights into Isuzu Astra's approach …

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Myanmar, Rohingya, and What ASEAN Can Do with U Shwe Maung 1:21:08

4M ago1:21:08

1:21:08

U Shwe Maung is a Rohingya rights activist and former politician, who served as a member of parliament in Myanmar’s House of Representatives from 2011 to 2016. As well as being a Board Member of APHR, he is also a founding member of the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB) and serves as President of th…

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Globe Group: Securing the Digital Future 16:39

5M ago16:39

16:39

In this episode, Mr. Anton Reynaldo Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer and newly minted Chief AI Officer at Globe Group, discusses the Group's strategy for organising cybersecurity functions and vertically consolidating solutions using a best-of-breed approach. He also emphasises the importance of tackling challenges by assessing require…

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Axiata Group : Navigating Cyber Risk in a Fast-Changing Digital Landscape 27:24

5M ago27:24

27:24

In this episode, Mr. Suresh Sankaran Srinivasan, Group Head of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy at Axiata Group, discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape in ASEAN and the challenges faced by organizations in the region. He shares insights into Axiata's approach to structuring cybersecurity functions and selecting solutions based on a risk-based…

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The State of Cambodia's Democracy with Mu Sochua 41:14

5M ago41:14

41:14

Mu Sochua is a former member of the National Assembly of Cambodia. She served from 2008 until 2017, when the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) was dissolved. In addition to her work as vice president of the CNRP she has spent decades working as a human rights advocate, particularly for marginalized groups including migrants, workers,…

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Red Tagging in the Philippines with Arlene Brosas 36:50

5M ago36:50

36:50

Arlene Brosas is an educator, child rights activist, and politician. She is also an APHR Board Member and a member of the Gabriela Women’s Party-list. She is also one of the co-authors of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression Equality Bill. Previously, as spokesperson of the Anti-Child Pornography Alliance, along with other activist…

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Vingroup: Harnessing Digital Tech for Good - The Role of AI in Vingroup's ESG Strategy 31:13

6M ago31:13

31:13

In this episode, Dr. Morgan Caroll, ESG Director for Vingroup and VinFast, discusses the winning project from the AIBP Tech for ESG Awards. Vingroup’s winning project initiative focuses on leveraging frontier technologies like IoT, AI, and blockchain. This includes VinFast’s EVs which aim to reduce carbon emissions with smart solutions enhance ener…

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Thailand's Current Political Situation with Kunthida Rungruengkiat 37:20

6M ago37:20

37:20

Kunthida Rungruengkiat is a Thai academic and a politician. She was previously a member of parliament and the deputy leader of the Future Forward Party. Her policy portfolio includes education reform and early childhood education improvement. After the disbandment of the Future Forward Party by the Constitutional Court, she faces a 10 years ban fro…

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Democratic Backsliding in Indonesia with Mercy Barends 47:12

6M ago47:12

47:12

Mercy Chriesty Barends is an Indonesian politician who is the current chair of APHR and is a member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle or PDI-P. She has served as a Member of Indonesia’s House of Representatives since 2014, where she has been very active on Climate Change issues through her work in The Alliance of Parliamentarian Call f…

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Bukalapak : Driving Growth and Financial Inclusion in Indonesia 23:50

6M ago23:50

23:50

In this episode, Pak Victor Lesmana, CEO BukaFinancial and commerce, Bukalapak, discusses the winning project from the AIBP Tech for ESG Awards. Bukalapak's winning project showcased their focus on “Empowering MSMEs with Inclusive Financial Infrastructure” through initiatives like Mitra Bukalapak and Kirim Uang. Pak Victor also shares Bukalapak's j…

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Jabar Digital Services : How West Java is Paving the Way for Smart Villages? 32:45

7M ago32:45

32:45

In this episode, Pak Agi Agung Galuh Purwa, Secretary of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department for the West Java Provincial Government in Indonesia, discusses the winning project from the AIBP Tech for ESG Awards. The project, led by Jabar Digital Services under the initiative of the West Java Communications and Informatics …

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The Future of Democracy in Thailand with Kasit Piromya 41:26

7M ago41:26

41:26

Kasit Piromya is an APHR Board Member, former Thai career diplomat and former People's Alliance for Democracy ("Yellow Shirts") activist. He also served as Foreign Minister of Thailand from 2008 to 2011. In this episode, Karina Tehusijarana, APHR Media Manager, and Kasit Piromya will talk about the future of democracy in Thailand, what’s inside the…

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Fuelling PETRONAS' Data-driven Transformation 47:43

7M ago47:43

47:43

In this episode, Datin Ts. Habsah Nordin, Chief Data Officer of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), discusses how the company has leveraged data to transform and grow its business in the last half-century. She provides an overview of how their data transformation started, and their continued investments in various projects, including Enterprise D…

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Inside the Parliament of Malaysia with Wong Chen 20:40

7M ago20:40

20:40

Wong Chen is an APHR Board Member, Malaysian MP and lawyer. He also has served Non-executive Chairman of the Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV) since May 2023, Chairman of the International Relations and Trade Parliamentary Select Committee from December 2019 to May 2020 and again since May 2023 as well as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Subang …

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Megaworld Corporation's Artificial Intelligence Innovations for Safe and Secure Townships 37:10

7M ago37:10

37:10

In this episode, Francis Adrian Viernes, CFA, MSF, CCREP, PMDSA, Chief Data Scientist and Head of Data Analytics at Megaworld Corporation, discusses how they are making waves with its innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create safe and secure townships. Francis delves into Megaworld's plans for expanding AI applications beyond acciden…

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IOI Corporation: Driving Innovation in Malaysia's palm oil industry 36:19

8M ago36:19

36:19

In this episode, Mr. Kong Kian Beng, CFO of IOI Corporation Berhad, discusses how the company has leveraged technology and innovation over the past few decades to transform and grow its palm oil business. He provides an overview of IOI's history, its move into palm oil in the 1980s when many saw it as a sunset industry, and its investments in downs…

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Generative AI in Indonesia : Conversations with IBM on strategy and leadership in Gen AI 24:02

9M ago24:02

24:02

In this episode, we will hear from Andrian Purnama, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting Indonesia and subsequently with Roy Kosasih, the President Director of IBM Indonesia. These conversations will illuminate the diverse applications and perspectives on Generative AI in Indonesia and how it will play a crucial role in IBM's plans for Indonesia.…

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Generative AI in Indonesia : Conversations with IBM on implementation and impact of Gen AI 20:25

9M ago20:25

20:25

In this episode, we'll first hear from Abraham Thomas, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting, ASEAN who will be sharing insights on the implementation and impact of Generative AI across ASEAN. Following that, we'll connect with Deep Bhau, Managing Partner Indonesia & Ventures, who will dive deeper into the specific applications and challenges of this te…

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Generative AI in Indonesia : AWS's Approach to Empowering Innovation 7:55

9M ago7:55

7:55

In this episode, Pak Anthony Amni, Country Manager, AWS Indonesia, discusses the evolving landscape of Generative AI in the Indonesian market. Pak Anthony delves into AWS's role in driving digital transformation across diverse industries, from large enterprises to dynamic startups and how they are laying the foundations for AI and Gen AI adoption, …

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Generative AI in Indonesia: MIND ID's Journey in Modernizing Mining with AI 8:29

9M ago8:29

8:29

In this discussion, we're joined by Pak Ridwan Tahir, Head of Strategic Business Unit ICT, Mining Industry Indonesia (MIND ID) who will be sharing how advanced AI technologies can be integrated into the operations of one of Indonesia's key state-owned enterprises. Learn how MIND ID, with its diverse subsidiaries including ANTAM, Bukit ASAM, and Fre…

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Generative AI in Indonesia : Powering Operational Excellence at Medco Power 5:30

10M ago5:30

5:30

In this episode, Pak Imron Gazali, COO, Medco Power shares their journey towards operational excellence through AI utilisation. Learn about the steps that Medco Power is taking towards ensuring safety, enhancing reliability, and optimizing costs in their power plants across Indonesia.By AIBP

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Generative AI in Indonesia : How is PLN tapping on GenAI on its path to net zero emission? 10:01

10M ago10:01

10:01

In this episode, Pak Suroso Isnandar, Director of Risk Management, PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara), the Indonesian state electricity company shares how PLN, is leveraging Generative AI to enhance operations, predict energy demand, and facilitate the transition to renewable energy sources. Pak Suroso also shares valuable insights into PLN's approach…

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Generative AI in Indonesia : How Garuda Indonesia is Revolutionising Air Travel with GenAI? 6:38

10M ago6:38

6:38

In this episode, Pak Syahmudrian Lubis, CEO, PT. Aero Systems Indonesia (Garuda Indonesia Group), the technology backbone of Garuda Indonesia shares how Gen AI is revolutionizing operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, and reshaping the future of air travel. Learn from the challenges and triumphs encountered while implementing AI solutions to …

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Cybersecurity in Thailand: Protecting against Emerging Threats in a Connected World (ft.BDMS Group 2 (BNH Hospital and Samitivej Hospitals Group) and Thonburi Bamrungmuang Hospital ) 44:35

12M ago44:35

44:35

Guests: Mr. Togio, Prakorn Chayanuwat, Group Data Protection Officer (Group DPO) & Head of Data Governance, PDPA Compliance & DPO/Privacy Office, BDMS Group 2 – BNH Hospital and Samitivej Hospitals Group , Dr. Thitipong Nandhabiwat, Chief Executive Officer, Thonburi Bamrungmuang Hospital and Dr. Polawat Witoolkollachit, AIBP Advisory Board Member I…

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Cybersecurity in Philippines: Advancing Digitalisation and Strengthening Cybersecurity (ft. Aboitiz Power, Maybank Philippines, Maynilad Water Services and Ingram Micro) 42:51

12M ago42:51

42:51

Guests: Mr. Alexander Antukh, Chief Information Security Officer, Aboitiz Powe, Mr. Marlon Sorongon, Chief Information Security Officer, Maybank, Dr. Francisco Castillo, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Maynilad Water Services, Inc and Mr. Kanishka Kumar Sinha, Director - Hyperautomation Professional Services, Ingram Micro Inc. In …

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Cybersecurity in Indonesia: Protect, Detect & Recover for Cyber Resilience (ft. Dana Indonesia, Jakarta Smart City, West Java Provincial Government and Licel) 41:17

1y ago41:17

41:17

Guests: Mr. Andri Purnomo, VP - IT Security, DANA Indonesia; Mr. Yudhistira Nugraha, Director, Jakarta Smart City; Mr. Agustinus Andriyanto, Associate Informatics Specialist, ICT Department, West Java Provincial Government; and Mr Ivan Kinash, CEO, Co-founder, Licel In today's episode, we turn our focus to Indonesia. The discussion unfolds against …

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Cybersecurity in Malaysia: Challenges and Opportunities (ft. CyberSecurity Malaysia, Digital Nasional Berhad, Sarawak Energy Berhad, and Zscaler) 39:38

1y ago39:38

39:38

Guests: Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab, CEO, CyberSecurity Malaysia; Mr. Alex Ooi, Chief Information Security Officer, Digital Nasional Berhad; Mr. Chua Jiun Yih, Chief Information Security Officer, Sarawak Energy Berhad; and Mr. Mohan Veloo, Vice President of Solutions Consulting, Zscaler In today's episode, we turn our focus to the dynam…

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Customer-Centric Banking: Asia Commercial Bank's Innovation Journey 30:01

1y ago30:01

30:01

Ms. Chu Hong Hanh, Head of Innovation Lab, Asia Commercial Bank In this episode, we are joined by Ms. Chu Hong Hanh (Hannah), Head of Innovation Lab at Asia Commercial Bank (ACB). With her wealth of knowledge and experience, we delve into crucial topics such as emerging technologies, what innovation means and how innovation can be measured. As Viet…

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Metro Pacific Investments Corporation: The Intersection of Financial Metrics and ESG Goals in Advocating for MPIC's Sustainability Journey 24:34

1y ago24:34

24:34

Guest: Chaye Cabal-Revilla, EVP, Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), Chief Executive Officer, mWell In this episode, we are joined by Chaye Cabal-Revilla, EVP & Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), and Chief Executive Officer, mWell. C…

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PayNet: Innovating with Purpose by Marrying Strategy and ESG 31:34

1y ago31:34

31:34

Azleena Idris, Senior Director, Strategy and ESG, Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) In this episode, we are joined by Azleena Idris, Senior Director, Strategy and ESG at PayNet. With her wealth of knowledge and experience, we delve into crucial topics such as harmonising strategy and ESG, and defining innovation and quantifying innovation …

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TPI Polene: Innovation for Sustainability in the Petrochemical Industry 34:42

1y ago34:42

34:42

In this episode of the AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth Podcast together with Dr Virat Chatdarong, PhD, Vice President, Specialty Chemical, TPI Polene Plc, we delve into the innovative approaches TPI Polene has adopted to not only thrive in the market but also contribute to a greener and more environmentally conscious future. Dr Virat addresses topics around …

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AIS, Globe and Snowflake: Evolution of Telecommunications in ASEAN: Enterprise Business Strategy & Data Monetisation, Part 2 26:20

1+ y ago26:20

26:20

This week's podcast guests are Khun Tanapong, Chief Enterprise Business Officer from AIS Warner Tan, Head of Data and Analytics from Globe Sanjay Deshmukh, SVP of ASEAN and India from Snowflake Join them in the second part of this two-parter, with this week's podcast discussing the adoption of data-driven strategies by telecommunication companies i…

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AIS, Globe and Snowflake: Evolution of Telecommunications in ASEAN: Enterprise Business Strategy & Data Monetisation, Part 1 22:03

1+ y ago22:03

22:03

This week's podcast guests are Khun Tanapong, Chief Enterprise Business Officer from AIS Warner Tan, Head of Data and Analytics from Globe Sanjay Deshmukh, SVP of ASEAN and India from Snowflake Join them in this two-parter, with this week's podcast discussing leveraging data to differentiate your enterprises, and specifically with telcos, how they …

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LinkAja: Driving Growth Through Partnerships and Customer Centricity 25:32

1+ y ago25:32

25:32

This episode features Mas Yogi Rizkian Bahar, CEO of LinkAja, one of Indonesia's largest e-wallets. He discusses how LinkAja is focusing on driving profitability through partnerships with state-owned enterprises and tapping into their ecosystems. He also emphasizes the importance of customer-centric innovation and solving customer pain points to dr…

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Bank of the Philippine Islands: Pioneering Innovation and Growth in the Digital Frontier 32:03

1+ y ago32:03

32:03

Guest: Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) In this episode, we are joined by Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). With his wealth of knowledge and experience, we delve into topics such as defining innovation, navig…

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Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc. & Japan Tobacco International: Leveraging A Data-Driven Approach To Enhance Manufacturing & Supply Chain Operations, Part 2 32:43

1+ y ago32:43

32:43

Guests: Jonathan Mondero, Ph.D., Senior Director, Head of IT Operations, IT Division Manager, and Executive Staff at Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc., and Miks De Cadiz, Service Delivery Director of Order to Cash, Global Business Services, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) In this second of a two-part episode, Dr. Jonathan and Miks take a deep di…

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Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc. & Japan Tobacco International: Leveraging A Data-Driven Approach To Enhance Manufacturing & Supply Chain Operations, Part 1 33:45

1+ y ago33:45

33:45

Guests: Jonathan Mondero, Ph.D., Senior Director, Head of IT Operations, IT Division Manager, and Executive Staff at Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc., and Miks De Cadiz, Service Delivery Director of Order to Cash, Global Business Services, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Join us in this first of a two-part episode, where we have the pleasure of…

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Restricting Diversity Episode 3: How Blasphemy Laws Are Used To Suppress Dissent in Myanmar and Indonesia 19:11

1+ y ago19:11

19:11

In the third and final episode of APHR’s latest podcast series, Restricting Diversity, Kyaw Min San, an APHR member from Myanmar, introduces us to the world of Blasphemy Laws and some of the experts who are advocating for reforms that bring clarity to laws and policies and protect the most vulnerable. This episode features guests from Myanmar and I…

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Restricting Diversity Episode 2: The State of Women's Rights in Malaysia and the Philipppines 24:40

1+ y ago24:40

24:40

In the second episode of APHR’s latest podcast series, Restricting Diversity, Luluk Nur Hamidah, a Member of Parliament from Indonesia and an APHR member, introduces us to experts working on women’s rights and how State laws in Malaysia and the Philippines attempt to suppress their fundamental freedoms. They will address how their communities are i…

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Unraveling SIRIM's Digital Transformation Impact: Empowering Innovation and Embracing Change 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

44:18

Guest: Ts. Tengku Intan Narqiah Tengku Othman, Group Chief Future Officer, SIRIM Berhad Join us in this episode as we have the pleasure of welcoming Ts. Tengku Intan Narqiah Tengku Othman, the Group Chief Future Officer of SIRIM Berhad. With her wealth of knowledge and experience, Puan Intan delves into her role as the "Chief Future Officer" and sh…

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Restricting Diversity Episode 1: The state of religious minority rights in Myanmar and Vietnam 23:25

1+ y ago23:25

23:25

For the first episode in APHR’s latest podcast series called, Restricting Diversity, Isabel Maria Ximenes, a Member of Parliament from Timor Leste and APHR’s member, introduces us to activists and experts from Myanmar and Vietnam on how issues concerning freedom of religion or belief affect the daily lives of minorities, and what is being done to c…

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Techcombank: "Change Banking, Change Lives" - Enhancing Customer Experience through Digital Innovation 33:17

1+ y ago33:17

33:17

Guest: Mukesh Pilania, EVP - Head of Digital Banking, Techcombank In this episode, we are joined by Mukesh Pilania, EVP - Head of Digital Banking, Techcombank. Mukesh shares his extensive background and experiences, and discusses how the latest digital banking initiatives from Techcombank have enhanced customer experiences and improved financial in…

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Kalbe Nutritional's Digital Transformation Journey to an INDI 4.0 Lighthouse 32:44

1+ y ago32:44

32:44

Guest: Ivan Adhitama Shindunata, Head of IT, Kalbe Nutritionals In this episode, we hear about redefining business objectives across three key pillars - operational processes, supply chains, and customer experience - at Kalbe Nutritionals along their journey to being a Lighthouse for Indonesia Industry 4.0 Readiness Index (INDI 4.0). Pak Ivan furth…

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Aboitiz Data Innovation's Journey in the Great Transformation of Aboitiz Group: Becoming A Fully Data-driven Techglomerate 52:14

1+ y ago52:14

52:14

Guest: Dr. David R. Hardoon, Chief Executive Officer, Aboitiz Data Innovation; Chief Data and Innovation Officer, Aboitiz Group In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David R. Hardoon, Chief Executive Officer, Aboitiz Data Innovation; Chief Data and Innovation Officer, Aboitiz Group. David shares his extensive background and experiences, and discuss…

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Telkom Indonesia: Journey towards Digital Telecommunications Company 23:38

1+ y ago23:38

23:38

Guest: Pak Joddy Hernady, Head of Digital Vertical Ecosystem In today's episode with Pak Joddy Hernady, Head of Digital Vertical Ecosystem – Health, Telkom Indonesia, we hear about how the largest telecom company in Indonesia has pivoted towards digital services to diversify its revenue streams. He discusses Telkom's key strategic shifts, and how t…

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