Best Malaysia Marketing Podcasts (2024)

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A Second Chance For A Million People 10:58

5h ago10:58

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For decades the Registration of Criminals and Undesirable Persons Act 1969 has caused difficulties for about a million people on the list, making it difficult for them to get jobs, start a business and to basically reintegrate into society. Jerald Joseph, Chair of CSO Platform for Reform, shares his thoughts on this Act which the Home Ministry is n…

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Singapore's Real Estate Market: A Temperature Check 10:08

6h ago10:08

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Singapore's residential market appears to have cooled this year, registering a price increase of 2.3% versus a cumulative 8% in 2023. Likewise, the rental index of private residential properties fell for a third consecutive quarter. Alan Cheong, Executive Director at Savills Singapore analyses the reasons for this. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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Rambutan, Helsinki culinary walking tour and Bonhams department of Wine and Spirits 29:22

11m ago29:22

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This week, we meet Cynthia Shanmugalingam, the founder of Sri Lankan Tamil restaurant Rambutan in London’s Borough Market to find out how she brings her memories and voice to the kitchen. Also in the programme, Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff takes to the streets of Helsinki to sample some of the city’s best culinary offerings and we sit down with Amayès …

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Escrow Account For Malaysia's Real Estate Sector? 10:17

8h ago10:17

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The Housing & Local Government Ministry is looking to set up escrow accounts for housing projects to ensure payments by homebuyers are used solely for the properties they have bought. The current practice allows a developer to use purchasers' funds for any of their projects. Adriana Abu, the legal advisor of the National Homebuyers' Association Mal…

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Wrapping Up The Democratic Convention 11:15

9h ago11:15

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Today marks the last day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. As Kamala Harris will be making an appearance later, most likely to close out the event, we speak to Mark Rozell, Dean, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University to discuss what issues he might touch on. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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JAPAN WUT PODCAST 176 "INTERNET OF GARBAGE"

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ON PODCAST 176 DONATE: PAYPAL.ME/JAPANWUT Do you want IoT Trash Cans in your neighborhood? How can hackers easily exploit Solar Farms? Why are Japan’s Facial Recognition Condos selling so well? Follow the Podcast: Twitter / Facebook Page / Instagram Official Website, please share: matthewpmbigelow.com SHOW NOTES DEPOPULATION / MIGRATION More migran…

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Taking 67 Years Of Malaysia-India Relations Further 9:01

5h ago9:01

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has just wrapped up a three-day official visit to India, holding meetings with his counterpart Narendra Modi. Both leaders have also agreed to elevate their relationship from an enhanced strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Rahul Mishra, Associate Professor, at the Centre for Indo-P…

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New Train Sets To Improve Public Transport 11:38

22h ago11:38

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Malaysia is investing RM10.7 billion in 62 new passenger trains for Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB). Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook confirmed that no KTMB staff will lose their jobs, with costs covered through a 30-year lease with China. Professor Muhammad Zaly Shah, Professor of Transportation Planning and Logistics, Universiti Teknolo…

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Focus On Policies Beyond Carbon Tax 10:20

6h ago10:20

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The government has announced that a carbon tax will not be introduced in Budget 2025. However, Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz says Putrajaya is considering implementing the tax in the future and is currently studying the rollout mechanism. How should Malaysia balance efforts to reduce emissions without …

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A Salary Cap To Address Financial Leakages 10:58

6h ago10:58

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The Public Accounts Committee has proposed that the government implement a salary cap for federal statutory bodies. This is to prevent agencies from paying excessive salaries to their top executives and reduce discrepancies in pay across different bodies. Dr Muhammad Mohan, the President of Transparency International Malaysia shares his views. Imag…

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The 2024 DNC: New Candidate, New Mood 9:37

7h ago9:37

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The 2024 Democratic National Convention this week will conclude on Thursday, Aug 22, with Kamala Harris formally nominated as the party's presidential candidate. Speakers included president Joe Biden, former president Barack Obama and the party's 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Adrian Ang, Research Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of In…

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Food Neighbourhoods #398: Vilnius, Lithuania 8:04

29m ago8:04

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Lithuania might not be the first place that you think of when it comes to gastronomic prowess but its ranking as number one on the World Happiness Index for under-thirties shows the country’s strength as a soft-power player. Here, Monocle’s Lily Austin heads to its capital, Vilnius, to get a taste of its burgeoning culinary scene.…

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JAPAN WUT PODCAST 175 "EXOFLOP!"

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Why would a Mexican man try and canoe from Japan to Taiwan illegally? Which companies are striving for AI Dominance in Japan? Should Japan trust its AI Education Programs to Microsoft and Google? Follow the Podcast: Twitter / Facebook Page / Instagram Official Website, please share: matthewpmbigelow.com SHOW NOTES INDO-PACIFIC CONFLICT Mexican man …

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Change In Economic Direction For Thailand's New PM? 10:42

6h ago10:42

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Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is inheriting a country that has seen a lower level of economic growth compared to its peers in the region for the past few years. Nonetheless, the Thai economy has been perking up as seen in data from the second quarter of 2024. What sort of policies might her government implement to sustain t…

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Preventing The Bond Bubble From Bursting In China 9:39

7h ago9:39

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China's uncertain economic growth has led to a rally in the bond market as investors look for safe haven assets. However regulators are concerned about a bubble but will their measures to curb this market be effective. Alex Muscatelli, Director of the Economics Group at Fitch Ratings tells us whilst weighing in on the impact a China slowdown will h…

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Analysis Of The Nenggiri By-Election 9:45

5h ago9:45

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The Nenggiri state by-election in Kelantan saw Barisan Nasional beating Perikatan Nasional with a 3,352 vote majority in a straight fight. Political scientist, Dr Azmil Tayeb, associate professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia analyses the results with PN marking its worst by-election performance since GE15 and whether or not this signals a resurgent…

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Will Civil Service Pay Rise Result In Productivity Dividends? 12:20

5h ago12:20

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Last Friday Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced salary increases ranging from 7 to 15 percent for the civil service. We speak to Dr Lee Hwok-Aun, Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute whether the pay hikes are justified and the possible implications for economic growth and productivity. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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China's Strategy In The Pacific 10:30

6h ago10:30

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China has been exerting its influence in the South Pacific where nations like Kiribati, Nauru and the Solomon Islands have switched their alliances from Taipei to Beijing. Graeme Smith, a senior fellow at the Department of Pacific Affairs of Australian National University shares his analysis on what China is doing in the global geopolitical scheme …

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JAPAN WUT PODCAST 174 "BATTERY ISLAND"

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Is migration to Japan being psyoped? Have you ever seen an AI Camera, even though they are everywhere? If China is so dangerous, why are all of our corporation doing endless amounts of business there? SHOW NOTES DEPOPULATION / MIGRATION Mining atomic bomb material: The remorse of a Congolese asylum seeker in Japan Japan police make warning flyer in…

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Exploring culinary heritage 29:57

4d ago29:57

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This week we look at how cooking can reconnect you with your culinary and family heritage. Author and cook Karla Zazueta tells us about the distinctiveness of northern Mexican cuisine and her memories of her childhood in Baja California. Plus, Monocle’s David Plaisant meets Marie Mitchell to gather ingredients for recipes from her highly personal c…

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BNM Penalties For Banking Disruptions 10:38

5h ago10:38

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Malaysia’s top two banks were fined a combined RM5 million for prolonged service disruptions that breached financial services laws. We discuss the implications of the penalties imposed on service delivery with Ling Kay Yeow, Partner at Ernst & Young Consulting. Image Credit: shutterstock.com

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SEZ, Ironing Out The Kinks for Success 10:39

6h ago10:39

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In January this year, Malaysia and Singapore signed a MOU on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which aims to boost cross-border economic connectivity. However, talks of incentives are still ongoing, with the Johor government proposing that the Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) be included within the SEZ. We speak to Francis Hu…

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MPOX Outbreak Calls For Vigilance 10:02

5h ago10:02

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The World Health Organization has declared a global public health emergency due to the Mpox outbreak in Africa, with over 14,000 cases reported this year. Due to the limited availability of doses, vaccination campaigns are expected to be delayed until October. We’ll dive into the details of this disease with Prof. Paul Ananth Tambyah, President of …

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JAPAN WUT 173 "SAYONARA SUCKERS"

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What was “New Capitalism” and why was it destined to fail? Why is Japan’s SDF utilizing AI for war? Will ad companies use chatbots to drive sales by targeting lonely women? Follow the Podcast: Twitter / Facebook Page / Instagram Official Website, please share: matthewpmbigelow.com SHOW NOTES JAPAN Japan's state debt tops 1,300 tril. yen for 1st tim…

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Shock Exit Of Thai PM Srettha Thavisin 9:33

5h ago9:33

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Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been removed from office after a court ruled he had violated the constitution, in a shock decision that plunges the kingdom into further political uncertainty. This move was a surprise to many including Thai observers as Thavison had only been in power for slightly less than a year. Michael Montesano, …

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Would Higher Age Limits Reduce Smoking Prevalence? 12:14

6h ago12:14

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Last month, Indonesia raised the minimum age to purchase cigarettes from 18 to 21 in a bid to lower the prevalence of smoking and curb underage smokers. Should Malaysia consider a similar policy? We discuss initiatives to combat nicotine use with healthcare policy expert Azrul Mohd Khalib. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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Japan's Kishida Bows Out 11:06

6h ago11:06

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With Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announcing his resignation in September, his early departure concludes his leadership of the LDP. Despite his efforts to enhance Japan's defence and US ties, his tenure has been marred by a major corruption scandal. We discuss the implications of his resignation on Japan's future with William Pesek, Columnist, Nikk…

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A September Cut Is Still Uncertain 12:06

7h ago12:06

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Underlying US inflation as measured by the core CPI is at its slowest pace since 2021. Is this the confirmation that the Federal Reserve needs to cut rates in September? Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence tells us his view. Image Credit: shutterstock.com

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Protecting Malaysians From Scams Requires A Multiprong Approach 9:41

6h ago9:41

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Digital Minister Gobind Singh has reported that Malaysia lost a total of 3.8 billion ringgit to online scams involving more than 98,000 people from 2021 to April 2024. With that, the government will be introducing new legislation to protect data whilst banks will be beefing up their account opening procedures. Raymond Ram, Certified Fraud Examiner …

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Closing The Legislative Gap On Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) 11:12

10d ago11:12

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The government recently announced that it is looking to enhance protections for intimate partner violence (IPV) beyond the Domestic Violence Act 1994. We speak to lawyer Nooradila Abdul Aziz about the gaps in the current law and recommendations to strengthen action on domestic violence, IPV and stalking. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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All Systems Not-Quite-So Go For Nusantara 10:46

7h ago10:46

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Despite Indonesia’s outgoing president Joko Widodo convening is first Cabinet meeting in the country's planned new capital on Monday, Nusantara is still some way away from being completed. Made Supriatma, Visiting Fellow, Indonesia Studies Programme at the ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute shares his insights into the challenges this ambitious project to…

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Food Neighbourhoods #397: Belleville, Paris 6:08

40m ago6:08

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If you’re sticking around in Paris after the Olympic Games, drop by the multicultural neighbourhood of Belleville. Monocle’s Claudia Jacob takes us on a tour of her favourite spots.By Monocle Radio

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Going For Malaysia's First Gold Requires All Of Nation Approach 10:44

10d ago10:44

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The Malaysian contingent has returned from the Paris Olympics with only two bronze medals. We speak to Haresh Deol, Editor of the online portal Twentytwo13 for an objective post-mortem on the performance of our athletes and more importantly, what needs to be done differently for us to win our first gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles games. Image Cr…

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Mixed Signals On Press Protections From Government 11:41

11h ago11:41

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Three Malaysiakini journalists were questioned by the police last week to reveal their anonymous sources in their report on high-profile transfers in the police force. What does this signal about the government's stance on media freedom? We speak to Premesh Chandran, Malaysiakini co-founder and also the chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council pr…

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Banking On A Changing Landscape 8:59

1d ago8:59

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Singapore’s three domestic banks, DBS, UOB, and OCBC, are facing a shift in their earnings trajectory, as they grapple with narrowing net interest margins and slower lending growth. Sarah Jane Mahmud, a senior analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence shares her outlook for the sector amid a potential US rate cut, the recent market volatility and ongoing g…

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Putrajaya's GEAR-uP For GLICs To Put Money Into DDIs 11:47

14d ago11:47

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The 6 main government-linked investment companies - Khazanah, EPF, KWAP, PNB, Tabung Haji and the Armed Forces Fund Board - have collectively pledged RM120 billion in direct domestic investments, with a focus on the semiconductor sector. Independent writer, P. Gunasegaram, shares his thoughts on a strategy like this, its implications and more cruci…

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Ukraine's Russian Incursion : A Gamble? 12:29

1d ago12:29

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There is confirmation that Ukraine's military has advanced up to 30km inside Russia, the deepest and most significant incursion since the invasion began in February 2022. Dr Alexey Muraviev, an associate professor at the National Security & Strategic Studies of Curtin University talks about what this means for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's strate…

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‘Verdura’, Alouette and Chotto Matte 34:50

4d ago34:50

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We speak to chef Theo Randall to learn about his new cookbook, ‘Verdura, which is dedicated to his penchant for Italian cuisine and cooking with vegetables and Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Nick Curtin and Camilla Hansen of recently reopened fine dining spot, Alouette. Plus: hospitality patron Kurt Zdesar talks to us abou…

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PM Lawrence Wong's Priorities For Singapore 12:59

4d ago12:59

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Singapore marks its 59th National Day today and the first one with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the helm. We take stock of his first three months in office and also the potential of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone to shape the regional economy and bilateral relations with James Gomez of the Asia Centre. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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What's Next For Thailand's Move Forward Party? 9:03

17d ago9:03

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Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dissolved the Move Forward Party, citing violations of constitutional norms and banning 11 top leaders for ten years. This ruling is set to reshape the political landscape, especially given the party's notable performance in the 2023 elections. Dr. Termsak Chalermpalanupap, Visiting Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Inst…

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JAPAN WUT PODCAST 172 "MECH JANITORS"

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Would you inject artificial blood if your life depended on it? Would you put your children on a self-driving bus? Can you trust AI CEOs that love being part of the World Economic Forum? Show Notes WEIRD CORNERS Clinical trial on artificial blood cells to begin in Japan Common wild amphibians banned from Yahoo auctions Train travels all day long wit…

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Shipping Delays, Port Congestion 7:36

5d ago7:36

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There has been a significant surge in shipping traffic in the already busy waterways around Malaysia after the US tariff deadline for Chinese goods passed on Aug 1st. This has resulted in delays at Malaysian ports. Ooi Lean Hin, president of the Shipping Association Malaysia, talks about the impact these delays might have on the local economy and b…

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Moderating Social Media's Moderation 9:46

13d ago9:46

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Meta Platforms recently apologised to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for removing his posts expressing condolences over the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated by Israel. The social media platform admitted it was a mistake on their part, eventually restoring the posts. Bradley Freeman, Professor of Digital Media with …

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Tim Walz: Safe, Low Risk Choice For VP 11:34

6d ago11:34

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Democratic President nominee Kamala Harris has unveiled Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate, ending days of speculation. What does Walz bring to the table? We discuss reactions to the nomination with Justin Vaughn of Coastal Carolina University. Image Credit: shutterstock.com

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Watch Out For Key Global Credit Risks 8:54

19d ago8:54

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Markets were in turmoil this week thanks to a perfect storm of a possible US recession and the unwinding of the carry trade in Japan. Justin Patrie, Senior Director, Credit Policy Group, Head of Fitch Wire tells what other risks we should be aware of in the second half of the year and what are the implications of a US presidential election. Image C…

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Food Neighbourhoods #396: Johor Bahru, Malaysia 6:45

7d ago6:45

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This week, we head to Malaysia’s second-largest city, Johor Bahru, with Monocle’s Gabriella Wong to explore its historically rich and vibrant food scene.By Monocle Radio

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Time For A No-Gift Policy For The Government 11:29

7d ago11:29

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It was always traditional for government departments, ministries and agencies to host lavish official events that included gift exchanges. However, this has raised risks of fostering bribery and compromising ethical standards over the years. Pushpan Murugiah, CEO of the Center to Combat Corruption & Cronyism (C4), shares his insights as the Enforce…

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Far-Right Riots Test For Labour Government 11:11

7d ago11:11

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The UK is currently seeing its worst riots since 2011, sparked by online disinformation about a deadly knife attack in Southport last week. What is the Labour government doing to quell the unrest and what does this indicate about the socio-economic discontent within British society? Dr Benjamin Barton of the University of Nottingham Malaysia weighs…

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JAPAN WUT PODCAST 171 "DRONE BOSS"

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Would you rather an AI evaluate your work performance, or a mid-level manager? Would you watch local sports live-streamed by a network of AI cameras? Would you install AI cameras to secure your home? SHOW NOTES ECONOMY Japanic Monday: Japanese Bonds, Stocks Halted After Plunging Into Bear Market As Everything Crashes Everywhere Warren Buffett’s $8 …

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PN Conflict A Storm In The Teacup 11:00

8d ago11:00

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In recent political news, Perikatan Nasional (PN) is dealing with internal tensions following a dispute with Gerakan over a school donation. PN Secretary-General Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has assured that the issue has been settled, but the implications for the coalition's future are still unclear. Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser, Pacific Researc…

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