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Is Donald Trump Jr the man to watch in 2028?

Executive Vice-President at The Trump Organization, Donald Trump Jr, speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct 29.
Executive Vice-President at The Trump Organization, Donald Trump Jr, speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct 29.

US in decline; Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ is worrying Asia

In this episode, Ravi Velloor speaks with Don McLain Gill, the eminent Filipino geopolitical expert and strategist, on declining US influence in Asia and the ‘Donroe’ Doctrine.
In this episode, Ravi Velloor speaks with Don McLain Gill, the eminent Filipino geopolitical expert and strategist, on declining US influence in Asia and the ‘Donroe’ Doctrine.

Why Asia should worry about a G1 world as China’s power grows

US President Donald Trump meeting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping  in Busan, South Korea in October.
US President Donald Trump meeting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping  in Busan, South Korea in October.

Challenging times for F&B? BreadTalk just keeps growing

BreadTalk CEO Jonathan Quek said there is always a story behind each piece of bread the bakery has come up with.
BreadTalk CEO Jonathan Quek said there is always a story behind each piece of bread the bakery has come up with.

When energy gets ‘boring’: Oil and gas guru sees into the future of energy markets

Rystad Energy's founder Jarand Rystad said Singapore could bring down power prices by being the architect of a grid connecting countries in the region.
Rystad Energy's founder Jarand Rystad said Singapore could bring down power prices by being the architect of a grid connecting countries in the region.

How Bihar sets the stage for stabilising rocky US-India ties

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters celebrate in Patna, India, on Nov 14.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters celebrate in Patna, India, on Nov 14.

Inside the mind of Japan’s first woman PM Sanae Takaichi

Our guest expert looks at PM Sanae Takaichi's political approach, as well as her personal side. 
Our guest expert looks at PM Sanae Takaichi's political approach, as well as her personal side. 

The Prabowo doctrine behind move to honour Suharto

Activists during a protest against former Indonesian President Suharto, who was named a national hero, outside the Ministry of Culture building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Nov 10.
Activists during a protest against former Indonesian President Suharto, who was named a national hero, outside the Ministry of Culture building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Nov 10.

Heinecke’s a Thai name now, and Minor a major Thai brand

Mr Heinecke, who moved with his parents to Bangkok in the 1960s, became an entrepreneur at age 17.
Mr Heinecke, who moved with his parents to Bangkok in the 1960s, became an entrepreneur at age 17.

China hawks should temper hopes over Trump’s muscle flexing at Xi

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's weaponisation of rare earths is a key driver of US President Donald Trump's China policies.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's weaponisation of rare earths is a key driver of US President Donald Trump's China policies.

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