In this special episode, British High Commissioner to Singapore H.E. Nik Mehta OBE unpacks his first 100 days on the job, the future of the Singapore-UK relationship, and more about himself and his family.

Speaking to David Kelly, the Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore with a live studio audience, Nik recounts his journey to becoming High Commissioner, his experience settling in Singapore, and his biggest impressions and learnings from his first 100 days.

Nik also tells us how his communications plan was developed with his team at the High Commission, and the future of the growing relationship between Singapore and the UK.

Diversity and inclusion is an area that Nik supports strongly. He talks about his own background and experience in supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The episode closes with a Q&A session with our live audience at the studio.

The Chamber would like to thank Poddster Singapore for their support in producing this episode.

Tune in to the full episode to get to know our new British High Commissioner and his priorities for his term.

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Note: The UK acceded to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on 15 December 2024. This episode was filmed on 5 December 2024.

Can we change how we support refugees to make an even bigger social impact?

We speak with member company UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency to understand how they have been using technology and innovation to make a bigger impact in international aid.

Carmen Hett, UNHCR’s Corporate Treasurer, shares how UNHCR has been using blockchain and biometrics technology to disburse financial aid, giving refugees flexibility on what essentials they purchase and where they purchase them.

Besides empowering the economic inclusion of refugees, the rich data from aid disbursement better informs UNHCR of the needs of the refugee community, and safe spots to disburse aid.

David Sharatt, Co-Chair of BritChamSG’s Financial and

In this episode, David discusses how financial services can better support the international community through initiatives such as digitally enabled embedded finance rails.

Together, Carmen and David also explore the challenges

Carmen also shares her personal stories from more than 20 years with UNHCR, and what motivates her to make an impact every single day.

Tune in to the full episode to find out how finance technology and businesses are transforming refugee aid, and how you too can make a difference.

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Explore the evolving landscape of brand strategy, consumer insights, and luxury innovation with the top marketing leaders from 1HQ, Canvas8 and Diageo.

Floydd Wood, Strategy Director at 1HQ, shares his expertise on brand strategy and the creative solutions driving his agency’s success. Andrea Ng, APAC Insights Director at Canvas8 and our moderator for the conversation, tells us about the latest consumer insights and cultural trends shaping the Asia-Pacific market. Perrine Cavat, Luxury Scotch Innovation Director APAC at Diageo, discusses the innovations and strategies redefining luxury scotch brands in the region.

Together, they explore the impact of evolving consumer preferences, the role of innovative strategies in brand success, and the future of luxury marketing. They also reflect on their personal experiences, challenges, and successes within their fields.

Listen to the full episode to gain valuable insights into brand strategy, consumer behaviour, and luxury innovation, and discover the latest trends driving the marketing and business forward.

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In this podcast episode, Sheena Jacob, Partner at CMS Holborn sits with Daisy Radford, Chair of the Chamber’s Technology Committee, to speak about the nuances around the recent amendments to the 2018 Cybersecurity Act and its impact on businesses.

This episode first gives an overview of the key points and objectives of the 2018 Cybersecurity Act. Sheena then explores the significant amendments introduced in response to the rapid digital transformation during the pandemic. The discussion highlights how third-party systems in the supply chain, new regulated entities, and virtual computer systems are now included in the newly expanded law.

Our speakers also discuss what these changes mean for businesses, particularly those in the supply chain of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) providers, and their impact on Singapore's national security.

Tune in to the whole episode to stay informed on how your business may be impacted by the new regulatory updates on cybersecurity and how you can stay on top of the current regulatory requirements. If you’re a CII provider, a cybersecurity vendor, or part of the cybersecurity and IT supply chain, this episode is not to be missed.

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In this podcast episode, Romain Gagliardi, Senior Manager at Wavestone Asia sits with Daisy Radford, Chair of the Chamber’s Technology Committee to talk about the findings of WaveStone's latest global survey on Gen AI and data-related trends. The comprehensive survey covering 600 companies across the globe, reveals important trends businesses need to know before investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

This discussion explores differences in AI adoption across industries and regions, with Singapore leading the way in positivity and readiness compared to more cautious markets like the UK. 

The episode also addresses the need for a balanced approach to Gen AI – Businesses must consider both opportunities and risks before investing in and implementing AI in their operations. 

Listen to the full episode to stay up to the date on the current state and prospects of AI across different regions, and learn practical advice for your business to embark on AI adoption. 

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In this special episode of the BritChamSG podcast, our outgoing patron and British High Commissioner Her Excellency Kara Owen CMG CVO reflects on her term in Singapore with the Chamber’s Executive Director David Kelly. This episode was recorded live on 4 June in the Poddster Singapore studio with a live audience of Chamber members.

This exclusive conversation with Her Excellency Kara Owen covers her journey as a career diplomat, moments in Asia and Singapore, cultural exchanges, diplomatic challenges, the Chamber and the business community and beyond.

Her Excellency outlines the growth of UK-Singapore trade relations, the UK business community and trade and investment between the UK and Singapore during her tenure. She also shares her challenges and the important lessons she has picked up during her postings in Singapore and Asia.

Closer to her heart, Kara tells us about her most memorable moments in Singapore, the support she has received from her team and the community, and personal stories from her early and recent years. The episode concludes with her hopes for the future of UK-Singapore relations, and an intimate Q&A session with Chamber members.

Listen to the full episode to hear Her Excellency Kara Owen’s reflections on working with businesses and communities in the UK and Singapore, and her thoughts on businesses and UK-Singapore trade relations going ahead.

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In this latest episode of the BritChamSG podcast, we hear from Chamber members Control Risks as they unpack the 2024 India Election Results. Join us for a conversation

While Prime Minister Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured the election victory, Amit outlines why the margin of victory has deviated from the predicted landslide outcome. Even though this would be Prime Minister Modi’s first time navigating a coalition

Amit also addresses the concerns around potential shifts

Listen to the full episode to discover the opportunities and

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In this special episode of our podcast celebrating International Women’s Month, Charlotte Wilkinson of the British Chamber of Commerce Diversity and Inclusion Committee speaks with Pushkaraj Gumaste, Head Of Corporate Banking For Asia Pacific & Middle East, and Executive Sponsor For Barclays APAC Gender Agenda; and Aditi Nair, Managing Director Head Of HR, Asia Pacific, and Global HR Business Partner, Sustainable Finance, both from Barclays Bank Plc. The discussion explores how diversity, equity and inclusion can be built in organisations and how it can become a competitive advantage.

Pushkaraj and Aditi share how Barclays’ commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender representation has grown over the years. Barclays has been increasing their female representation in leadership roles and providing avenues for women to have successful careers after returning from breaks. One example is through Launchpad - a platform that women across the organisation can access to plan and enable their careers in a structured manner.

The conversation covers the challenges around gender

These networks build community, solidarity and momentum in bringing about sustainable change within organisations.

The episode culminates with practical wisdom and steps

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In this episode of our Podcast, Kate Wheble of the British Chamber of Commerce’s Sustainability Committee, speaks with Yuki Yasui, Managing Director of GFANZ Asia Pacific Network. The discussion presents a thought-provoking exploration of how sustainable finance can be a powerful force for positive change in addressing pressing environmental and social challenges on a global scale.

Yuki shares her personal journey into sustainable finance, tracing back to her early involvement with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and highlights pivotal moments such as the launch of the Equator Principles and the Principles

The dialogue extends to recent global developments, with a particular focus on the outcomes of COP26 and COP28. Yuki underscores the critical importance of sustainable finance in driving forward the global climate agenda, emphasising the need for concerted efforts from governments, multinationals, and financial institutions alike.

Furthermore, Yuki articulates the imperative for clear definitions and robust transition planning in sustainable finance. She advocates for common understanding and alignment on financing strategies, particularly in the transition from "brown" to "green" economies, to mitigate risks such as greenwashing and ensure genuine impact.

Throughout the conversation, Yuki's insights underscore the pivotal role of finance in catalysing sustainability efforts, shaping policies, and fostering collaboration across

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In this episode of our podcast, Mike Rourke, Head of

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