East Meets West: A Podcast about understanding Asia Tech and how Asia Tech affects the world

East Meets West: A Podcast about understanding Asia Tech and how Asia Tech affects the world

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  • Can Canon Innovate its Hardware to Survive in a Digital World?| Breaking down Canon (US: CAJ)

    In this episode, Dan and Albert break down Canon. Canon designs, manufactures, and distributes an extensive range of consumer and electronic products, including copiers, cameras, lenses, and inkjet printers. The company operates four major business segments: office, imaging systems, medical systems, and industry and others. 

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    In this episode we cover:

    • What is Canon? (2:20)
    • Canon's strategic pivot (8:23)
      • Canon's camera segment (14:33)
      • Canon's printing segment (24:52)
      • Canon's medical equipment (33:10)
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        48 min
      • Is EdTech the Next Big Opportunity in Asia? | Breaking down Education Technology

        In this episode, Dan and Albert break down EdTech, with a focus on Asia. Edtech in Asia utilizes tools such as mobile applications, websites, online quizzes, streaming videos and online tutorials to provide  students with the opportunity to continue studying no matter the circumstance or location.

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        In this episode we cover:

        • What is EdTech? (1:47)
        • The EdTech value chain (14:12)
          • EdTech for businesses (17:35)
          • Direct to consumer EdTech (25:10)
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            43 min
          • Why is Asia Investing in Mobility? | Breaking down Mobility Tech

            In this episode, Dan and Albert break down mobility, with a focus on Asia. Mobility refers to the Infrastructure and services that enable free and convenient physical movement of residents and goods within cities. Mobility companies include intelligent traffic lights, real-time road navigation, smart parking, car and bike sharing, driverless vehicles, on-demand transport and much more. Mobility has become an important feature of smart city planning as governments strive to improve urban outcomes that relate to liveability, sustainability, and productivity.

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            In this episode we cover:

            • What is mobility? (1:34)
            • What are different types of mobility companies? (8:14)
              • What enables mobility services? (18:45)
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                40 min
              • How is Asia Innovating Food and Food Tech | Breaking down Food Tech

                In this episode, Dan and Albert break down Food Tech, with a focus on Asia. Food Tech — a merger of the words food and technology — involves companies and projects that use technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data and Artificial Intelligence (IA), among other things, to turn the agrifood industry into a more modern, sustainable and efficient sector in all its stages, from food preparation to its distribution and consumption. In this episode, we widen out the definition to also look at the way large franchises like KFC and McDonald's are serving their customers.

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                In this episode we cover:

                • What is Food Tech and why Asia? (2:12)
                • Traditional Western franchises in Asia (6:57)
                • Why aren't Asian food franchises expanding out of Asia? (16:11)
                • What are examples of Food Tech? (23:23)
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                  All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

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                  42 min
                • How is Anime Taking Over Netflix and Content Streamers? | Breaking down Toei Animation (4816:JP)

                  In this episode, Dan and Albert break down Toei Animation and the growing anime industry. Toei Animation is a Japanese animation company. It is engaged in the planning and production of animation products for theaters and televisions (TVs) and the sale of broadcasting rights. The company develops characters into diverse types of merchandise such as toys, games, stationery goods, food products, clothing, and for campaigns and promotions.

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                  In this episode we cover:

                  • What is the opportunity in anime? (1:38)
                  • How does the anime business operate? (11:06)
                  • How is the west looking at anime? (18:28)
                  • Original IP vs external IP (29:32)
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                    All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

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                    40 min
                  • Why is Softbank the Venture Capital King of Asia? | Breaking down Softbank (TYO: 9984)

                    In this episode, Dan and Albert break down Softbank Group. SoftBank is a Japan-based telecom and e-commerce conglomerate that has expanded mainly through acquisitions, and its key assets include a 28% stake in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and a 40% owned mobile and fixed broadband telecom operator business in Japan. It also has a vast portfolio of mainly internet- and e-commerce-focused early stage investments. It is also general partner of the $100 billion SoftBank Vision Fund 1 and sole investor in Softbank Vision Fund 2, both of which primarily invest in pre-IPO internet companies.

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                    In this episode we cover:

                    • What is the Softbank? (2:08)
                    • What is Softbank Venture Capital business? (5:55)
                    • What is the future of Softbank? (20:45)
                    • What is Softbank's western comparison? (26:49)
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                      All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

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                      36 min
                    • Can LVMH's House of Brands Conquer Asia? | Breaking down LVMH

                      In this episode, Dan and Albert break down LVMH. LVMH is a global producer and distributor of luxury goods. Higher-profile brands include Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Fendi, Givenchy, Tag Heuer, Hennessy, Moet & Chandon, Glenmorangie, Sephora, and Benefit. It operates six segments: fashion and leather goods, its largest and oldest; watches and jewelry; wines and spirits; perfumes and cosmetics; selective retailing (including Sephora and airport duty-free retailer DFS); and other (including publishing). LVMH operates more than 5,000 stores around the globe and is headquartered in Paris.

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                      In this episode we cover:

                      • What is the LVMH? (1:36)
                      • Who is LVMH's target audience? (10:32)
                      • Why Asia is so important to LVMH? (14:14)
                      • LVMH's financial and market tailwinds (25:30)
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                        All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

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                        41 min
                      • How is Walmart's Acquisition of Flipkart Taking Down Amazon? | Breaking down Flipkart

                        In this episode, Dan and Albert break down Flipkart. Flipkart is a part of the Walmart-owned Flipkart Group, which also includes group companies Flipkart Wholesale, Myntra, and Cleartrip. The Group is also a majority shareholder in PhonePe, one of the leading Payments Apps in India. Flipkart has a customer base of over 350 million and product coverage of over 150 million across 80+ categories. It has pioneered solutions that have transformed digital commerce in India from the industry-first introduction of cash-on-delivery in 2010 to the launch of voice search and multiple vernacular interfaces in 2021.

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                        In this episode we cover:

                        • What is the Flipkart? (1:36)
                        • Flipkart, Walmart and Amazon (11:47)
                        • Flipkart's different verticals (16:39)
                        • What is the future of Flipkart? (26:40)
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                          All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

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                          38 min
                        • How is Samsung Positioned to Beat Apple? | Breaking down Samsung (005930.KS)

                          In this episode, Dan and Albert break down Samsung. Samsung Electronics is a diversified electronics conglomerate that manufactures and sells a wide range of products, including smartphones, semiconductor chips, printers, home appliances, medical equipment, and telecom network equipment. About half of its profit is generated from its semiconductor business, and a further 30%-35% is generated from its mobile handset business. It is the largest smartphone and television manufacturer in the world, which helps provide a base demand for its component businesses, such as memory chips and displays, and is also the largest manufacturer of these globally.

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                          In this episode we cover:

                          • What is the Samsung? (3:42)
                          • Apple vs Samsung (11:00)
                          • Samsung's computer chip business (16:26)
                          • How Samsung will beat its competitors (26:43)
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                            All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

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                            38 min
                          • How is Bukalapak Changing Commerce in Indonesia? | Breaking down Bukalapak (BUKA.JK)

                            In this episode, Dan and Albert break down Bukalapak. Bukalapak is an Indonesian e-commerce company founded in 2010 as an online marketplace to facilitate online commerce for small and medium enterprises. Bukalapak began as an Amazon-like online bazaar that sells  physical goods to digital products, such as mobile data, electricity tokens, game vouchers, as well financial services including mutual funds and gold investments. Bukalapak has since expanded to servicing mom-and-pop shops, or warungs, to improve their sales by selling their wares online. The platform, called Mitra Bukalapak, enables warungs to offer virtual products to customers who aren’t connected to the internet.

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                            In this episode we cover:

                            • What is the Bukalapak? (1:27)
                            • What is Mitra Bukalapak? (13:23)
                            • How does Bukalapak win? (23:00)
                            • What is Bukalapak's Western comparison? (31:40)
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                              All information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Fresh Capital are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Any opinions expressed herein are not recommendations or advice. Please consult a licensed financial professional before you invest.

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                              38 min

                            About East Meets West: A Podcast about understanding Asia Tech and how Asia Tech affects the world

                            From the publisher's feed

                            Welcome to the East Meets Podcast, where we explore the world of technology and innovation across Asia. Join us as we dive into the latest trends, insights and breakthroughs that are shaping tech, content and SaaS from Asia to the rest of the world . From the bustling tech hubs of China and India to the emerging startup scenes in Southeast Asia and beyond. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business leader or simply curious, this podcast is for you. So sit back, relax and get ready to discover the exciting world of Asia Tech.