As we approach the end of another decade, the Resource Centre Decade in Review looks back on some of the fads and trends that have shaped the way we do business today. On this episode, we focus on how the world of work has evolved in the last decade, including the demands of a multi generational workforce and the fast-changing digital workplace.

Malaysians often wonder why our local food doesn't seem to take off overseas when we know our food is delicious. It turns out the obstacles in place involve a lot more than just poor marketing. Manichel Subra, managing partner of FBE Ventures, discusses how the company aims to help introduce local F&B outlets to regional or even global franchising heights.

People tend to indulge in group think or they follow the herd even if it is detrimental to oneself. How can we neutralise extreme-thinking groups such as right wingers? Why do Malaysians cling on to their tribes? How do we create more barrier crossers between groups? Why is religion appealing? We discuss these questions with anthropologist, Professor Harvey Whitehouse from the University of Oxford. He was a speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum.

The year is fast coming to a close and uncertainties thus far are likely to carryforward into 2020.

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Amid all the drama surrounding the PKR National Congress and the Umno General Assembly this weekend, Parti Amanah Negara's National Convention flew relatively under the radar. Nevertheless, their gathering posed some interesting questions, which we address with Professor Dr. Azmi Hassan, political analyst and Professor with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, including whether or not Amanah will be able to pose a threat to PAS's voter base.

Goldman Sachs will be offering wealth management services for as little as US$5000 which is a far cry from their typical wealth management threshold of US$1-10 million as it tries to attract younger clients and diversify earnings from its traditional investment banking income which is more cyclical in nature. Meanwhile HSBC makes changes to top management as it struggles with growing income in Asia while keeping expenses in check.

What’s behind the perception of rising cost of living? Yesterday the World Bank released its Malaysia Economic Monitor titled “Making Ends Meet" that indicated that the cost of living pain points are less to do with inflation, and more to do with other factors. We speak to Kenneth Simler from the World Bank about these factors, income inequality and possible policies to address cost of living.

As the Federal Reserve meets for the final time in 2019, markets are not expecting any rate action. In fact with fiscal relation a theme globally,

Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist at US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us that there is a nice "set up'" for 2020.

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

00:05 - What makes good digital etiquette?

07:18 - Should the home ministry engage with civil society on human rights?

Stuart, Keeshaanan & Shankar join Ross to lookback at Manchester United winning the Manchester derby. Is City's title challenge finally over? Also, Duncan Ferguson inspires Everton to a home win over Chelsea, Jurgen Klopp rotating his starting elevens and Liverpool keep winning, Leicester City winning big at Aston Villa. Are they bona fide title challengers? Includes Winners & Losers of the weekend and a look at the midweek UCL & UEL.