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Words matter. They can shape perception, which in turn affects the image or brand of an individual or organization. Especially on social media, how do we say what we want to say, but not cross the line to the detriment of our image and the brand we represent? Human Equation founder Sheila Singam discusses why words matter and how we can navigate balancing brand preservation and authenticity.

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On this episode of Failing Forward, we discuss the Pareto Principle - the 80/20 connection that was discovered in the 1800s but is still being applied to almost every aspect of our lives today, especially in the business world.

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How does Facebook deal with hate speech in the Asia-Pacific, given the region’s myriad cultures and languages? A recent study by researchers at the University of Sydney examines the regulation of hate speech on Facebook by looking at the experience of LGBTQ+ groups across 5 countries - Australia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar and the Philippines. We discuss the findings with lead author Dr. Aim Sinpeng. Read the full report here.

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Parliament will convene for the first time this year for a Special Sitting, which will run until August 2nd. It's been a bumpy ride to get to this point, and expectations for the sitting are still in flux. So we speak former Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof, to help shed some light on the issue.

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Since its birth in 2017 and operationalizing its peer-to-peer platform in 2020, CapBay has lent out more than RM1.2 billion to underserved small and medium-sized businesses. Founded by former investment bankers and management consultants, how is CapBay taking market share from traditional banks, how regulatory changes would remove limits to its growth, and how it will grow market share as more non-traditional players enter the financing space? Ang Xing Xian, the CEO and co-founder of CapBay discusses if it could be a unicorn in the making.

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Tan Zhai Gen, Research Manager at Asia School of Business (ASB) discusses if the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SESSS) under Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) and PenjanaGig initiative are adequate to cover gig workers, and in the longer-term what actions should we consider to provide comprehensive social protection and strengthen the position of these workers.

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The $1.2 trillion bipartisan physical infrastructure plan in the US failed to find sufficient support in the Senate last Friday, leaving Joe Biden's key legislative priority in flux. Will he be able to get this, and other stimulus bills, passed? We speak to Adrian Ang, Research Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, to find out.

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Retail, Transport, and Construction have been the hardest hit sectors in Asia due to the pandemic, The Morning Run dives into which will recover first with Bernard Aw, Asia Pacific Economist at Coface. They also get into the semiconductor supply shortage and impact to Asian economies as well as Asian debt concerns and possible contagion from Chinese property developer Evergrande’s debt problems.

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This week, Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of music of the golden years from the 60s to 80s.