MUFG's Jean Monson, who covers renewables in Project Finance in Asia Pacific, spoke with UL Renewables' Christopher Ziesler and Guru Velu to demystify hybrid renewables and the role it plays in the global energy transition.

Policies and actual practices for energy transition – the move towards a low-carbon environment – vary between continents given the different stages of economic development by country. In the latest edition of the MUFG APAC Insights Podcast, our panel of experts Shiv Sivarajah, Head of Energy & Resources for APAC, Ian Catterall, Head of Natural Resources for EMEA, and Ehsan Khoman, Head of Emerging Markets Research for EMEA, provide a macro view of energy transition in EMEA and Asia, the challenges and opportunities for transition in these regions, and what has been the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lin Li, Head of Global Markets Research for Asia, offers insights to the Chinese government's 2021 work report delivered to delegates from the National People's Congress during the "Two Sessions" annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing.

How does being authentic help us in our personal growth?  As part of our special #InternationalWomensDay feature, Angelina Bopp, Managing Director & Head of Credit Managed Assets, Global Corporate and Investment Banking for Asia Pacific, talks about how when we can #choosetochallenge ourselves to grow and cultivate a more inclusive environment in the workplace and in society.

MUFG commemorates International Women's Day this year with a special interview with women in leadership who have made a difference in the organisation and in their communities. In this episode, Marilyn Gan, Managing Director and Head of Origination for Asia Pacific Aviation, reflects on what this year's theme #ChoosetoChallenge means to her and the lessons learnt while breaking the glass ceiling in a male-dominated industry.

Leong Sook Mei, MUFG Bank's ASEAN Head of Global Markets Research, Global Markets Division for Asia, shares her insights on the outlook of Asian currencies in light of developments such as the arrival of the new US Administration, as well as other major global themes that Asian markets should watch out for.

Derek Halpenny, Head of Research for Global Markets EMEA and International Securities, discusses how the arrival of the new US President will impact global markets and usher in a new era in US-Asia relations.