Analyse Asia with Bernard Leong

By: Bernard Leong
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  • Analyse Asia with Bernard Leong is a weekly podcast dedicated to dissecting the pulse of technology, business and media in Asia. We interview thought leaders, and global & regional leading industry players and gain their insights into how we perceive and understand the market.
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  • Virtuals Protocol and the intersection of Agentic AI & Web3 with Jansen Teng

    Virtuals Protocol and the intersection of Agentic AI & Web3 with Jansen Teng
    Jan 14 2025
    "What does great look like? For us, it's being able to achieve this vision of a society of agents. So, if you can show clearly the economic value of a society when agents can influence other agents, agents can influence humans, and humans can influence agents, that would be something that I'll be very proud to say that we've accomplished. Because that's the beauty of really combining breakthroughs on the AI, on the autonomous agent front, and the value add of crypto. This is one of those very rare moments that crypto has that true potential value add, right? As a productivity lever and an economic lever in society." - Jansen Teng

    Fresh out of the studio, Jansen Teng, co-founder and CEO of Virtuals Protocol joins us to share the mission and vision of Virtuals Protocol and how the protocol intersects generative AI and web3, unlocking the world of autonomous AI agents powered by tokenization to unlock new economic possibilities. Beginning from his origin story, he explained how the Virtuals team explored and eventually come to the realization how tokenized AI agents can power entertainment, gaming and trading with Luna, the AI avatar that grew through the help of AI agents and even inspiring works of real art. Last but not least, Jansen offered his perspectives on the trends of agentic AI and web3 and elucidate what great looks like for the Virtuals Protocol.

    Audio Episode Highlights:
    [00:46] Quote of the Day by Jansen Teng, co-founder and CEO of Virtuals Protocol
    [02:33] Introduction: Jansen Teng
    [03:46] Jansen Teng shares his origin story in crypto, gaming, and AI
    [06:27] Early experiments with AI agents and gaming in Roblox
    [07:44] Realizing AI agents as revenue-generating assets
    [09:15] Tokenization and Economic Innovation in Virtuals Protocol
    [13:17] Navigating challenges during the bear market and pivoting to virtual Protocol
    [17:32] Virtuals Protocol's Vision and Mission for creating and co-owning AI agents
    [19:46] Observations of agents mimicking societal roles and functioning autonomously
    [23:16] The story of Luna and her evolution as an AI influencer
    [31:20] How autonomous agents sparked creativity in the crypto space
    [40:19] Balancing innovation and scaling challenges for Virtuals Protocol
    [43:53] The evolving vision of Virtuals Protocol and the society of agents
    [47:21] Virtuals Protocol as the economic foundation for AI agents
    [50:56] Challenges and trends in the AI agent ecosystem
    [53:19] Exploring billion-dollar verticalized AI agents
    [57:28] Closing

    Profile: Jansen Teng, co-founder & CEO of Virtuals Protocol.
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jansenteng
    Twitter: https://x.com/ethermage

    Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format. Here are the links to watch or listen to our podcast.

    Analyse Asia Main Site: https://analyse.asia

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    58 mins
  • Why Southeast Asia Matters with Gullnaz Baig

    Why Southeast Asia Matters with Gullnaz Baig
    Jan 1 2025
    "People always ask us this question, what can I learn from that country? People ask us about this from the report especially when we're talking to policymakers, or what should I learn from Malaysia? What should I learn? The thing to learn is  to not learn  to replicate exactly.  But the thing to learn is sort of what are the principles behind what works for them. What are your comparative advantages, Every country needs to be asking that for themselves. So for Vietnam, comparative advantages are things like  proximity to China, and an ability at a geopolitical level to navigate between the U.S. and China.  They do this pretty delicately, given their history with both countries. There's an acquiescence by the major powers also to not force Vietnam to take sides. And, you know, and so it's a delicate balancing game that ASEAN always plays ..." - Gullnaz Baig

    Fresh out of the studio, Gullnaz Baig, executive director from the Angsana Council, shares her perspectives on the "Southeast Asia Outlook 2024-2034: Navigating the High Winds" report by Angsana Council, DBS and Bain & Co. In our conversation, Gullnaz emphasized Southeast Asia’s unique strengths, including its cultural diversity, openness to innovation, and ability to navigate geopolitical complexities between global powers like China and the U.S. She highlighted Southeast Asia’s resilience, citing its rising wealth, improving standards of living, and comparative advantages such as Vietnam’s strong STEM workforce and the Philippines’ English-speaking talent. Last but not least, she described the importance of leveraging regional collaboration and technology to foster sustainable growth and offered her thoughts on what great would look like for the region.

    Episode Highlights:
    [00:46] Quote of the Day by Gullnaz Baig
    [01:28] Gullnaz Baig’s Career Journey and Key Milestones
    [03:53] Introduction to the Angsana Council and Its Mission
    [05:52] Career Lessons and Importance of Mentorship
    [07:50] Southeast Asia's Economic Outlook for 2024-2034
    [10:03] Collaboration Behind the Southeast Asia Outlook Report
    [12:46] Economic Resilience of Southeast Asia Over the Past 30 Years
    [16:58] Structural Challenges Across Southeast Asia
    [20:29] Vietnam’s Growth Potential and Comparative Advantages
    [25:17] Philippines’ Services Sector and Comparative Strengths
    [26:14] Startups in Southeast Asia: Building and Scaling Across Borders
    [29:51] Southeast Asia’s Receptiveness to New Technology
    [31:50] China’s Influence and Opportunities in Southeast Asia
    [34:42] Navigating Geopolitical Tensions Between China and the U.S.
    [36:29] Leveraging China’s Strengths in Southeast Asia
    [38:52] The question that Gullnaz would like people to ask her more: Who are Southeast Asians?
    [45:19] What Does Great Look Like for Southeast Asia?
    [47:03] Closing

    Profile: Gullnaz Baig, Executive Director of Angsana Council
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gullnazbaig/
    Angsana Council: https://angsanacouncil.org/member/gullnaz-baig/

    Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. Proper credits for the intro and end music: "Energetic Sports Drive" and the episode is mixed & edited in both video and audio format by G. Thomas Craig. Here are the links to watch or listen to our podcast.

    Analyse Asia Main Site: https://analyse.asia

    Analyse Asia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kkRwzRZa4JCICr2vm0vGl

    Analyse Asia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analyse-asia-with-bernard-leong/id914868245

    Analyse Asia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnalyseAsia

    Analyse Asia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/analyse-asia/

    Analyse Asia X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/analyseasia

    Analyse Asia Threads: https://www.threads.net/@analyseasia

    Sign Up for Our This Week in Asia Newsletter: https://www.analyse.asia/#/portal/signup

    Subscribe Newsletter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7149559878934540288
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    51 mins
  • The Transition to Electric Buses: The KMB Experience & Philanthrophy with William Louey

    The Transition to Electric Buses: The KMB Experience & Philanthrophy with William Louey
    Dec 17 2024
    “ Yeah. We plan to replace the fleet by 2040. We can't scrap all of them now because each bus lasts 18 years. So we have the depreciation for 18 years. They're all from the U.K. All the buses are from the U.K. All the double-deckers. That's the only country that makes double-decker buses, and it's the same as Singapore. All the double-deckers are from the U.K. Because of COVID, when we replace all these diesel buses with electricity, you need a lot more power and electricity to accommodate this. So the government has to work with us. But today, we can't really see that if we import all these 4,000 electric buses to Hong Kong, there will be enough charging stations. We'll have to build a new depot that accommodates electric buses. So in Yuen Long, we're building a seven-storey, new depot that can charge 1,000 buses every night. But after we build it, the government has to give us the confidence that they can give us the power to charge these buses. So there's no point building a new depot if there's not enough electricity to charge it. So we're delaying it now. But the idea is still the same. We will have to replace it with green energy because it's much better for the environment.” - William Louey

    Fresh out of the studio, William Louey, 4th generation business leader of Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB), talks about his vision for transforming Hong Kong’s public transportation system through sustainability and innovation. He discusses KMB’s ambitious plan to electrify its bus fleet by 2040, highlighting the challenges of infrastructure, power supply, and government collaboration. He also shares his philanthropic efforts specifically on education and how they shaped the next generation of leaders to pay it forward. Last but not least, William shares what great would look like for KMB in a green and sustainable future.

    Audio Episode Highlights:
    [00:46] Quote of the Day (#QOTD) by William Louey
    [02:07] Introduction to the Guest and KMB's Electrification Plan
    [02:53] Influences from Family and Philanthropic Leadership
    [04:44] The Beginnings of the Educational Foundation
    [07:31] Shifting from Wealth Accumulation to Making an Impact
    [18:11] Overview of KMB’s Role in Hong Kong’s Transportation Network
    [21:35] Vision for Green Transit: KMB’s Electric Bus Roadmap
    [23:15] Exploring Hybrid and Emerging Technologies
    [25:31] Infrastructure and Power Challenges for Electrification
    [28:46] Autonomous Vehicles and the Future of Public Transit
    [34:16] The One Thing William Louey Knows that Very Few Do
    [35:58] Balancing Technology and Employee Welfare
    [37:26] What Does Great Look Like for KMB?
    [40:19] Pet Buses and Women-Only Bus Routes in Hong Kong
    [42:49] Closing Thoughts and Reflections

    Profile: William Louey, Businessman and Philanthropist in Hong Kong. William Louey serves as a non-executive director of Transport International and founding member of JNW Properties. He established the William S. D. Louey Educational Foundation in memory of his grandfather. The William S.D. Louey Educational Foundation provides scholarships and bursaries to academically outstanding students from Hong Kong and Greater China for overseas studies.

    Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. Proper credits for the intro and end music: "Energetic Sports Drive" and the episode is mixed & edited in both video and audio format by G. Thomas Craig

    Analyse Asia Main Site: https://analyse.asia

    Analyse Asia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kkRwzRZa4JCICr2vm0vGl

    Analyse Asia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analyse-asia-with-bernard-leong/id914868245

    Analyse Asia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnalyseAsia

    Analyse Asia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/analyse-asia/

    Analyse Asia X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/analyseasia

    Analyse Asia Threads: https://www.threads.net/@analyseasia

    Sign Up for Our This Week in Asia Newsletter: https://www.analyse.asia/#/portal/signup

    Subscribe Newsletter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7149559878934540288
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    44 mins

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