Who has the right to data? Just like oil, if I discover it in my backyard does it belong to me? Plus we discuss the term Technopolitics and how we see the growing entanglement of technology and geopolitics reshaping the way companies design, build, and deploy tech infrastructure. Are we headed toward a 'splinternet'—and what would that mean for global innovation, cybersecurity, and online freedom? Damien Kopp, Managing Director at RebootUp joins Elliott Danker for this conversation. This is an Asia Collective podcast series Be a part of setting the rhythm in Asia For enquiries on collaborations and partnerships, email us at elliottdanker@asiacollective.org…

As data centre capacity is expected to grow by 18.5% over the next five years, primarily driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, the need for efficient resource management is more urgent than ever. Current estimates suggest that data centre electricity consumption could double between 2022 and 2026, with the sector already consuming an amount of electricity equivalent to Japan's total consumption. Enter Ecolab, a company that focuses on the critical role of water and energy management in the rapidly growing data centre industry. This week, Elliott speaks with Gregory Lukasik SVP and CEO of Southeast Asia, Ecolab This is an Asia Collective podcast series Be a part of setting the rhythm in Asia For enquiries on collaborations and partnerships, email us at elliottdanker@asiacollective.org…

This week, we find out more about Cybersecurity Malaysia and their mission of collaboration and setting themselves as one of the leaders of cybersecurity in Malaysia and for the region. Dato Dr Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab, CEO Cyber Security Malaysia speaks with Elliott Danker about their efforts in public awareness as well as the all important collaboration with the private sector. Dato Amir also shares his thoughts on the future of cybersecurity in Malaysia and what he'd like his leadership at Cybersecurity Malaysia to be remembered for. This is an Asia Collective podcast series Be a part of setting the rhythm in Asia For enquiries on collaborations and partnerships, email us at elliottdanker@asiacollective.org…

This week, we discuss if the world still needs a global superpower and if this is becoming a thing of the past? We also talk about the counter terrorism landscape and what exactly does it mean to be a global power in cybersecurity and how the race for this status is shaping up. Muhammad Faizal Bin Adbul Rahman, Research Fellow (Regional Security Architecture Program) S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University joins Elliott Danker this week. This is an Asia Collective podcast series Be a part of setting the rhythm in Asia For enquiries on collaborations and partnerships, email us at elliottdanker@asiacollective.org…

With maritime security and digitalisation becoming critical global priorities, Estonia is bringing its expertise in maritime innovation, cybersecurity, and infrastructure protection to Singapore Maritime Week 2025. This week, Elliott Danker speaks with Kaupo Läänerand, Deputy Secretary General for Maritime and Water Affairs at the Estonian Ministry of Climate to find out more about Estonia’s expertise in AI-driven maritime surveillance, port digitalisation, and cybersecurity offers valuable insights for Singapore’s shipping and logistics sectors. This is an Asia Collective podcast series Be a part of setting the rhythm in Asia For enquiries on collaborations and partnerships, email us at elliottdanker@asiacollective.org…

This week, we touch on the role of Southeast Asia and ASEAN when it comes to the relationship with the west What is Malaysia's appeal to the Trump administration as well as ASEAN. Plus, how does a country like Malaysia prioritize when it comes to builateral relationships? Does it put itself first, ASEAN or the West? And is this something other countries will be thinking of? Director, Thomas Daniel, Director, Foreign Policy and Security Studies, Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia joins us for this Asia Collective podcast series Be a part of setting the rhythm in Asia For enquiries on collaborations and partnerships, email us at elliottdanker@asiacollective.org…

Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen recently said that “America’s primacy has become the overriding consideration” in its foreign policy, at the expense of bilateral and multilateral ties. He added that Asia’s image of the US has “changed from liberator to great disruptor to a landlord seeking rent. So if the US is a landlord seeking rent, how should south east Asia rethink defense? And what does this spell for the counter terrorism landscape? Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director for Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs joins us this week to discuss these and more. Be a part of setting the rhythm in Asia For enquiries on collaborations and partnerships, email us at elliottdanker@asiacollective.org…

Since the pandemic, it feels like the world doesn’t want to follow the US lead. How carefully will it be observing the US intervention in the Russia /Ukraine war? Is there a world leader position up for grabs now or is this the great global de-globalisation? In this episode, we discuss these as well as the implications of the increasing global dialog with or without the US in attendance. Dr Samir Puri, Director, Centre for Global Governance and Security, Chatham House | Author of ‘Westlessness: The Great Global Rebalancing’ is our guest this week. Be a part of setting the rhythm in Asia For enquiries on collaborations and partnerships, email us at elliottdanker@asiacollective.org…

Season 2 of AsiaPulse opens with a look at Geopolitics This week, US President Donald Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin agreed on a halt in Russian attacks against Ukrainian energy targets - but fell far short of securing a full ceasefire in a highly anticipated phone call. But it felt like Trump lacked a contingency plan and with Putin not barging on his long standing demands, how carefully must Trump now weigh his options ahead of their next meeting? Plus, we discuss which countries will now be paying attention to what looks like a dramatically waning influence of the United States? Trisha Craig, Executive Director, Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies weighs in on this week's top story. Be a part of setting the rhythm in Asia For enquiries on collaborations and partnerships, email us at elliottdanker@asiacollective.org…

AI and GenAI investments in Asia-Pacific are expected to reach $110 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 24% from 2023 to 2028. This means big changes for the workplace – from how leaders need to lead to the redefinition of jobs. So, how can we work with AI as our co-pilot? This week Elliott Danker speaks with Lem Chin Kok, CEO of technology company AiRTS and Yeo Chuen Chuen, Global executive coach and author of "Leaders People Love" in a 2 part series finale on the future of leadership In part 2, we discuss the future of careers and how AI will affect hiring criteria. This podcast is in collaboration with M Group Asia…

AI and GenAI investments in Asia-Pacific are expected to reach $110 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 24% from 2023 to 2028. This means big changes for the workplace – from how leaders need to lead to the redefinition of jobs. So, how can we work with AI as our co-pilot? This week Elliott Danker speaks with Lem Chin Kok, CEO of technology company AiRTS and Yeo Chuen Chuen, Global executive coach and author of "Leaders People Love" in a 2 part series finale on the future of leadership In part 1, we discuss how is South East Asia faring when it comes to redefining jobs and if we still live in a world of domain-specific expertise This podcast is in collaboration with M Group Asia…

The move from compliance to AI Governance training is something we are seeing especially when it comes to data professionals. But why is this so important and how does this factor in the Singapore National AI Strategy 2.0 Alvin Toh, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Straits Interactive joins us this week to discuss this and more. Straits Interactive is the leading authority in data protection and privacy in the ASEAN region, offering innovative privacy solutions and training courses for companies globally. We also talk about Straits Interactive's new IAPP training scheme and why this will help businesses in Singapore and the region?…

OrangeKloud, a Singapore-based software company dedicated to making app development accessible to everyone with a no-code approach They recently announced the launch of eMOBIQ AI, world's leading AI-driven app development platform powered by natural language processing This week, we speak with Alex Goh, founder OrangeKloud and we discuss what the no-code approach means for businesses looking to expand. Plus, Alex talks about the AI landscape developing in 2025 and will we see a different approach between east and west. This podcast is in collaboration with M Group Asia…

If the design on your credit card were more colourful or perhaps more sleek or if it even had funky lights....would that make you use your card more often? IDEMIA Secure Transactions, a division of IDEMIA Group, recently released the findings from its global survey on consumer payment card behaviour and habits. This week, we dive into the details of that survey ahead of the Christmas Season/ Romain Zanolo, Managing Director APAC, IDEMIA joins us in conversation as we also ask the question, is a credit card still a symbol of status? This podcast is in collaboration with M Group Asia…

This week, we unpack How would standardizing APIs drive global telecom innovation and create new opportunities for monetization Plus we take a look at what businesses should pay attention to in the growing telecom industry when looking to expand in South East Asia given the gaps seen in different countries and if ultimately the region will be on the same standard in connectivity. Henrique Vale, Head of Cloud & Network Services APAC at Nokia joins us as we also touch on the role of AI in the telecom industry This podcast is in collaboration with M Group Asia…