The Trade Map Is Changing. The Philippines Is Full of Possibilities. #178
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The Trade Map Is Changing. The Philippines Is Full of Possibilities. #178

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The Trade Map Is Changing. The Philippines Is Full of Possibilities. Attended today’s “Redrawing the Trade Map” seminar organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI), in partnership with RSM and CIMB. One takeaway stood out: The next wave of ASEAN growth will favour businesses that connect markets, capital and local execution…

From the palate to the marketplace. 🇮🇹🍷🌏 #175
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From the palate to the marketplace. 🇮🇹🍷🌏 #175

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From the palate to the marketplace. 🇮🇹🍷🌏 #174 A wonderful afternoon at the Borsa Vini Italian Wine Masterclass, organised by the ITA – Italian Trade Agency. It was a pleasure to be in the company of sommeliers and industry professionals as we refreshed—and challenged—our palates across a range of Italian wines, from rosé through to…

Robots, speed dating and an unmanned booth: notes from The Business Show Asia and AIMX 2026 #172
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Robots, speed dating and an unmanned booth: notes from The Business Show Asia and AIMX 2026 #172

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Robots, speed dating and an unmanned booth: notes from The Business Show Asia and AIMX 2026 #172 The Business Show Asia promised scale—8,000+ visitors and 250 exhibitors—while AIMX focused on real-world and embodied AI. For The Thousand Ships, I found potential collaborations across Singapore, Japan, China and the Philippines. “Speed Networking” was business’s answer to…

Franchisng Licensing Association event at Marina Bay Sands 2026
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It was inspiring to be part of Franchising & Licensing Asia 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. #169

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It was inspiring to be part of Franchising & Licensing Asia 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. #169 Across F&B, education, fashion and other sectors, one message came through clearly: as brand owners expand into Southeast Asia, they are seeking trusted partners who can drive sustainable revenue while creating meaningful benefits for…

Beyond Partnerships: Where Growth Comes Next #168
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Beyond Partnerships: Where Growth Comes Next #168

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Beyond Partnerships: Where Growth Comes Next #168 I had the privilege of attending the SMEICC Conference Series 2026, organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI). The conference reinforced that we are navigating a world that is increasingly fragmented, geopolitically contested and being reshaped by AI. Yet amidst these challenges, ASEAN continues…

Polymer Compression May Trigger the Next Consolidation Wave #160
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Polymer Compression May Trigger the Next Consolidation Wave #160

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📉 Southeast Asia’s plastics market is now showing deeper signs of stress. Recent regional data suggests PE and PP prices continue moving sharply lower, driven by weak downstream demand, aggressive US / Chinese / South Korean cargoes, falling crude and feedstock costs, and buyers maintaining hand-to-mouth purchasing strategies. For manufacturers and converters, cheaper virgin resin…

#156 We are pleased to share that iMerv Digital Pte Ltd is now a Green 100 SME
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#156 We are pleased to share that iMerv Digital Pte Ltd is now a Green 100 SME

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#156 We are pleased to share that iMerv Digital Pte Ltd is now a Green 100 SME, TR 149 Essential aligned, issued by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC). For us, this is not just a badge. It is a practical step in strengthening our sustainability governance as we continue developing The Thousand Ships ecosystem across…

When Cost Support Breaks #153 The ASEAN polymer market is no longer just soft.
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When Cost Support Breaks #153 The ASEAN polymer market is no longer just soft.

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📉 When Cost Support Breaks #153The ASEAN polymer market is no longer just soft. It is testing its floor. Recent market signals show a sharper deterioration across both PE and PP chains. C2 has fallen heavily. C3 has resumed weakness. PE film grades continue compressing. PP categories, including BOPP, injection, yarn, block and random, are…

#152 Right time, right moment
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#152 Right time, right moment

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Right time, right moment; a candid shot turns out just right. How candid can family, business and pleasure be? Depends on who you are with. How right a time can a business be? At the cusp of the next 100 years trend. Be onboard and set sail. The Thousand Ships This post is also published…

#151 China’s Artificial Sun, Nuclear Scale-Up, and the AI Age: Why Energy and Circular Infrastructure Will Define the Next World Order
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#151 China’s Artificial Sun, Nuclear Scale-Up, and the AI Age: Why Energy and Circular Infrastructure Will Define the Next World Order

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For decades, nuclear fusion has often been described as the energy source that is always “30 years away”. Yet recent developments from China suggest that this assumption may need to be reconsidered. According to Xinhua, China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak, better known as EAST or China’s “artificial sun”, achieved a major world-record milestone by sustaining…