6 January 2020
In November 2019 Asia Insight Circle members enjoyed an off-the-record conversation about the opportunities and challenges presented by The Greater Bay Area. After we spoke with presenter Tony Verb for “After Breakfast @ Asia Insight Circle. Enjoy the podcast. The Greater Bay Area represents an ambitious plan to compete with Silicon Valley by pooling talent, financial, infrastructure,…
27 September 2019
Companies operating in emerging markets are susceptible to security crises that may have devastating impacts on their assets, finances or reputation. Blackpanda provides bespoke services and solutions that enable their clients to successfully prevent and navigate special risks. They help clients with significant security concerns around their operational risk for their oil, mining, and agricultural investments in…
29 August 2019
Our focus is Hong Kong and our podcast features Antony Dapiran, author of City of Protest: A Recent History of Dissent in Hong Kong. “Hong Kong is a city with a long history of civil disobedience.” So begins the book blurb on Amazon.com for a now-sold-out book published in July 2017. It was a timeless observation on the…
3 July 2019
After Dark @ Asia Insight Circle – after six years of breakfasts, we stayed up late and bought the drinks. We’re pleased so many of you were able to join us for a provocative conversation with one of New York’s top influencers. The New York Times called Peter Shankman “a rock star who knows everything…
29 May 2019
Over 45 million people in 167 countries are trapped in what is known as “modern slavery,” with seven out of ten of these victims directly related to the private sector. These people, who make the products we buy and harvest the food we eat, are exploited every day for their labor. Despite the best efforts made by…