ASEAN Podcast

Madam Nguyen Thi Tuyet Minh, the 2023 ASEAN Prize Recipient, is a beacon of inspiration in empowering women entrepreneurs across Viet Nam and Southeast Asia. Through her leadership in the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs’ Network (AWEN), she highlighted resilience, fostered innovation, and unlocked the boundless potential of women in business. Her powerful journey underscores women's strength to lead, innovate, and transform industries, paving the way for a more inclusive and brighter future for generations to come.

Tune in to learn the evolution of the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) with Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Economic Comunity and BCG's Aparna Bharadwaj. Discover how DEFA is driving economic growth through regional collaboration and how it could benefit ASEAN citizens. #ASEAN #DigitalEconomy #EconomicGrowth #RegionalCollaboration

Episode 10 of #ASEANChampions features Shwe Yamin Oo, the Co-Founder and CEO of RecyGlo, focusing on waste management platform to provide environmentally friendly recycling solutions to Myanmar and Malaysia. Let’s listen to Yamin sharing her adventure in growing a profitable and sustainable business, aiming to create a zero-waste system for businesses and households.

In episode 9 of #ASEANChampions, we will meet Khairunnisa Ash’ari, an environmentalist from Brunei Darussalam and Co-Founder of Green Brunei. Khai shares her journey in advocating and promoting responsible consumption and environmentally friendly habits for a sustainable environment. Let’s hear her story on how we can join her to contribute for a “greener” earth. Start young, start small, start now.

Listen to the 8th episode of #ASEANChampions featuring Somsak “Pai” Boonkam, the founder and CEO of Local Alike, a travel company from Thailand. Pai shares his journey in building an online platform to connect travellers and locals, promoting sustainable and community-based tourism.

Episode 7 of #ASEANChampions features Pasong Lattana, the founder and CEO of Go Teddy, an online delivery service start-up from Lao PDR. Pasong shares his journey in developing Go Teddy, which was inspired by his dissertation topic at university, to increase accessibility for everyone to get things easily, from buying groceries to paying bills.

In Episode 6 of #ASEANChampions, we will meet Catherine Harry, a Cambodian gender activist and influencer promoting women empowerment. Catherine shares how she enlivens her mission to empower women by addressing the most pressing challenges, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her blog, A Dose of Cath, she promotes gender equality, women’s health, and safe environment for women.

#Episode5 of the #ASEANChampions Podcast features Ha Ninh Pham, an aspiring artist from Hanoi, whose works have been showcased internationally across the globe. Inspired by the power of arts to transform, Ha Ninh ignites hope through his artworks.

#Episode4 of the #ASEANChampions Podcast features Dipna Lim Prasad, former Singaporean Sprinter and Hurdler and co-founder of In My Shoes. Believing that every kid deserves to dream, she started In My Shoes, a social enterprise collecting sports shoes and redistributing them to those in need.

#Episode3 of the #ASEANChampions Podcast features the story of Illac Diaz, Sociopreneur and founder of Liter of Light, who was also A Young Global Leader 2008 of the World Economic Forum. By offering the uncommon solution for common problem, Illac brought 350,000 bottles of lights to 15 countries.