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On this episode of justsaying with..., we speak to Pavel Bains, CEO of Ambitionz, on AI-powered game creation, the rise of Asia’s gaming economy, and what comes next for creators. We chat about the evolving world of gaming, AI, and creator-led innovation with Pavel Bains, a veteran who has seen the industry from almost every angle. From working with global giants like Disney Interactive, EA, Activ...

In this episode of justsaying with… , we sit down with D r Warren Jordan , a chiropractor with over 15 years of experience and a deep passion for helping people move and feel better. Now practising in Singapore at Orchard Health Clinic, Warren brings a holistic and practical approach to chiropractic care—combining manual therapy, rehabilitative exercise, and lifestyle coaching to support long-term...

The Ultraman legend continues - this time in the form of an epic trading card game! We talk to Rudy Ng, Vice President of Tsuburaya Fields Entertainment International, about the rise of the Ultraman Card Game, why TCGs are booming across Asia, and what makes Ultraman’s latest deck and booster packs truly ultra. Dive in and discover why this isn’t just a card game; it’s a cultural revival. #Ultrama...

In a time where everything seems to be moving toward digitalisation, is there still a place for print in our homes and daily lives? In our latest episode of “justsaying with”, we speak with Paul Gracey, Vice President & Head of Print Category in Greater Asia at HP. With over 13 years of experience across various roles at HP, Paul has been at the forefront of print and personal systems transfor...

As Neopets approaches its 25th anniversary in November, it stands at a crucial turning point. Once a leader in the virtual pet realm, the platform has experienced stagnation under various corporate owners over the years. Now under the leadership of CEO Dominic Law, Neopets is on the brink of a renaissance, rekindling its magic that captivated millions when it first burst onto the scene. The team i...

Introducing TTRacing - the ergonomic gaming company whose mission is to craft top-tier ergonomic gaming chairs that elevate your seating experience to new heights. Their products are engineered to deliver comfort and support, to ensure that every moment spent in their chairs are optimized for peak productivity and performance - whether you're grinding through a marathon gaming session or tackl...

After being listed on Fest Mag’s “The Best of the Edinburgh Festivals 2022” and receiving ★★★★ from The Age during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sam See is taking his show ‘Government Approved Sex’, on the road all over Asia. In 2020, Sam See was asked by the Singapore government to run a series of educational panels in the National Library about love and sex. After a critically acc...

Ten years after becoming an overnight sensation on Australia's Got Talent, Cosentino 's star has only shone brighter. Widely acclaimed as "ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST MAGICIANS" by CNN, and praised for having "ONE OF THE BEST ESCAPE ACTS I HAVE EVER SEEN" by Simon Cowell, Cosentino is undeniably one of the reigning stars of the magic world. Our conversation with Cosentino d...

Base Entertainment Asia will bring  & Juliet , the smash-hit musical that has taken over Broadway and the West End, for its Asian premiere in Singapore. The show will run for a strictly limited season from September 21 to October 8, 2023, at the Sands Theatre in Marina Bay Sands. Penned by the Emmy Award-winning mind behind "Schitt’s Creek", David West Read, and serenaded with tunes from the i...

Billy Sheehan , often cited as one of the world's best rock bassists, is best known as a member of the celebrated American rock band Mr. Big . Before gaining international fame with Mr. Big, Billy made a name for himself as a part of the band Talas in Buffalo during the late '70s and early '80s. Talas earned a reputation as a dynamic live act, largely due to Sheehan's virtuosic bas...

Leica Camera AG has recently announced the release of the Leica Q3, the third generation camera in the well-established Q series. Since its inception in 2015, the Q series has been recognised globally by photographers and creatives for its quality, simplicity of operation, and fixed focal length full-frame characteristics. The newly unveiled Leica Q3 camera is equipped with several improved featur...

Being kind is an essential part of being human. It allows us to connect with others, show empathy, and make the world a better place. Kindness promotes positive relationships, reduces stress, and improves overall well-being. Small acts of kindness can have a significant impact on people’s lives, even if we don’t always realize it. We speak to Dr William Wan, the General Secretary of the  Singapore...

Canon has announced the launch of two new cameras, EOS R8 and R50 , for content creators.  The EOS R8 is Canon's lightest full-frame mirrorless camera that combines many of the powerful video and still shooting features of the EOS R6 Mark II, such as Canon Log 3 and up to 40 fps continuous shooting with the portability of the EOS RP.   The EOS R50 is a new compact, lightweight APS-C mirr...

tokidoki, which translates to “sometimes” in Japanese, is one of the most iconic lifestyle brands today - founded by Italian artist Simone Legno and his partners, Pooneh Mohajer and Ivan Arnold.    We catch up with Simone Legno, tokidoki’s creative director, in Singapore and talk about the brand's rise, and how it has become the lifestyle icon it is today.    Since debuting in...

In this episode, we chat with Leo Leong, the General Manager of Kitchen & Bathroom, South and North East Asia at Kohler Co. to discuss how consumer habits have changed post-Pandemic. Since the pandemic, we've spent more time at home than ever before. Where our homes were once our castles, for some, they've become our sanctuaries - a place to rest and relax. No longer a transit lounge betwe...

The global pandemic has affected almost every industry over the last couple of years. Live music and concerts were noticeably absent and musicians and artists had to pivot - there was no other option.  We speak to Roland Lim, Sales and Marketing Director, Professional Audio Sales, Southeast Asia, Sennheiser, about how the audio industry has evolved during the pandemic - taking quality concert...

We speak to Mr Pinyot Pibulsonggram, Head of Commercial of ThaiVietJet who shares the airline's perspective on post-pandemic travel, and its plans to serve the tourist community. In April 2022, Thai Vietjet successfully commenced the maiden flight from Bangkok to Singapore, with a welcome ceremony at Singapore Changi International Airport. On the inaugural flight, the Thai registered low-cost carr...

Across industries, research has shown that there is a direct correlation between diversity and an increase in the level of innovation. This is especially important in the gaming industry, as diverse teams with different experiences and knowledge will no doubt make for more creative and robust titles. Driving diversity and inclusion is not just about being socially responsible — it is also commerci...

Multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga is renowned across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch. Best known for her Tony Award-winning role in Miss Saigon, Lea has also won the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World Awards, in the field of musical theatre.  She was also the first Asian to play Eponine in the musical Les Miserables on Broadway...

Today, there are more tools and resources than ever for youths to pursue their entrepreneurial spirits - from apps such as Canva that help you design the trendiest logos and social media posts, to platforms such as WordPress , that allow you to easily set up websites, as well as hosting platforms such as Exabytes that not only provide great hosting services for those website, but have initiates to...

Video On-Demand streaming services such as iQiyi have become a staple of modern love. Today, you'll be hard pressed to find any couple not spending quality time streaming their favourite films and TV series together.   iQiyi commissioned a survey across four markets — Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand — seeking to track how streaming behaviours and habits corresponded to different stag...

Singapore-based digital learning technology company, Kydon, recently launched ZilLearn Plus (ZilLearn+) an extension of the company's learning platform, ZilLearn.  Kydon is one of Asia's leading digital learning technology companies and a key partner in Singapore's Alliance for Action on EduTech.  ZilLearn+ builds on the ZilLearn platform first launched in January 2021, which provides ad...

We speak to Singaporean filmmaker, Nicole Midori Woodford, whose Folklore episode, The Excursion, deals with family trauma and loss.  Nicole is a film director, writer and editor and an alumnus of Berlinale Talents as well as the Asian Film Academy in 2010.  Her short film For We Are Strangers competed at the 20th Busan International Film Festival. Permanent Resident, her latest short fi...

Mobile gaming is no longer just a form of entertainment, it is becoming a culture of its own. There is a lot of untapped potential in terms of using gaming as a platform for brands to reach out to consumers. Yet, brands are hesitant to do so because of the lack of measurability and concerns that advertisements will interrupt gameplay. Brands typically use an interstitial ad model when it comes to...

Compared to the rest of the world, Asia has taken a much more cautious approach to the resumption of travel, while countries in the other regions have already been experimenting with the reopening of borders much earlier.   We speak to Rachael Harding, Club Med's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of East and South Asia & Pacific (ESAP) about the outlook and impact of reopening of APAC with th...