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Empires - An Asian Business Podcast

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If you love Business Wars, you'll love this! From 1UpMedia, Empires is an immersive storytelling that dives deep into the history of the most successful businesses in Asia. Every Monday, you'll learn the history of its leaders, the decisions that have rippled across the industry, and the factors that allowed them to become the empire's that they are today. From triumph and victories, to monumental failures - Empires gets you behind the scenes of some of the most successful companies in Asia.

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Oct 6, 2025

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Titan (IN) | Beyond Time | 2/5 10.06.2024

Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99 ! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, and Indian dress wear. The Jewelry division is the...

Titan (IN) | About Time | 1/5 03.06.2024

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠ ! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes more gold for jewellery than most countries in the world. Titan, a part of the Tata Group, generates around $5 billion USD in revenue from jewelry, watches, eyecare, fragrances, fashion accessories, and Indian dress wear. The Jewelry division is th...

Vingroup (VN) | The Elon Musk of Vietnam | 5/5 20.05.2024

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challen...

Vingroup (VN) | System Reboot | 4/5 13.05.2024

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challen...

Vingroup (VN) | A Good Land Attracts Good Birds | 3/5 06.05.2024

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challen...

Vingroup (VN) | Pearl in the Bay | 2/5 29.04.2024

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challen...

Vingroup (VN) | My Name is Prosperity | 1/5 22.04.2024

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the nation's GDP. The company spans six key sectors, with real estate as its main driver, accounting for 70% of its revenue and boasting $17.6 billion in assets. Globally, Vingroup is recognized through its subsidiary VinFast, a venture full of challen...

GOTO | Go Far, Go Together (ID) | 5/5 08.04.2024

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annua...

GOTO | My Nakama (ID) | 4/5 01.04.2024

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annua...

GOTO | Go Ojek (ID) | 3/5 25.03.2024

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annua...

GOTO | Three Proposals (ID) | 2/5 18.03.2024

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annua...

GOTO | We Are Not Afraid (ID) | 1/5 11.03.2024

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokopedia, its version of Amazon, GOTO reigns as a colossal tech empire. Its business model? Imagine Amazon scrapping its warehouses, leaning instead on a vast network of in-house drivers for deliveries. With impressive figures, GOTO boasts 64 million annua...

Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Tom Yam Kung Crisis (TH) | 5/5 19.02.2024

Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under...

Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | China is in our Name (TH) | 4/5 12.02.2024

Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under...

Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Kitchen of the World (TH) | 3/5 05.02.2024

Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under...

Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Return to Roots (TH) | 2/5 29.01.2024

Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under...

Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Money on Trees (TH) | 1/5 22.01.2024

Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed food from C.P. Initially recognized for its expertise in vertical food integration, the company has evolved into one of Thailand's largest distributors. It owns 13,000 7-Eleven stores and nearly 3,000 hypermarkets, supermarkets, and minimarkets under...

Studio Ghibli | Hatred and Cursed (JP) | 5/5 20.11.2023

Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A-listers like Liam Neeson and Cate Blanchett for ic...

Studio Ghibli | Before Spirited (JP) | 4/5 13.11.2023

Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠ Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up wi...

Studio Ghibli | Sea of Decay (JP) | 3/5 06.11.2023

Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠ Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with...

Studio Ghibli | A Wizard's Call (JP) | 2/5 31.10.2023

Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey ⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠ Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A...

Studio Ghibli (JP) | Winds of Change | 1/5 31.10.2023

Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey ⁠⁠link⁠ Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire for its sales, it's true power lies in its influence. Often mentioned as a source of inspiration by John Lasseter, ex-CCO of Pixar, and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Studio Ghibli teamed up with A-l...

Grab (MY/SG) | Uber vs Grab, Street Hails and Street Fight | 4/5 09.10.2023

Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey ⁠link⁠ Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a significant portion of their lives, including investing. By market share, they dominate Southeast Asia, controlling approximately 70% of all rides after Uber's exit. Grab's journey from a fledgling taxi...

Grab (MY/SG) | Running Till Empty | 3/5 02.10.2023

Let us get to know you! (1 minute survey link) Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a significant portion of their lives, including investing. By market share, they dominate Southeast Asia, controlling approximately 70% of all rides after Uber's exit. Grab's journey from a fledgling taxi...

Grab (MY/SG) | Up for Grabs | 2/5 25.09.2023

Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a significant portion of their lives, including investing. By market share, they dominate Southeast Asia, controlling approximately 70% of all rides after Uber's exit. Grab's journey from a fledgling taxi application in Malaysia to being valued at near...

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