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Where is Malaysia in the lively technology start-up scene? Are technology investors really shying away from Malaysia? What will it take for Malaysia to be attractive to technology investors? Questions answered with findings from the Echelon 2014 Malaysian Satellite event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The great crisis and the management of the communications aspect is one of the key focus areas of this year's PR Summit 2014, organised by the PRCA for April 29th . Indira Nair, the individual behind the implementation of Malaysia Airlines' dark site in response to the MH370 crisis, and Zeffri Yusoff of Google, who will be speaking at the summit, highlight key issues on the topic. See omnystudio.c...

Brian Cracknell, Director, Languageworks and advocate of PRiSM (Projects integrating Sustainable Methods) shared the 5'P's and 3 'E's of the green movement last year. This year, he gives us an update on the level that sustainability methods are being adopted, including how the UN’s 2015 Post-Engagement Architecture will impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Cracknell, Director, Languageworks and advocate of PRiSM (Projects integrating Sustainable Methods) shared the 5'P's and 3 'E's of the green movement last year.  This year, he gives us an update on the level that sustainability methods are being adopted, including how the UN’s 2015 Post-Engagement Architecture can help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travelling or the safety of travelling in particular has suddenly taken on a new lease of life in light of recent events. Awareness amongst companies and the general public of the importance of putting in place guidelines and structures for risk management and mitigation has never been more crucial. More so with the increased travel and assignments brought about by business expansion and geographi...

Employers have adopted a sales-and-marketing mindset when it comes to attracting quality candidates. They use a variety of online channels and drive them to engaging, well-branded candidate-touch points, such as a dedicated careers website, which make the right individuals want to apply.  Cazar, a technology and consulting service company in the talent acquisition space recently published a s...

Freeport Retail, a leading developer and operator of Outlet Centres in Europe has partnered with Langkah Realiti Sdn Bhd (a wholly owned subsidiary of A’Famosa Group) to develop Freeport A’Famosa Outlet Village in Malaysia – bringing the first international outlet shopping to the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The company that manufactures paper-based products for the healthcare industry has to confront environmental issues. Kimberly-Clark Professional shares its green-initiatives, underscoring that all companies can do more and benefiting their bottom-line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can the 6 Secrets of National Transformation work for the PR industry? Ku Kok Peng, Director at PEMANDU and speaker at the forthcoming PR Summit 2014 on April 29th, discusses challenges in PR with Andy See, Secretary of the PRCA, and reveals how the secrets at work in transforming the nation can be applied to advance the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crises no matter how large or small occur all around us on a daily basis. Yet, most companies kick into crisis mode only when something unexpected happens. How prepared are companies for a crisis and what actions can they take to plan ahead? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Endeavor.org has been helping entrepreneurs by connecting them to over 2,700 local and international business mentors, a global investor network and partnerships for top talent. We catch up with them for an update on progress, what they have discovered from their journey and hear about the first successful candidate at the 52nd Endeavor International Selection Panel in Jakarta - what he did right,...

Trust is an asset that enterprises must understand and properly manage in order to be successful in today's complex operating environment. The Edelman Trust Barometer 2014 continues to explore the state of trust in four institutions and the impact of global events, such as China's drug corruption scandal to our very own 13th general election, on public perceptions. Raymond Siva of Edelman Malaysia...

Beyond funding, the technopreneur eco-system needs angel investors to provide mentorship and other support required by a budding entrepreneur.  What does it take to be an angel investor? Richard Wong, President of the Malaysian Business Angels Network tells us why tech start-ups are attractive alternatives to traditional modes of investment.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

While protecting our intellectual property (IP) is not a new concept, what can you do to determine the worth of your IP, and how can it play a role in financing your business? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do customers perceive their banks? What services do they expect their banks to provide? How well do banks deliver on their promises? These questions are at the heart of EY 's third Global Consumer Banking Survey, which looks at banking through the eyes of the customer.  Steven Lewis, Global Banking and Capital Markets Lead Analyst Director of Ernst and Young shares key revelations from th...

Malaysians hold the highest percentage of people within South East Asia who have retired or have chosen to retire before the age of 59. How has this come about and what are our options? With more people retiring at a younger age, what are the implications for the retiree market segment and opportunities for businesses? More information from Nielsen’s latest Global Survey on Aging.  See...

Many businesses today face the challenge of getting its employees to communicate more efficiently with their customers. Meanwhile with increasing annual smartphone shipments and the advent of speech analytics - it's undeniable that mobile business communications technology is the next step up in interacting with and further engaging customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at skills and training in the manufacturing sector. What are the areas in which we’re lacking skills and what is the industry doing about this? As t he Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry introduces a Dual-Vocational Training Programme - a paid educational programme for school leavers to gain first hand training at manufacturing-based companies - we explore how companies...

Society is no longer based on mass consumption but on mass participation. With the tools to create made widely available to the masses, we, the people, will now create the products that we want together with product and service providers of the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How crowd finance is disrupting the startup climate in Asia and the paradigm shift towards innovation and business “unusual”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the key themes integral to the successful attraction, retention and development of the female millennial? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What constitutes a good internship programme? Discovering what interns consider a fruitful internship, and not merely an exploitation of labour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did Claude Van Damme's extraordinary stunt in the recent Volvo commercial achieve Important lessons from the world's best digital marketing campaigns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fifth in a series on Branding with the managing partner of the Listening  Tree, Lee Jia Ping. Putting all the pieces together so that branding is coherent and integrated and the marketing clear. In this episode we look at  brand touchpoints. Time for execution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Companies like Nestle and B-schools like the London Business School use business simulation games to teach and train. The objective is to improve business & financial acumen among employees so that they can better contribute to the organisation's objectives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.