Y&S Podcasts: Trends and Opportunities in Hot Industries

In 2022, Indonesia secured a remarkable US$5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) from global players like Tesla, reinforcing its position as a key player in the EV market. With 25% of the world’s nickel reserves and plans to produce 1 million electric vehicles by 2027, Indonesia is driving the future of sustainable mobility.   However, balancing economic growth with environmental sustainabi...

Indonesia's logistics market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by robust GDP gains and expanding infrastructure.    With increasing interest, especially in cold chain logistics for pharmaceuticals, this dynamic industry presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges.    Catch the latest Y&S in Minutes as we explore the forces shaping Indonesia’s logistics landscape: https:/...

Did you know India’s wastewater treatment market is projected to reach US$3.3 billion by 2030?    With industries like pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and textiles leading the charge, investment opportunities are booming. But how can India maximize its potential and draw inspiration from global leaders like Singapore?   In this premiere episode of Market Mindset with Y&S, join Twinkle K...

In this podcast, Y&S Consultant Rizky Rizano Bunai examines Indonesia's potential in embracing 5G and AI. Guests from the ICT and telecommunications industry in Asia join him to discuss how the combination of 5G and AI could drive economic growth, create new job opportunities, and boost productivity across various sectors such as healthcare, transportation, and entertainment. They also ad...

Indonesia is riding high on the waves of its growing blue economy. It is poised to surge five to seven times its 2021 value, possibly reaching US$9.8 trillion by 2045. In this podcast, Spire COO, Jeffrey Bahar, engages with Leonardo Adypurnama Alias Teghu Sambodo, Expert Staff for Leading Sector Development and Infrastructure at the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas. They discuss...

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) gains traction worldwide, Indonesia is swiftly embracing technology in its daily life. With strong backing from the Ministry of Industry and a diverse industrial landscape, Indonesia offers significant growth prospects for companies that offer ICT solutions companies.    In this insightful session, Spire Managers, Albertus Edy Rianto and Rizky Riz...

Amidst economic disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, opportunities for tech advancement in B2B emerged. In this video, we explore the digital revolution's impact on the B2B industry. Join us as we discover behaviour shifts, adaptation strategies, and the AI's role in the business performance of companies like Fishtank, Hitachi, and Qlik. Don't miss this insightful episode! W...

As the world moves towards a Net-Zero Emission (NZE) future by 2060, Indonesia found itself at the forefront of the green revolution. The country’s vast natural resources and potentials for renewable energy generation made it an attractive destination for investors looking to tap into the burgeoning green market.   In this podcast, Spire’s Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey Bahar, explores the clean...

Indonesia is committed to controlling climate change and realizing Net-Zero Emission (NZE) as in the Paris Agreement. Our advisors, Yogi Priyantoro and Bambang Tobing, discuss the potential and application of carbon credit, focussing on how businesses are attempting to adapt and restructure to move towards the NZE future. They also talk about the NZE-focused adaptation, transformation, and diversi...

The Spire Show, where we talk to our Research Consultants to find out what interesting market research projects they are working on. Hosted by Marie Teo, our head of Marcom, this episode features Johnson Arul, Consultant from Spire Singapore, and Vinita Nath, Assistant Manager from Spire India. Johnson shares his insights of how Covid-19 has affected the food supply chain. Vinita talks about her f...

In this second episode of the Spire Show, we feature Sarom Mahdi, Fieldwork Management Specialist from Spire Indonesia, and  Tuan Hoang, Research & Consulting Manager from Spire Vietnam. Sarom talks about a recent project with a leading education institute in Indonesia, helping them design majors that would be of interest to Generation Z, and support Industry 4.0 in Indonesia. While Tuan relat...

This episode of the Show features Chi Nguyen, Senior Manager for Business Development in Spire Vietnam and Nikhil Agrawal, Junior Analyst with Process Excellence Team in Spire India. In a recent project for an automotive client, Chi discovers that consumer behaviour across the 3 regions differs, and that Vietnam’s consumer purchase journey is moving away from traditional methods. Nikhil discloses...

In Episode 4 of Spire Show, Spire Vietnam's Linh and Spire Singapore's Grace tell Marie what they've been up to. Linh talks about the challenges of bringing together Korean businesses with Southeast Asian companies in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. Grace shares her observations of how Covid-19 hastened the adoption of technology in the healthcare, trav...

KF Seetoh shares with Spire his take on the street food culture in Singapore and his thoughts on where it is heading. Seetoh is a food consultant, founder of food court Makansutra and street food expert in Singapore. Watch the Spire Session for his views on what food awards should consider doing during this time of pandemic. 

Spire DCEO Japnit Singh speaks with Stephen Francis, CEO of MyGroser, on the essentials of building an online grocery delivery service. Stephen shares the inspiration behind the creation and the timely launch of the service in Malaysia.  Japnit and Stephen also discuss the consumer buying trends during the pandemic. 

We find out that size does matter in this episode of Spire Sessions, when PT Jakarta Sereal’s General Manager, Vijay Singh, explains how the company not just survives Covid, but thrives and has plans to expand. The very reason for the growth of the company is its secret to being a Covid success. 

Spire DCEO, Japnit Singh, gets insights on how start-up Pakuaty Chips survived the pandemic. Billy Bachtiar, CEO of Pakuaty Chips, explains the changes they have to make and also shares their outlook on consumer trends. It seems that consumers not only want more nutritional snacks, they are also willing to pay more for them. 

Spire Deputy CEO Japnit Singh and Dawn Liew, CEO for F&B of OldTown, talk about the F&B sector adapting to the changes and trends brought about by the pandemic. Find out more about how OldTown managed the challenges, and Dawn’s views on the cultural differences in Southeast Asian countries.    #spireresearchandconsulting #japnitsingh #spiresingapore #spiresessions #oldtown #oldtownwhitecof...

South Korea is becoming a "super-aged" society,  fast reaching 20% of the population exceeding age 65. In this episode,  Dr Justin Lee, Managing Director of Spire Korea and an expert on Korea's Silver Industry, shares insights on the development and opportunities of the industry. He also reveals the power of South Korea's silver dollar.

Spire Deputy CEO, Japnit Singh, shares his observations of how the Food industry has evolved and some key findings of a recent Spire survey of Southeast Asian Food companies.   Spire cultivated a strong Food portfolio in the last 20 years. We have also developed new capacities in agriculture and related policies in recent years. This strong portfolio also led to the building of a diverse team, whi...

SPIRE EXPANDS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT WITH DIRECT PRESENCE IN THE MENA REGION. The joint venture, Spire Research & Consulting MENA LLC, will serve the diverse markets in the Middle East and North Africa region, that has a combined population of 578 million. Tarek El Housseiny, a career banker, has been appointed the CEO of Spire Research & Consulting MENA LLC. Here, Tarek talks about the potentia...

Spire CEO Leon Perera and Sustainability Consultant Nitesh Dullabh discuss the role of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for companies - what these goals are and what they mean for businesses around the world.

Spire Sessions episode 3, Part 2 of a 2-part series. Spire CEO Leon Perera and Sustainability Consultant Nitesh Dullabh continue their discussion on the role of UN developed sustainability goals for companies, and how companies can fit Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) into their corporate mission.

In this Spire Session, Yogi Priyantoro, Advisor of Spire Research and Consulting, explained the rise in demand of traditional herbal medicine in Indonesia. Pak Yogi said that Covid has positively impacted the demand and that it is a good opportunity for this sector to advance in innovation and research as well as expand and export these healing products. 

Spire’s CEO and co-founder, Leon Perera, talks about the need for market research and business intelligence. He speaks about changes and challenges brought about by Covid-19, and also shared the pandemic’s impact on interpersonal communication.