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The AI Industry Is Building Modern Empires with Karen Hao

December 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM

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Bernard Leong

@bernardleong.com

Watch the full episode on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3QNi...

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December 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM

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Bernard Leong

@bernardleong.com

I recently had the privilege of speaking with Karen Hao @karenhao.bsky.social, author of Empire of AI on the @analyseasia Analyse Podcast, and it was one of those conversations that lingers long after the recording stops. youtu.be/WPwUvc29j2Q

The AI Industry Is Building Modern Empires with Karen Hao

🎙️ #58 From Analyze Asia to Reinventing ERP: Bernard Leong’s Double Life

December 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM

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Bernard Leong

@bernardleong.com

Starting over is underrated. People often ask: “How did you go from podcasting to building an ERP challenger?” That's what I have shared with Michael Smith Jr. aka @dreampipe and Raz Kotler @RazKotler from The Generalists #podcast as a first time caller and long time fan. youtu.be/kQpDFHndd5Q

YouTube video by The Generalists

PLA’s drone carrier on fast track to deployment with apparent second sea trial

December 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Wang Wu

@wangwu5.bsky.social

PLA’s Type 076 drone carrier on fast track to deployment with apparent second sea trial www.scmp.com/news/china/m...

A vessel believed to be the Sichuan, a key asset for potential amphibious operations against Taiwan, departs Shanghai shipyard.

Chinese and Japanese coastguard ships confront each other near disputed islands

December 2, 2025 at 6:25 AM

Wang Wu

@wangwu5.bsky.social

Chinese and Japanese coastguard ships in fresh confrontation near disputed Diaoyu Islands www.scmp.com/news/china/m...

The incident came at a time of heightened tension after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angered Beijing with her comments on Taiwan.

Open Source AI: Faster Innovation Through Community Across Asia Pacific with Simon Milner

December 2, 2025 at 6:25 AM

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Analyse Podcast

@analyse.asia

🚀 Open Source #AI Is Reshaping Asia-Pacific — And Simon Milner from @Meta explains why: youtu.be/EnI3-5E-gTc

Star Chinese fund managers pause subscriptions amid stock market frenzy

December 2, 2025 at 5:48 AM

Wang Wu

@wangwu5.bsky.social

Star Chinese fund managers pause subscriptions amid stock market frenzy www.scmp.com/business/chi...
#China

The moves by Chen Guangming and Yang Dong indicate that the fund managers are cautious about market prospects.

China ‘breeding’ uranium; PLA’s ‘morphing’ missile: 7 science highlights

November 5, 2025 at 7:18 AM

Wang Wu

@wangwu5.bsky.social

China ‘breeding’ uranium; PLA’s hypersonic ‘morphing’ missile: 7 science highlights
www.scmp.com/news/china/s...

From chipmaking breakthrough to a STEM crisis in China’s universities, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

China has a new champ in coal-fired power despite focus on renewable energy

November 5, 2025 at 7:17 AM

Wang Wu

@wangwu5.bsky.social

China has a new coal-fired power champ despite switch of focus to renewable energy
www.scmp.com/economy/chin...

Commissioning of Unit Nine takes Beilun Power Station’s total installed capacity to 7.34GW.

Microsoft's Global Partner Strategy: 400M Businesses & 1 Platform with Ralph Haupter

November 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM

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Bernard Leong

@bernardleong.com

Ralph Haupter, President of SME & Channels at Microsoft, shared how the company is enabling 400 million businesses globally through a unified partner ecosystem — and why the “platform mindset” is at the heart of its growth. youtu.be/Pxa2A9zjBew

Microsoft's Global Partner Strategy: 400M Businesses & 1 Platform with Ralph Haupter

November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM

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Bernard Leong

@bernardleong.com

Ralph Haupter, President of SME & Channels at @Microsoft, shared how the company is enabling 400 million businesses globally through a unified partner ecosystem — and why the “platform mindset” is at the heart of its growth. youtu.be/Pxa2A9zjBew

Microsoft's Global Partner Strategy: 400M Businesses & 1 Platform with Ralph Haupter

November 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM

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Bernard Leong

@bernardleong.com

The first episode in the @analyse.asia Podcast era:
🔗 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3lht...

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November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM

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Analyse Podcast

@analyse.asia

🎉 Episode 500: “What I Learned From 11 Years of Podcasting with Bernard Leong” @bleongcw - Yes, we dropped it after the trailer comes out this morning. youtu.be/ZEBeBpFZE_M

500 Episodes Later: What I Learned From 11 Years of Podcasting with Bernard Leong

OpenAI’s AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas, is here

November 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM

Wang Wu

@wangwu5.bsky.social

OpenAI’s AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas, is here
www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...

ChatGPT is the “beating heart of Atlas,” according to employees on the livestream.

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October 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM

Wang Wu

@wangwu5.bsky.social

The iPad just got the chip it needs to be a smart home controller — again
www.theverge.com/news/799911/...

The iPad just got the chip it needs to be a smart home controller — again

Thread on the iPad

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October 20, 2025 at 6:14 AM

Wang Wu

@wangwu5.bsky.social

China reports 4.8% quarterly GDP growth, moving closer to annual target www.scmp.com/economy/econ...

China reports 4.8% quarterly GDP growth, moving closer to annual target

The third-quarter figure brings yearly growth to 5.2 per cent, meeting expectations but prompting calls for policy support from analysts.

How to Scale Global Teams Without an Office through Esevel with Deng Yuying

October 20, 2025 at 6:07 AM

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Analyse Podcast

@analyse.asia

Wishing everyone a bright and joyful #Diwali 2025! May this festival of lights bring success, happiness, and new beginnings to all from the editorial and production team in Analyse Asia

October 20, 2025 at 6:01 AM

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Analyse Podcast

@analyse.asia

🌏 Can you build a global company without a physical HQ? The short answer: yes — if you rethink what leadership, culture, and operations really mean. youtu.be/Al0Ii_Or-1w

YouTube video by Analyse Asia

Breaking | China places new export controls on rare earth production techniques

October 16, 2025 at 5:12 AM

Wang Wu

@wangwu5.bsky.social

China places new export controls on rare earth production techniques www.scmp.com/economy/poli...

The controls will take effect immediately, according to the Ministry of Commerce, as China looks to cement its dominance in the sector.

MPF assets hit HK$1.5 trillion after record earnings gain in first 9 months

October 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM

Wang Wu

@wangwu5.bsky.social

Hong Kong’s MPF assets hit HK$1.5 trillion after record gain in first 9 months
www.scmp.com/business/ban...

The performance translates to an average gain of HK$43,225 for each of the 4.8 million MPF members.

Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since pandemic

October 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM

Wang Wu

@wangwu5.bsky.social

Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since pandemic www.scmp.com/news/china/a...

China and India see steep declines under tougher US visa rules, contributing to a 24% drop in Asian students to America.

China is drafting a new 5-year plan for private firms. Will they feel the love?

October 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM

Wang Wu

@wangwu5.bsky.social

China is planning a 5-year honeymoon for its private firms. Will they feel the love? www.scmp.com/economy/chin...

Entrepreneurs in traditional sectors hope China’s next plan will help relieve pressures from low demand, price wars and regulatory scrutiny.