Congratulations with Episode 300. The analysis on US and China trade war is spot on.

What a ride with 300th episode. Nice discussion on how the startup ecosystems in Asia have changed in just 5 years.

Congratulations on Episode 300, and look forward to another 300 more.

Great work with the podcast and it's great to know that you have hit another milestone. :)

Thank you for all your support to the podcast!

In today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Sam Bankman-Fried claiming he cannot testify on FTX as he's still learning and reviewing what led to the collapse of the Cryptocurrency exchange company, China's unofficial police stations set up worldwide including 4 in the United States, and Elon Musk's claiming that the risk of his assassination is quite significant.

430. Andy & DJ CTI: Sam Bankman-Fried Screw Up, China's Unofficial Police Stations Around The World & Elon Musk Claims Risk Of Assassination Is 'Quite Significant'

Disquiet Junto Project 0594: Threemix The Assignment: Remix an asynchronously produced trio.

I didn’t have a lot of time the past two weeks, so while I started a couple of things, I didn’t finish anything.
Going through these half developed sketches, to see if anything might be a good starting idea for this week’s remix challenge, I was drawn in by a loop I made using @Melondruie and @Fake-Genius piece Quietude Disturbed from week 2 (https://soundcloud.com/melondruie/quietude-disturbed-disquiet0592).
I thought the piece had a bit of a Burial feel to it, so as a sound design challenge, I tried to make a Burial kind of beat to go with it, using sounds I made tapping and scraping an old Zither I bought second hand (and that I mostly tend to use as a place to put my headphones, apparently).

Going through the playlist for week 3, I noticed that pieces based on @encym ’s week 2 contribution Tête à tête (https://soundcloud.com/encym/tete-a-tete-disquiet0592 built on the week 1 piece of @andreas-kitzmann) fit harmonically with Quietude Disturbed. Also, these pieces, and especially @RabMusicLab’s La tête éblouissante (https://soundcloud.com/rabmusiclab/la-tete-eblouissante) fit rather well stylistically. So, I wondered if I could mash these pieces up together in some way. At first, I intended not to use the Burial-esque beat, because… well… because it’s such a blatant ripoff. But by that time, I’d been hearing the loop for a while, and the sound had nested in my head: other rhythmic ideas didn’t cut it. Neither did doing away with a rhythmic element altogether.

So, there you have it. 

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"When I wrote about it, in addition to assuming that all Asia tech companies, particularly in China, were copycats of Western companies, I think there are also a lot of misperceptions about how easy it is to enter a market, especially when they're an Asian market, especially when there are incumbent players already. For example, Uber failed. Basically, they failed. That's a harsh word, but they failed in both China and Southeast Asia, where they were acquired by Didi in China and Grab in Southeast Asia. And then Facebook really fell flat on its face with a lot of markets with free basics, it undermined Net Neutrality and also assumed that consumers just because maybe they had to be price conscious, were willing to access only a handful of sites as opposed to having access to a free Internet. I think people also underestimate the influence that Asia has had in other parts of the world." - Catherine Shu 

Fresh out of the studio, Catherine Shu reflects on her 12 years at TechCrunch, chronicling the evolution of Asian tech from China to India. She highlights the rise of Chinese apps such as WeChat and TikTok's global impact and the shifting international views on Chinese tech. She explores India's rising tech scene, South Korea's startup growth with the rise of Coupang and Southeast Asia's expanding tech influence, with a focus on Grab. Shu offers her advice for journalists covering Asia's dynamic tech landscape and articulating what great looks like for Asia Tech in the future. Fresh out of the studio, Catherine Shu reflects on her 12 years at TechCrunch, chronicling the evolution of Asian tech from China to India. She highlights the rise of Chinese apps such as WeChat and TikTok's global impact and the shifting international views on Chinese tech. She explores India's rising tech scene, South Korea's startup growth with the rise of Coupang and Southeast Asia's expanding tech influence, with a focus on Grab. Shu offers her advice for journalists covering Asia's dynamic tech landscape and articulating what great looks like for Asia Tech in the future. 

Audio Episode Highlights: 
[0:40] Quote of the Day #QOTD by Catherine Shu. 
[1:38] Introduction: Catherine Shu, former senior reporter for TechCrunch. 
[2:50] Her thoughts on the TechCrunch recent layoff. 
[5:04] Catherine’s future plans. 
[6:34] Catherine shares lessons from her career journey. 
[8:07] Inspiration behind her last article on TechCrunch: Don’t Ignore Asia Tech. 
[9:30] Western Perceptions Change on Asia Tech over the decade. 
[11:02] Early misconceptions about Asia Tech in the West. 
[12:44] Evolution of Asia Tech from Catherine’s perspective. 
[15:14] Tech Coverage in Taiwan. 
[17:17] The one thing about Asia tech Catherine knows but very few do. 
[19:41] Why China succeeded with WeChat as the super app. 
[23:26] The rise in TikTok globally for Chinese Tech. 
[26:40] Perspectives on TikTok recent potential ban. 
[27:26] What the West learned from the super app revolution in China. 
[28:52] Why China was caught flatfooted with OpenAI’s ChatGPT in AI. 
[30:14] The future of Chinese startups. 
[34:01] How the Indian tech market evolved over the past decade. 
[35:58] South Korean Startup Ecosystem. 
[39:00] Is there really a Southeast Asia tech story? 
[42:34] Advice for future correspondents covering Asia Tech. 
[44:32] What does great look like for Asia Tech? 
[46:30] Closing. 

Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. Proper credits for the intro and end music: "Energetic Sports Drive" and the episode is mixed &amp; edited in both video and audio format by G. Thomas Craig 

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"If we assume that happens, I'm sure TikTok, let alone ByteDance as a company as a whole, will survive - and maybe even continue to thrive after this. Because, let's put things into perspective, right? TikTok has more than 1 billion users globally and then the US represents just a little over a 10th of that, 170 million. So I'm not saying that it's not going to impact TikTok and ByteDance. But does it pose an existential threat? Probably not. I believe given we already talked about how ByteDance has been super profitable. I think that, even if they get banned in the US, this is by no means the end of TikTok or ByteDance." - Jing Yang 

Fresh out of the studio, Jing Yang, the Asia Bureau Chief for The Information, provided an insightful analysis of the potential implications of the recent U.S. House of Representatives bill to force Bytedance to divest TikTok or face a ban in the US. Detailing a timeline of events, she illuminated how Bytedance and TikTok executives may have misinterpreted U.S. political signals. Despite Bytedance's profitability in China, she shed light on why TikTok is facing financial challenges and the complex dynamics between Bytedance and the investors of the company. Concluding her discussion, she offered her perspectives on the possible future of TikTok globally pending the outcome. 

Episode Highlights: 
[0:40] Quote of the Day by Jing Yang. 
[1:27] Introduction: Jing Yang, Asia Bureau Chief of The Information. 
[3:53] Lessons shared by Jing Yang from her career journey. 
[5:19] Chronology of the different attempts by the US government to ban TikTok. 
[7:40] What are the chances of TikTok being banned in the US? 
[9:34] TikTok’s response to the US government after the announcement of the bill. 
[11:15] Impact of TikTok's potential ban in the US on content creators &amp; users in the market. 
[12:52] The one thing that Jing Yang knows about the TikTok situation very few do. 
[14:10] Why TikTok misjudged the political situation in the US. 
[17:59] Project Texas and how it encumbered TikTok. 
[22:17] TikTok’s engagement with USDS. 
[25:14] Chew Shou Zi’s impact on negotiations with the US government after taking over as CEO of TikTok. 
[27:45] Assessment of Bytedance and TikTok’s team in handling the US government. 
[30:04] Why TikTok is in the red and losing money. 
[32:55] Can TikTok still be profitable with a potential US ban? 
[36:04] Investors of TikTok distancing themselves from the company. 
[40:26] Impact of political affiliations and donations on TikTok. 
[41:43] Future of TikTok 
[42:43] Closing 

You can find Jing Yang at X (formerly known as Twitter): https://x.com/jingyanghk and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jing-yang-33548123/ and her articles on The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/u/Jing%20Yang?rc=fk3gq1 

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Is TikTok going to be banned in the US? An Asian Perspective with Jing Yang

"The key thing that I realize every time I look at the data is that the media is telling us a lot of nonsense. I think that the one thing I know is that the data tells a very different story to the media headlines. So I suppose my advice there is, never to accept clickbait at face value. If you're building a marketing plan, do your due diligence, and check the data because the data always surprises me. The one thing I know is that I'm always surprised. There's your key takeaway.” - Simon Kemp 

Fresh out of the studio, Simon Kemp, co-founder and CEO of Kepios joined us for the 7th year to discuss the Digital Report 2024 and its pivotal insights. The dialogue kicked off with Simon pondering AI's potential impact on his job, then swiftly moved to the report's core findings. Simon also explored how digital marketing and content strategies are evolving due to generational differences, underscoring the necessity for content creators to adapt across diverse social media channels. Last but not least, Simon addressed the current lack of comprehensive data to include generative AI in this year's report. Last but not least, Simon shared his anticipation for what's on the horizon in the coming year. 

Episode Highlights: 
[0:55] Quote of the Day #QOTD by Simon Kemp. 
[1:22] Introduction to Simon Kemp, co-founder and CEO of Kepios. 
[2:59] Are we going to be replaced by AI? 
[3:57] Key Takeaways for Digital 2024 report. 
[5:14] TikTok is still growing quickly despite the headwinds. 
[10:20] Mobile and social media are still growing especially in India. 
[12:43] Trendlines for e-commerce and search engine use. 
[15:22] How do you add generative AI to search engine use, for example, Perplexity AI? 
[17:51] Do generational differences in online behaviour change how digital marketing and content strategies work? 
[21:14] How do content creators adapt and decide which social media platforms to use? 
[23:43] Why the horizontal approach of broadcasting across all social media does not work anymore? 
[28:16] Success on any social media platform is based on chance and preparation. 
[32:04] Implications of TikTok’s potential ban in the US and how users shift from one platform to another. 
[35:25] From X (formerly known as Twitter) to Threads and TikTok to YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. 
[36:39] Insights on WeChat, Discord, and Telegram. 
[44:59] LinkedIn: a B2B social media platform for engagement but don’t discount YouTube. 
[48:57] The One Thing that Simon Kemp knows about Digital Report 2024 that very few do? 
[50:04] Why Generative AI usage is not in the Digital 2024 report. 
[54:59] Is Generative AI a new paradigm or should it be incorporated into existing digital use cases? 
[60:30] How Generative AI changes digital marketing, branding and advertising. 
[64:17] What Simon wished to add in the Digital 2024 but could not. 
[65:40] Closing. 

You can find Simon Kemp at X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/eskimon and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eskimon/ and the Digital Report 2024: https://wearesocial.com/sg/blog/2024/01/digital-2024-5-billion-social-media-users/ 

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In our episode 300, our host Bernard Leong will be interviewed on everything under the sun on Analyse Asia. With the interview conducted by Carol Yin, co-producer of the podcast, Bernard started with a couple of major announcements for Analyse Asia. Next, Bernard answered many interesting questions posed from the audience of the show such as: (i) the evolution of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Southeast Asia, (ii) who will win the race between Grab and Gojek, (iii) fun and interesting facts about the podcast from how Bernard selects his guest to getting a prominent guest on the show via a business deal. Last but not least, we discuss where the Analyse Asia podcast is going and an upcoming premium content project.

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Η διαδικτυακή ηχητική σειρά του Κέντρου Πολιτισμού Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος (ΚΠΙΣΝ) Αναγνώσεις παρουσιάζει αποσπάσματα από τον Ερωτόκριτο, το κορυφαίο αφηγηματικό ποίημα της ελληνικής παράδοσης. Τη δραματουργία επιμελήθηκε και διαβάζει ο μεγάλος Έλληνας πρωταγωνιστής Χρήστος Λούλης, ο οποίος στην παράσταση του Ερωτόκριτου (2002) σε σκηνοθεσία Βασίλη Νικολαΐδη, είχε κρατήσει τον ομώνυμο ρόλο.

Ο Ερωτόκριτος, «ποίημα ερωτικόν συνθεμένον από τον ποτέ ευγενέστατον Βιτζέντζον τον Κορνάρον» –όπως αναγράφεται στο εξώφυλλο της πρώτης έκδοσης (Βενετία, 1713)– αποτελεί ανεξάντλητη πηγή έμπνευσης για εμβληματικούς δημιουργούς της νεότερης Ελλάδας. Εδώ και τρεις αιώνες, το έμμετρο μυθιστόρημα του μεγάλου κρητικού ποιητή έχει γνωρίσει πολλές επανεκδόσεις και μεταφράσεις, ενώ επηρέασε σημαντικές μορφές της λογοτεχνίας μας όπως τον Σολωμό, τον Σικελιανό, τον Πρεβελάκη και τον Ρίτσο. Επιπλέον, εκδοχές του Ερωτόκριτου παρουσιάστηκαν στο θέατρο από κορυφαίους σκηνοθέτες μας (μεταξύ άλλων, ο Νίκος Χατζίσκος, ο Θάνος Κωτσόπουλος, ο Σπύρος Ευαγγελάτος και ο Βασίλης Νικολαΐδης), ενώ διασκευάστηκε για τον κινηματογράφο από τον Νίκο Κούνδουρο. Επίσης, ενέπνευσε τον μεγάλο λαϊκό μας ζωγράφο Θεόφιλο και μελοποιήθηκε από τον συνθέτη Νίκο Μαμαγκάκη αλλά και Χριστόδουλο Χάλαρη με ερμηνευτή τον Νίκο Ξυλούρη.

To συναρπαστικό ποίημα του Κορνάρου είναι γραμμένο στην κρητική διάλεκτο, συνδυάζει τη λόγια με τη δημοτική παράδοση και έχει εμφανείς επιρροές από την ιταλική Αναγέννηση. Ήδη από τον 17ο αιώνα, είχε διαδοθεί στην Πελοπόννησο και στα νησιά: ο λαός το αγαπούσε πολύ, γι’ αυτό το απομνημόνευε και το απήγγειλλε, το τραγουδούσε ή το διάβαζε. Ακόμα και σήμερα, ο Ερωτόκριτος εξακολουθεί να συγκινεί τον αναγνώστη, γιατί μιλά τη «γλώσσα της καρδιάς» και «δεν έχει πουθενά κανένα ίχνος γλωσσικού πληθωρισμού, κανένα είδος ρητορείας», όπως παρατηρεί ο Γιώργος Σεφέρης σε ένα από τα σπουδαιότερα δοκίμιά του (Δοκιμές).

Ο Ερωτόκριτος είναι ερωτευμένος με την Αρετούσα, θυγατέρα του βασιλιά Ηράκλη, αλλά ο πατέρας της δεν τον θεωρεί αντάξιό της και τον εξορίζει. Οι δύο νέοι θα ζήσουν πολλές περιπέτειες μέχρι να ενωθούν με τα δεσμά του γάμου: αρραβωνιάζονται κρυφά, η Αρετούσα φυλακίζεται επειδή αρνείται να παντρευτεί τον μνηστήρα που θέλει να της επιβάλει ο πατέρας της, ενώ ο Ερωτόκριτος μεταμφιεσμένος πολεμά και τραυματίζεται σε μια επικίνδυνη μάχη στην προσπάθειά του να σώσει τον βασιλιά Ηράκλη, ο οποίος προσφέρει στον «άγνωστο» πολεμιστή την κόρη του ως σύζυγο. Η πίστη της Αρετούσας θα δοκιμαστεί, αλλά το τέλος θα είναι αίσιο.

Στους 10.000 στίχους του Ερωτόκριτου ξετυλίγεται μια ολοζώντανη αφήγηση που θυμίζει λαϊκό παραμύθι, ιπποτικό μυθιστόρημα αλλά και ομηρικό έπος, με εντυπωσιακές εναλλαγές ανάμεσα σε τρυφερές σκηνές με το ζευγάρι των αγαπημένων νέων και σε επικές πολεμικές αναμετρήσεις. Και όλα αυτά, με φόντο έναν φανταστικό κόσμο που ενώνει, με μαγευτικό τρόπο, την αρχαία Αθήνα με το Βυζάντιο και τη μεσαιωνική Ελλάδα.

Ευχαριστούμε θερμά τον Χρήστο Λούλη για την ανάγνωση του διηγήματος, καθώς και το Νίκο Α. Παναγιωτόπουλο για την πολύτιμη συμβολή του στη διαμόρφωση της σειράς.

Δραματουργία-Ανάγνωση: Χρήστος Λούλης

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Ευχαριστούμε τον Αλέξη Καραϊσκάκη-Νάστο που έπαιξε τσέλο για την ηχογράφηση του μουσικού σήματος.

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