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AI promises a revolution in the sporting world. AI-powered systems are crunching huge volumes of data to help humans make better decisions. But will these advances benefit only the elite of sport?
🎙️ Anthony Cioppa, University of Liège
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🎙️ Anthony Cioppa, University of Liège
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January 12, 2026 at 1:15 PM
AI promises a revolution in the sporting world. AI-powered systems are crunching huge volumes of data to help humans make better decisions. But will these advances benefit only the elite of sport?
🎙️ Anthony Cioppa, University of Liège
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🎙️ Anthony Cioppa, University of Liège
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Beer girls shouldering 20lb kegs, cheerleaders outshining players and super knowledgeable fans: these are ingredients of East Asia’s distinctive baseball culture. Robert K. Fitts, baseball historian and author, tells us how Japan’s leagues are filling stadiums.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Beer girls shouldering 20lb kegs, cheerleaders outshining players and super knowledgeable fans: these are ingredients of East Asia’s distinctive baseball culture. Robert K. Fitts, baseball historian and author, tells us how Japan’s leagues are filling stadiums.
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Space industries could soon be worth trillions of dollars. With the cost of sending payloads into orbit plunging since 2010s, entrepreneurs are seeing big opportunities in commercializing space.
🎙️ Bidushi Bhattacharya, founder and CEO of AstroHub
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🎙️ Bidushi Bhattacharya, founder and CEO of AstroHub
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January 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Space industries could soon be worth trillions of dollars. With the cost of sending payloads into orbit plunging since 2010s, entrepreneurs are seeing big opportunities in commercializing space.
🎙️ Bidushi Bhattacharya, founder and CEO of AstroHub
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🎙️ Bidushi Bhattacharya, founder and CEO of AstroHub
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Taiwan has big ambitions for space – from its own launch vehicle program to putting a second payload on the moon in 2028. Our team went to National Central University to find out what’s on the horizon for space innovation in Taiwan.
🎙️ Loren Chang, Professor at NCU
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🎙️ Loren Chang, Professor at NCU
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January 2, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Taiwan has big ambitions for space – from its own launch vehicle program to putting a second payload on the moon in 2028. Our team went to National Central University to find out what’s on the horizon for space innovation in Taiwan.
🎙️ Loren Chang, Professor at NCU
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🎙️ Loren Chang, Professor at NCU
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2026 is going to be a big one! Don’t forget to join us and stay CONNECTED.
December 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
2026 is going to be a big one! Don’t forget to join us and stay CONNECTED.
Taiwan’s economy had a (mostly) great 2025. GPD growth outstripped most developed economies. But can this continue in 2026? And who will benefit most?
🎙️ Orina Chang, School of Banking and Finance National Sun Yat-sen University
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🎙️ Orina Chang, School of Banking and Finance National Sun Yat-sen University
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December 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Taiwan’s economy had a (mostly) great 2025. GPD growth outstripped most developed economies. But can this continue in 2026? And who will benefit most?
🎙️ Orina Chang, School of Banking and Finance National Sun Yat-sen University
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🎙️ Orina Chang, School of Banking and Finance National Sun Yat-sen University
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Could China beat the US in a 21st century space race? Its “mind-boggling” space development is rattling US military leaders. With possible battlefield applications, could China’s space push destabilize global security?
🎙️ Space expert Blaine Curcio
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🎙️ Space expert Blaine Curcio
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December 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Could China beat the US in a 21st century space race? Its “mind-boggling” space development is rattling US military leaders. With possible battlefield applications, could China’s space push destabilize global security?
🎙️ Space expert Blaine Curcio
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🎙️ Space expert Blaine Curcio
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Gen Z has it tough: AI is set to decimate the entry-level white-collar job market by 2030. For many graduates, leveraging AI to survive and thrive is a must. We spoke to two grad job hopefuls Sarita and Josh.
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December 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Gen Z has it tough: AI is set to decimate the entry-level white-collar job market by 2030. For many graduates, leveraging AI to survive and thrive is a must. We spoke to two grad job hopefuls Sarita and Josh.
🎧 youtu.be/P7rzq6O580c
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Steve Chen, a cofounder of YouTube, gives a reality check on Taiwan’s startup ecosystem.
📺 Watch the full conversation with Steve Chen on our YouTube channel
📺 Watch the full conversation with Steve Chen on our YouTube channel
December 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Steve Chen, a cofounder of YouTube, gives a reality check on Taiwan’s startup ecosystem.
📺 Watch the full conversation with Steve Chen on our YouTube channel
📺 Watch the full conversation with Steve Chen on our YouTube channel
India is the world’s fastest growing aviation market – but it faces obstacles like airline instability and safety concerns. Find out what's holding the country back.
🎙️ Mark D. Martin, founder and CEO of aviation risk advisory firm Martin Consulting.
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🎙️ Mark D. Martin, founder and CEO of aviation risk advisory firm Martin Consulting.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
India is the world’s fastest growing aviation market – but it faces obstacles like airline instability and safety concerns. Find out what's holding the country back.
🎙️ Mark D. Martin, founder and CEO of aviation risk advisory firm Martin Consulting.
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🎙️ Mark D. Martin, founder and CEO of aviation risk advisory firm Martin Consulting.
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The world’s best airports are more than just buildings next to runways. How can Taiwan’s airports also offer the ultimate passenger experience as well as create a stronger financial model?
🎙️ Cheng-Lung Wu, Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales Sydney.
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🎙️ Cheng-Lung Wu, Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales Sydney.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The world’s best airports are more than just buildings next to runways. How can Taiwan’s airports also offer the ultimate passenger experience as well as create a stronger financial model?
🎙️ Cheng-Lung Wu, Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales Sydney.
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🎙️ Cheng-Lung Wu, Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales Sydney.
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Thanks so much for joining us this past year. Remember to join us in 2026 to stay informed, engaged and CONNECTED.
December 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Thanks so much for joining us this past year. Remember to join us in 2026 to stay informed, engaged and CONNECTED.
Taiwan ranks #1 for fear of outliving retirement savings. 82% of Gen Z and 85% of Millennials worry about retirement. Yet most won’t trade salary for wellbeing. As more Taiwanese face the possibility of living to 100, we discuss aging, gradual retirement and flexible careers.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Taiwan ranks #1 for fear of outliving retirement savings. 82% of Gen Z and 85% of Millennials worry about retirement. Yet most won’t trade salary for wellbeing. As more Taiwanese face the possibility of living to 100, we discuss aging, gradual retirement and flexible careers.
Matej Šimalčík of CEIAS: industrial dependence on China exposes Europe’s vulnerabilities.
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🎙️ @ceias-eu.bsky.social / @matejsimalcik.bsky.social
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🎙️ @ceias-eu.bsky.social / @matejsimalcik.bsky.social
December 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Matej Šimalčík of CEIAS: industrial dependence on China exposes Europe’s vulnerabilities.
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🎙️ @ceias-eu.bsky.social / @matejsimalcik.bsky.social
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🎙️ @ceias-eu.bsky.social / @matejsimalcik.bsky.social
YouTube cofounder Steve Chen takes us back to the platform’s earliest days. Fun fact: it was originally meant to be a dating site.
December 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
YouTube cofounder Steve Chen takes us back to the platform’s earliest days. Fun fact: it was originally meant to be a dating site.
Taylor Swift is rich, famous and adored by her fans #Swifties. But beyond the force of Swiftonomics, her popularity comes with a degree of political influence, from an antitrust lawsuit launched by fans to regional diplomatic tensions over her exclusive shows in Singapore.
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Swiftonomics: Here’s How Taylor Moves Markets, Politics & Fans | CONNECTED Money Talks
Taylor Swift is rich, famous and adored by her fans — Swifties. But beyond the force of Swiftonomics, her popularity comes with a degree of political influence, from an antitrust lawsuit launched by…
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December 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Taylor Swift is rich, famous and adored by her fans #Swifties. But beyond the force of Swiftonomics, her popularity comes with a degree of political influence, from an antitrust lawsuit launched by fans to regional diplomatic tensions over her exclusive shows in Singapore.
📺 youtu.be/Bve9trhwNTA
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With just six Eras Tour performances in Singapore, Taylor Swift managed to boost the nation’s GDP and cause a market-wide shortage of friendship bracelets. This is the effect of #Swiftonomics, the economic powerhouse of one of the world’s most successful artists.
Watch: youtu.be/qYKioLCKUHc
Watch: youtu.be/qYKioLCKUHc
Swiftonomics & Taylor Swift’s Successful Business Playbook | CONNECTED Money Talks
With just six Eras Tour performances in Singapore, Taylor Swift managed to boost the nation’s GDP and cause a market-wide shortage of friendship bracelets. This is the effect of Swiftonomics, the…
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
With just six Eras Tour performances in Singapore, Taylor Swift managed to boost the nation’s GDP and cause a market-wide shortage of friendship bracelets. This is the effect of #Swiftonomics, the economic powerhouse of one of the world’s most successful artists.
Watch: youtu.be/qYKioLCKUHc
Watch: youtu.be/qYKioLCKUHc
Most founders get it wrong: scaling a startup is harder than launching one. We speak with Edgar Chiu, cofounder and managing partner of SparkLabs Taiwan and former COO of Gogolook.
Watch: youtu.be/G4zDS-OpRNI
Watch: youtu.be/G4zDS-OpRNI
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Most founders get it wrong: scaling a startup is harder than launching one. We speak with Edgar Chiu, cofounder and managing partner of SparkLabs Taiwan and former COO of Gogolook.
Watch: youtu.be/G4zDS-OpRNI
Watch: youtu.be/G4zDS-OpRNI
Five floors of robotic storage with 80,000 pallets tracked and retrievable 24/7 - a facility of breathtaking scale. We visit Taiwan’s largest smart warehouse, the OMEGA logistics park in Taoyuan.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Five floors of robotic storage with 80,000 pallets tracked and retrievable 24/7 - a facility of breathtaking scale. We visit Taiwan’s largest smart warehouse, the OMEGA logistics park in Taoyuan.
📺 youtu.be/XBecSRWQbUE
📺 youtu.be/XBecSRWQbUE
Half of global fund managers say there is an AI bubble. The sector’s sky-high valuations and speculative fervor echo the dot com bubble. Is a burst inevitable? Asianometry’s Jon breaks it down.
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🎙️ @asianometry.bsky.social
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🎙️ @asianometry.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Half of global fund managers say there is an AI bubble. The sector’s sky-high valuations and speculative fervor echo the dot com bubble. Is a burst inevitable? Asianometry’s Jon breaks it down.
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🎙️ @asianometry.bsky.social
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🎙️ @asianometry.bsky.social
Malaysia and Singapore are rapidly expanding their AI infrastructure, racing to build regional data center hubs and satisfy the industry’s insatiable demand for electric power.
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🎙️ Chong Ja Ian (@chongjaian.bsky.social), Chris Tseng and Evan Ng
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🎙️ Chong Ja Ian (@chongjaian.bsky.social), Chris Tseng and Evan Ng
Malaysia & Singapore’s AI Rise: Data Centers, Chinese Capital & Power | CONNECTED AI & Innovation
Malaysia and Singapore are rapidly expanding their AI infrastructure, racing to build regional data center hubs and satisfy the industry’s insatiable demand for electric power.
We explore the…
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December 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Malaysia and Singapore are rapidly expanding their AI infrastructure, racing to build regional data center hubs and satisfy the industry’s insatiable demand for electric power.
📺 youtu.be/CN1dKZbx6Rw
🎙️ Chong Ja Ian (@chongjaian.bsky.social), Chris Tseng and Evan Ng
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🎙️ Chong Ja Ian (@chongjaian.bsky.social), Chris Tseng and Evan Ng
Pollution and traffic chaos — that was the shocking scene Francine Houben encountered when she first visited Kaohsiung two decades ago. Since then, she has designed the city’s ingenious train station and the world’s largest single-roof performing arts venue.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Pollution and traffic chaos — that was the shocking scene Francine Houben encountered when she first visited Kaohsiung two decades ago. Since then, she has designed the city’s ingenious train station and the world’s largest single-roof performing arts venue.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=oomI...
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=oomI...
Women continue to win over investors in deep-tech fields, demonstrating the strengths that female founders bring to the sector.
Tzu-Hui Yang, director of Garage+, and Revital Shpangental, founder and chair of Anemone Ventures, discuss how investors really judge a pitch.
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Tzu-Hui Yang, director of Garage+, and Revital Shpangental, founder and chair of Anemone Ventures, discuss how investors really judge a pitch.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Women continue to win over investors in deep-tech fields, demonstrating the strengths that female founders bring to the sector.
Tzu-Hui Yang, director of Garage+, and Revital Shpangental, founder and chair of Anemone Ventures, discuss how investors really judge a pitch.
📺 youtu.be/kOH1F7b8AzY
Tzu-Hui Yang, director of Garage+, and Revital Shpangental, founder and chair of Anemone Ventures, discuss how investors really judge a pitch.
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Is Taiwan the next big startup hub in Asia? At Meet Taipei 2025, CONNECTED explores the scene’s latest startup trends and potentials.
🎙️ John Wang, Cofounder and Editor in Chief of Business Next Media
🎙️ Allen John Ku, Operations Director of Startup Island Taiwan
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🎙️ John Wang, Cofounder and Editor in Chief of Business Next Media
🎙️ Allen John Ku, Operations Director of Startup Island Taiwan
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December 8, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Is Taiwan the next big startup hub in Asia? At Meet Taipei 2025, CONNECTED explores the scene’s latest startup trends and potentials.
🎙️ John Wang, Cofounder and Editor in Chief of Business Next Media
🎙️ Allen John Ku, Operations Director of Startup Island Taiwan
📺 youtu.be/v0xqbWhT7f4
🎙️ John Wang, Cofounder and Editor in Chief of Business Next Media
🎙️ Allen John Ku, Operations Director of Startup Island Taiwan
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Digital IDs promise the ultimate convenience. But many are concerned about safety and data privacy, especially in the face of fast-evolving AI fraud tools.
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🎙️ Wayne Chang, founder and CEO of SpruceID
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🎙️ Wayne Chang, founder and CEO of SpruceID
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Digital IDs promise the ultimate convenience. But many are concerned about safety and data privacy, especially in the face of fast-evolving AI fraud tools.
🎧 youtu.be/4XT5M6p0elM
🎙️ Wayne Chang, founder and CEO of SpruceID
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🎙️ Wayne Chang, founder and CEO of SpruceID