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Washington Sycip [Philippines, Founder Of Sgv Group], Washington Sycip
Washington Sycip [Philippines, Founder Of Sgv Group], Washington Sycip
Digital Narratives of Asia
Washington SyCip is the founder of SGV Group, a premier audit firm in the Philippines. He shares with DNA how he built up the firm despite tremendous odds, and what drives him to do good as a business leader.
Mochtar Riady [Indonesia, Banker], Mochtar Riady
Mochtar Riady [Indonesia, Banker], Mochtar Riady
Digital Narratives of Asia
Founder and Chairman of Lippo Group, Mochtar Riady gained the moniker "Magic Man of Banking" because of his ability to turn around and grow several of Indonesia's private banks, the most notable being Bank Central Asia (BCA). But his 15 years in BCA wasn't all smooth sailing. He speaks to DNA about his challenges in BCA, which saw him dealing with sensitive relationships with the Suharto government, as well as the firing of his own son for Forex speculation.
Michael Wong Pakshong [Singapore, Managing Director Of Mas], Michael Wong Pakshong
Michael Wong Pakshong [Singapore, Managing Director Of Mas], Michael Wong Pakshong
Digital Narratives of Asia
Michael Wong Pakshong was the first Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. He shares with DNA the challenges of building up a new institution in a newly independent country, as well as the obstacles he faced when the government's vision for MAS changed.
Ciputra Tjipoetra [Indonesia, Chairman Of Ciputra Business Group], Ciputra Tjipoetra
Ciputra Tjipoetra [Indonesia, Chairman Of Ciputra Business Group], Ciputra Tjipoetra
Digital Narratives of Asia
Ciputra is the Founder and Chairman of Ciputra Business Group, an Indonesian property conglomerate. He tells DNA how he worked and navigated his way through Indonesia's political and business scene to build his business empire and shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship and leadership.
Timothy Ong [Brunei, Chairman Of Asia Inc Forum], Timothy Ong
Timothy Ong [Brunei, Chairman Of Asia Inc Forum], Timothy Ong
Digital Narratives of Asia
Timothy Ong is Chairman of Asia Inc Forum, a regional platform for policy and business dialogue which he set up after the failure of his magazine Asia Inc. Mr Ong talks openly to DNA about the Asia Inc episode and how he learned from those mistakes to build a stronger, better company. He also shares his impressions of leaders he has met through his work at Asia Inc Forum.