In Episode #24 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with journalist Will Doig about China's Belt and Road Initiative, railway diplomacy and infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia. The Belt and Road Initiative is an ambitious endeavor to make China a primary center of global economic activity through a network of infrastructure, industrial zones, supply chains and sea and land trading routes encompassing more than 60 countries. Doig is the author of the excellent new book "High...
Aug 10, 2021•16 min
THE BRONX, NEW YORK -- In Episode #23 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Brian Boom, Vice President for Conservation Strategy of the New York Botanical Garden, about the history of the garden, conservation, creating a living museum and the value of long-term strategic plans. While many organizations are managed with a particular focus on the next calendar quarter's results, the time frame for planning at the New York Botanical Garden is a bit different. "The next quart...
Aug 10, 2021•13 min
THE BRONX, NEW YORK -- In Episode #23 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Brian Boom, Vice President for Conservation Strategy of the New York Botanical Garden, about the history of the garden, conservation, creating a living museum and the value of long-term strategic plans. While many organizations are managed with a particular focus on the next calendar quarter's results, the time frame for planning at the New York Botanical Garden is a bit different. "The next quart...
Aug 10, 2021•13 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #22 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Angelita Teo, the Director of the National Museum of Singapore, about the role of a national museum. The National Museum holds a special place in the life and development of Singapore. Through its exhibitions and programming, the National Museum tells visitors the fascinating story of Singapore's history and how Singapore has developed as a country. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to ad...
Aug 10, 2021•15 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #22 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Angelita Teo, the Director of the National Museum of Singapore, about the role of a national museum. The National Museum holds a special place in the life and development of Singapore. Through its exhibitions and programming, the National Museum tells visitors the fascinating story of Singapore's history and how Singapore has developed as a country. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to ad...
Aug 10, 2021•11 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #21 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, about Singapore's economy. Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for identifying emerging growth areas and managing its economy well. In a wide-ranging interview, Chng discusses advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, startup culture and how Singapore is preparing its workforce for new opportunities emerging out of digital disru...
Jul 31, 2021•11 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #21 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, about Singapore's economy. Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for identifying emerging growth areas and managing its economy well. In a wide-ranging interview, Chng discusses advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, startup culture and how Singapore is preparing its workforce for new opportunities emerging out of digital disru...
Jul 31, 2021•12 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #21 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, about Singapore's economy. Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for identifying emerging growth areas and managing its economy well. In a wide-ranging interview, Chng discusses advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, startup culture and how Singapore is preparing its workforce for new opportunities emerging out of digital disru...
Jul 31, 2021•12 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #20 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kenny Chan, Store Director of the Kinokuniya bookstore chain in Singapore, about books, Singaporean authors and the literary scene in Singapore. Chan is a champion of books and reading and a close observer of how books reflect contemporary culture in Singapore. He also has some very interesting insights into leaders, leadership and public service in Singapore. "With Mr. Lee [Lee Kuan Yew], my main lesson was no...
Jul 31, 2021•14 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #20 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kenny Chan, Store Director of the Kinokuniya bookstore chain in Singapore, about books, Singaporean authors and the literary scene in Singapore. Chan is a champion of books and reading and a close observer of how books reflect contemporary culture in Singapore. He also has some very interesting insights into leaders, leadership and public service in Singapore. "With Mr. Lee [Lee Kuan Yew], my main lesson was no...
Jul 31, 2021•15 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #20 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kenny Chan, Store Director of the Kinokuniya bookstore chain in Singapore, about books, Singaporean authors and the literary scene in Singapore. Chan is a champion of books and reading and a close observer of how books reflect contemporary culture in Singapore. He also has some very interesting insights into leaders, leadership and public service in Singapore. "With Mr. Lee [Lee Kuan Yew], my main lesson was no...
Jul 31, 2021•15 min
XIAMEN, CHINA -- In Episode #19 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about the city of Xiamen and what its development represents about the future of China. "We hear a lot about what is going on in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, but much less about cities like Xiamen," he observes. "Where cities like Xiamen are today says a lot about where China is going tomorrow." To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcas...
Jul 30, 2021•8 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #18 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Nura Bte. Abdul Karim, Deputy Director of Research and Conservation of Singapore's Botanic Gardens, about the history of the gardens, how the gardens came to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and how the gardens help promote Singapore's greater image. Dr. Nura describes how gardens not only provide a pleasant place for research, education and recreation, but also play an important role in helping c...
Jul 30, 2021•7 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #18 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Nura Bte. Abdul Karim, Deputy Director of Research and Conservation of Singapore's Botanic Gardens, about the history of the gardens, how the gardens came to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and how the gardens help promote Singapore's greater image. Dr. Nura describes how gardens not only provide a pleasant place for research, education and recreation, but also play an important role in helping c...
Jul 30, 2021•11 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #17 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kennie Ting, the Director of Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum, about how to build a museum. Singapore has made significant strides in recent years to encourage the development of museums and other cultural assets through a combination of government policy and government and private sector support. The results of these policy initiatives are impressive. Ting also discusses how he and his colleagues are app...
Jul 30, 2021•10 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #17 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kennie Ting, the Director of Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum, about how to build a museum. Singapore has made significant strides in recent years to encourage the development of museums and other cultural assets through a combination of government policy and government and private sector support. The results of these policy initiatives are impressive. Ting also discusses how he and his colleagues are app...
Jul 30, 2021•9 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #16 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with legendary investor and world traveler Jim Rogers about investing in China, the future of North Korea, the quality of life in Singapore and philanthropy. Rogers describes several areas of investment he likes in China, including environmental cleanup, health care, tourism and agriculture. "I am bullish on agriculture everywhere, but especially in China," he says. Rogers is the author of several fascinating books,...
Jul 30, 2021•8 min
SINGAPORE -- In Episode #16 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with legendary investor and world traveler Jim Rogers about investing in China, the future of North Korea, the quality of life in Singapore and philanthropy. Rogers describes several areas of investment he likes in China, including environmental cleanup, health care, tourism and agriculture. "I am bullish on agriculture everywhere, but especially in China," he says. Rogers is the author of several fascinating books,...
Jul 30, 2021•11 min
SEWARD, NEBRASKA -- In Episode #15 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jerry Meyer, Executive Director of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, about how to build a new museum. The museum is an excellent case study about developing a small new museum. Fraser also discusses opportunities in new museum building today. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcast was originally published at ...
Jul 29, 2021•5 min
SEWARD, NEBRASKA -- In Episode #15 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jerry Meyer, Executive Director of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, about how to build a new museum. The museum is an excellent case study about developing a small new museum. Fraser also discusses opportunities in new museum building today. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcast was originally published at ...
Jul 29, 2021•12 min
SEWARD, NEBRASKA -- In Episode #15 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jerry Meyer, Executive Director of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, about how to build a new museum. The museum is an excellent case study about developing a small new museum. Fraser also discusses opportunities in new museum building today. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcast was originally published at ...
Jul 29, 2021•10 min
In Episode #14 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser discusses the rapidly growing movie industry in China and presents his podcast's first ever movie review ... of the U.S.-China co-production of The Great Wall, starring Matt Damon. The film vividly illustrates how global much of pop culture has become. "Video gamers in Chicago and Chengdu are going to love The Great Wall!" To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podc...
Jul 29, 2021•7 min
In Episode #13 of this podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about the evolving business strategies of Yum! Brands and McDonald's in China. He also discusses how China's rapidly evolving fast food market illustrates larger, more fundamental insights about doing business in China today. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on January 31, 2017. The information provid...
Jul 29, 2021•7 min
In Episode #12 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about the phenomenal growth of the Chinese app WeChat and what this illustrates about the state of mobile commerce and innovation in China. "The flow of mobile commerce ideas and innovation between China and the rest of the world is increasingly a two-way street," he observes. "If you are interested in the state of innovation in China, let me suggest you take a close look at WeChat." To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to ad...
Jul 29, 2021•6 min
SHENZHEN, CHINA -- In Episode #11 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser discusses several noteworthy things being done in China to encourage reading and book culture. "In a country where everyone seems to be an avid smartphone user, I find it inspiring to see that people in Shenzhen ... and in other cities in China ... are doing a variety of things to encourage people of all ages to read traditional, physical books," he says. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episode...
Jul 29, 2021•6 min
BEIJING -- In Episode #10 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Arthur Kroeber, Founding Partner and Head of Research at Gavekal Dragonomics, about China's economy and opportunities China's transition to a more service-orientated economy will create. Kroeber is the author of the excellent book "China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know." Kroeber's book provides an excellent overview of China's economy for business leaders, policymakers and others wanting to understand wher...
Jul 29, 2021•14 min
BEIJING -- In Episode #10 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Arthur Kroeber, Founding Partner and Head of Research at Gavekal Dragonomics, about China's economy and opportunities China's transition to a more service-orientated economy will create. Kroeber is the author of the excellent book "China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know." Kroeber's book provides an excellent overview of China's economy for business leaders, policymakers and others wanting to understand wher...
Jul 29, 2021•9 min
In Episode #9 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about a few of the key legal issues leaders in London and Brussels are considering now that voters in the United Kingdom have voted to leave the European Union. "We are watching history unfold," he says. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on July 14, 2016. The information provided in this podcast does not...
Jul 27, 2021•7 min
In Episode #8 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser shares a few thoughts about the evolution of Warren Buffett's investment style and a recent investment in Apple. This story is an example of "how successful people and successful organizations can continue to learn and grow and evolve over long periods of time," he says. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to additional episodes, please go to www.tlfraser.com/podcasts. This podcast was originally published at www.tlfraser.com on Ju...
Jul 27, 2021•8 min
OMAHA -- In Episode #7 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser shares a few thoughts about the wisdom of Warren Buffett and Charles Munger and what he learned at the recent Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. "Like a number of the people there, I have been attending the annual meeting for years," he says. "What keeps me coming back? I always learn something new and valuable." At this year's annual meeting, Buffett and Munger offer special insight into how they buy businesses. To learn more about the Tom Fr...
Jul 27, 2021•6 min
