UOB: ASEAN Conversations

UOB FinLab is redefining support for women entrepreneurs in ASEAN through its Digitalisation Innovation Programme: Womenpreneur or DIP. With a follow-up masterclass, the bank is dedicated to ensuring long-term success for women-led businesses. In this episode of ASEAN Conversations, we learn more about the program, some inspiring stories and its next steps with Shannon Lung, Head, UOB FinLab Presented by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of UOB ASEAN Conversations, Dean Tong, Head of Group Human Resources at UOB, shares why and how UOB is leading the way in job transformation and upskilling its employees. Don't miss this engaging conversation on shaping the future of work!   Presented by Ryan Huang.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of UOB ASEAN Conversations, Jimmy Koh, Head of Network Partnerships and Strategic Marketing, FDIA, UOB, shares from his own experiences on how can businesses make the right connections to maximize their success expanding overseas.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of UOB ASEAN Conversations, Tan Min Yeow, Head of Singapore Cards and Payments, UOB, sheds light on how ASEAN consumers are shaping their preferences for travel and lifestyle for this year end period, and how UOB has tailored its strategies to stay relevant.    Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of UOB ASEAN Conversations, Frederick Chin, Head of Group Wholesale Banking and Markets, UOB, discusses the role of UOB as a connector and catalyst for companies targeting growth in ASEAN. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of UOB ASEAN Conversations, Ian Wong, Managing Director, Group International Management, UOB, discusses how businesses across the ASEAN region can drive innovation and sustainability through investing in human capital, as new challenges emerge post-pandemic.   Presented by Ryan Huang. Podcast edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of UOB ASEAN Conversations, we turn our attention to the findings of the UOB Business Outlook Study 2023, a comprehensive survey that engaged with over 4,000 businesses across Asia. The study unveiled a staggering statistic: an overwhelming 83% of businesses are eagerly seeking to venture into foreign markets as a means to propel their revenue and profit growth. However, this exciting prospect comes with its fair share of challenges. To unravel these challenges and gain valuable insights, Eric Lian, Head of Group Commercial Banking at UOB sheds light on the obstacles faced by businesses and shares how UOB is poised to support their expansion plans effectively.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESG has become an increasingly popular approach to investing in recent years. In our special episode on sustainability brought to you by UOB ASEAN Conversation, Lyn Lee Foo and Ryan Huang speak with Adrian Ow, Head of Business Enablers & ESG Solutions, UOB, on the growing importance of ESG investing for both businesses and individuals, the benefits it can offer to both investors and society, and how investors can navigate the ESG landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we enter the year-end travel season, ASEAN is seeing a resurgence in travel as borders are reopening and the region continues its recovery from Covid-19. At the same time, customers are becoming more digitally savvy and are expecting their digital journeys to be seamless, simple, and integrated, allowing them to perform transactions of different natures, such as banking and lifestyle within a single platform. We speak to Jacquelyn Tan, Head, Group Personal Financial Services, UOB who shares more on how the bank plans to support its customers in their travelling ambitions to fuel the region’s recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UOB is a name that needs no further introduction. And now the bank has set sights on being number one in cross-border trade needs in ASEAN.  UOB is planning to do so by investing about S$500 million to build regional platforms for cash management, supply chain management, and payments, as it aims to be number one on this specific front.  We speak to Mr Frederick Chin, Head of Group Wholesale Banking and Markets, UOB  who shares more on UOB’s plans to be number one in cross-border trade needs in ASEAN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.