Empires - An Asian Business Podcast | Podcast Transcripts & Episodes

Grameen Bank (BD) I Beyond Banking I 5/5

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple changed how we use technology. Grameen changed how the poor use money.From one man’s frustration in famine-stricken Bangladesh to a global rev...

Grameen Bank (BD) I Growth Before The Storm I 4/5

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple changed how we use technology. Grameen changed how the poor use money.From one man’s frustration in famine-stricken Bangladesh to a global rev...

Grameen Bank (BD) I Business is war I 3/5

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple changed how we use technology. Grameen changed how the poor use money.From one man’s frustration in famine-stricken Bangladesh to a global rev...

Grameen Bank (BD) I Promise To The Poor I 2/5

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple changed how we use technology. Grameen changed how the poor use money.From one man’s frustration in famine-stricken Bangladesh to a global rev...

Grameen Bank (BD) I The First Deposit I 1/5

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple changed how we use technology. Grameen changed how the poor use money.From one man’s frustration in famine-stricken Bangladesh to a global rev...

Huawei (CN) I Final Connection I 5/5

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Huawei (CN) I Honour and Glory I 4/5

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense.-Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Sup...

Huawei (CN) I Eyes of The State I 3/5

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense.-Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Sup...

Huawei (CN) I Cost of Speed I 2/5

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense.-Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Sup...

Huawei (CN) I Master Switch I 1/5

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our series is proudly sponsored by AlphaSense.-Access expert analyst reports, perfectly summarised by Gen-AI with precision and no hallucinations. Sup...

The Kuok Group (MY) I Shangri-La I 5/5

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Kuok Group feeds cities, builds skylines, and reshapes borders. From sugar to shipping, hotels to high finance, it powers modern Asia in ways few...

The Kuok Group (MY) I The Sugar King I 4/5

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Kuok Group feeds cities, builds skylines, and reshapes borders. From sugar to shipping, hotels to high finance, it powers modern Asia in ways few...

The Kuok Group (MY) I Sugar Crash I 3/5

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Kuok Group feeds cities, builds skylines, and reshapes borders. From sugar to shipping, hotels to high finance, it powers modern Asia in ways few...

The Kuok Group (MY) I Sugar Rush I 2/5

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Kuok Group feeds cities, builds skylines, and reshapes borders. From sugar to shipping, hotels to high finance, it powers modern Asia in ways few...

The Kuok Group (MY) I Foundations I 1/5

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Kuok Group feeds cities, builds skylines, and reshapes borders. From sugar to shipping, hotels to high finance, it powers modern Asia in ways few...

Softbank (JP) I What's Next? I (By AlphaSense)

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SoftBank’s Vision Fund made history with its $100 billion war chest, backing game changing companies from Uber to TikTok. But Masa’s ambition does...

Softbank (JP) I Warchest I 5/5

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SoftBank has backed some of the most game-changing startups of our time — Uber, Grab, TikTok — companies that reshaped how we move, eat, and conne...

Softbank (JP) I Widening The Net I 4/5

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SoftBank has backed some of the most game-changing startups of our time — Uber, Grab, TikTok — companies that reshaped how we move, eat, and conne...

Softbank (JP) I Every Piece of Them I 3/5

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SoftBank has backed some of the most game-changing startups of our time — Uber, Grab, TikTok — companies that reshaped how we move, eat, and conne...

Softbank (JP) I The SoftBank Miracle I 2/5

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SoftBank has backed some of the most game-changing startups of our time — Uber, Grab, TikTok — companies that reshaped how we move, eat, and conne...

Introducing Empires - An Asian Business Podcast

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From 1UpMedia, Empires is an immersive storytelling that dives deep into the history of the most successful businesses in Asia.Every Monday, you'l...

Softbank (JP) I Impress, Charm and Deceive I 1/5

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SoftBank has backed some of the most game-changing startups of our time — Uber, Grab, TikTok — companies that reshaped how we move, eat, and conne...

STAR (IN) I Darkest Skies, Brightest Stars I 5/5

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAR TV has 800 million monthly viewers in India, but it was never meant to.When media tycoon Richard Li launched the STAR TV network in 1991, his eye...

STAR (IN) I Black Hole I 4/5

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAR TV has 800 million monthly viewers in India, but it was never meant to.When media tycoon Richard Li launched the STAR TV network in 1991, his eye...

STAR (IN) I Who Wants To Be a Deca-millionaire I 3/5

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAR TV has 800 million monthly viewers in India, but it was never meant to.When media tycoon Richard Li launched the STAR TV network in 1991, his eye...

STAR (IN) I The Star That Burned Too Bright I 2/5

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAR TV has 800 million monthly viewers in India, but it was never meant to.When media tycoon Richard Li launched the STAR TV network in 1991, his eye...

STAR (IN) I The Beginning of the End I 1/5

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAR TV has 800 million monthly viewers in India, but it was never meant to.When media tycoon Richard Li launched the STAR TV network in 1991, his eye...

Bytedance (CN) I Gold Rush I 5/5

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tiktok's parent company Bytedance, is the world's most valuable Startup.With an ecosystem spanning short-form video, news aggregation, and art...

Bytedance (CN) I Sayonara, & Ni Hao I 4/5

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tiktok's parent company Bytedance, is the world's most valuable Startup.With an ecosystem spanning short-form video, news aggregation, and art...

Bytedance (CN) I Earthquake & Shockwave I 3/5

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tiktok's parent company Bytedance, is the world's most valuable Startup.With an ecosystem spanning short-form video, news aggregation, and art...

Bytedance (CN) I Today's Headlines I 2/5

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tiktok's parent company Bytedance, is the world's most valuable Startup.With an ecosystem spanning short-form video, news aggregation, and art...

Bytedance (CN) I Clickbait & Addiction I 1/5

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tiktok's parent company Bytedance, is the world's most valuable Startup.With an ecosystem spanning short-form video, news aggregation, and art...

Lippo Group (ID) I Real Estate and Healthcare I 5/5

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Empires will be taking a short break, but we’ll be back in 2025 with even more exciting stories. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to shar...

Lippo Group (ID) I Lippo The Group I 4/5

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From a local Indonesian business, the Lippo Group has evolved into one of Southeast Asia's most influential conglomerates. With ventures spanning acr...

Lippo Group (ID) I The Benefactor I 3/5

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From a local Indonesian business, the Lippo Group has evolved into one of Southeast Asia's most influential conglomerates. With ventures spanning acr...

Lippo Group (ID) | Building Banks | 2/5

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From a local Indonesian business, the Lippo Group has evolved into one of Southeast Asia's most influential conglomerates. With ventures spanning acro...

Lippo Group (ID) | Bikes and Ships | 1/5

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From a local Indonesian business, the Lippo Group has evolved into one of Southeast Asia's most influential conglomerates. With ventures spanning acr...

Uniqlo (JP) | Beyond Styles | 5/5

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giant...

Uniqlo (JP) | Tennozan | 4/5

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giant...

Uniqlo (JP) | The Golden Fleece | 3/5

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giant...

Uniqlo (JP) | Building the Argo | 2/5

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giant...

Uniqlo (JP) | Path of Righteousness | 1/5

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giant...

Jollibee (PH) | A Total Eclipse | 5/5

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠⁠! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a ...

Jollibee (PH) | Becoming Bakunawa | 4/5

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠⁠! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a ...

Jollibee (PH) | Swarming the Clown | 3/5

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠⁠! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a ...

Jollibee (PH) | Becoming the Hive | 2/5

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠⁠! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a ...

Jollibee (PH) | Cold Start and Hot Finish | 1/5

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠! Jollibee is the McDonald's of the Philippines. Yet, it commands a vast p...

Titan (IN) | A New Edge | 5/5

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that con...

Titan (IN) | The Golden Bird | 4/5

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that con...

Titan (IN) | With Location, Everything Changes | 3/5

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠⁠! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country th...

Titan (IN) | Beyond Time | 2/5

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to listen all episodes now? Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that consumes ...

Titan (IN) | About Time | 1/5

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to listen all episodes now? ⁠Subscribe to binge for SGD 2.99⁠! Titan is the largest jewellery and watch company in India, a country that con...

Vingroup (VN) | The Elon Musk of Vietnam | 5/5

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the n...

Vingroup (VN) | System Reboot | 4/5

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the n...

Vingroup (VN) | A Good Land Attracts Good Birds | 3/5

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the n...

Vingroup (VN) | Pearl in the Bay | 2/5

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the n...

Vingroup (VN) | My Name is Prosperity | 1/5

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pham Nhat Vuong is often called the Elon Musk of Vietnam. Vuong founded Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, contributing nearly 2% to the n...

GOTO | Go Far, Go Together (ID) | 5/5

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokope...

GOTO | My Nakama (ID) | 4/5

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokope...

GOTO | Go Ojek (ID) | 3/5

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokope...

GOTO | Three Proposals (ID) | 2/5

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokope...

GOTO | We Are Not Afraid (ID) | 1/5

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

GOTO, an Indonesian tech titan, drives more than 2% of the nation's GDP. Born from the union of Gojek, Indonesia's answer to Uber, and Tokope...

Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Tom Yam Kung Crisis (TH) | 5/5

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed foo...

Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | China is in our Name (TH) | 4/5

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed foo...

Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Kitchen of the World (TH) | 3/5

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed foo...

Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Return to Roots (TH) | 2/5

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed foo...

Charoen Pokphand (C.P.) | Money on Trees (TH) | 1/5

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charoen Pokphand, or C.P., is renowned as the "Kitchen of the World." It is estimated that half the world's population has consumed foo...

Studio Ghibli | Hatred and Cursed (JP) | 5/5

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its come to hold its own. Not always regarded as an empire ...

Studio Ghibli | Before Spirited (JP) | 4/5

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠ Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pi...

Studio Ghibli | Sea of Decay (JP) | 3/5

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠ Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of...

Studio Ghibli | A Wizard's Call (JP) | 2/5

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey ⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠ Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan...

Studio Ghibli (JP) | Winds of Change | 1/5

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey ⁠⁠link⁠ Studio Ghibli is an unmistakable animation powerhouse - initially dub the Pixar of Japan, its ...

Grab (MY/SG) | Uber vs Grab, Street Hails and Street Fight | 4/5

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let us get to know you - 1 minute survey ⁠link⁠ Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly be...

Grab (MY/SG) | Running Till Empty | 3/5

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let us get to know you! (1 minute survey link) Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becomin...

Grab (MY/SG) | Up for Grabs | 2/5

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a signific...

Grab (MY/SG) | Taking the Wheel | 1/5

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grab is often referred to as the "Uber of Southeast Asia." However, it's quickly becoming a super app on which one can manage a signific...

VNG (VN) | Kill the Messenger | 4

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

VNG, often referred to as the "⁠⁠⁠Tencent of Vietnam⁠⁠⁠," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns. Mirroring Tencent,...

VNG (VN) | War of the Words | 3

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

VNG, often referred to as the "⁠⁠Tencent of Vietnam⁠⁠," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns. Mirroring Tencent, a sig...

VNG (VN) | An Amazing Brand | 2

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

VNG, often referred to as the "⁠Tencent of Vietnam⁠," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns. Mirroring Tencent, a significa...

VNG (VN) | A King's Bet | 1

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

VNG, often referred to as the "Tencent of Vietnam," is one of Southeast Asia's pioneering unicorns.Mirroring Tencent, a significant 70% ...

Alibaba (CN) | Dragon in the Ocean | 5

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total re...

Alibaba (CN) | Crocodile in the Yangtze River | 4

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total re...

Alibaba (CN) | Shark in the Ocean | 3

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total re...

Alibaba (CN) | Hidden Treasures | 2

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total re...

Alibaba (CN) | Open Sesame | 1

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alibaba is the Amazon of China, who's annual active user base is equivalent to the entire population of India. Alibaba, draws 70% of its total re...