You might not recognize the name Hong Fu Industrial Group — but chances are, you’ve worn their products. As the second-largest manufacturer of sports shoes in the world, Hong Fu produces footwear for major brands like Nike and Adidas. Now, with changing global markets, Hong Fu is making a big move into India.
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Mar 27
Anthropic v. The United States
Oil prices are rising, flights are being canceled, and businesses around the world are feeling the pressure. But another major conflict is also affecting business: a legal fight between AI company Anthropic and the US government. In this episode, we look at how this case raises i ... Show More
20m 32s
Mar 14
Hallyu and the K-Beauty Industry
South Korea’s cosmetics industry has become a major global force. In 2024, South Korea ranked as the world’s second-largest exporter of beauty products, ahead of the United States and behind only France. In this episode, we look at how K-beauty has grown alongside the global rise ... Show More
22m 25s
Jan 2025
Chinese Podcast Ep131: Top 3 Trend Words in China for 2024 2024年中国3大流行词
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Join us in this episode of our Chinese teaching podcast, hosted by three uncles, as we uncover the Top 3 Trending Phrases in China for 2024!
From the buzzword "workplace vibe" (班味) to the ever-popular "sense of ease" (松弛感), and one surprising trend you’ll never guess — we’ll ... Show More
35m 31s
Jun 2025
Kishore Biyani - Big Bazaar Failure, Zepto, D-Mart & China's Strategy | Indian Business Podcast
In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, Kishore Biyani dives deep into the untold truths of building for India. He breaks down the concept of India 1, 2, and 3, and explains why most startups fail to connect with Bharat. From the rise and fall of Big Bazaar to why Zepto s ... Show More
2h 3m
Jan 2023
WeChat: China’s Operating System - [Business Breakdowns, EP. 93]
Today, we’re breaking down one of the most important apps in the world, WeChat. WeChat is the default operating system for life and business in China. Founded inside of Tencent in 2011, it is the original super app and its 1.3 billion monthly active users can order food, message ... Show More
52m 22s
Oct 2024
China’s Market Resurgence, India’s Loss?
With Chinese equities being among the cheapest globally, they have sparked renewed interest from value investors. The bull run seems to have had a negative impact on Indian markets. But with past rallies fizzling out, will this time be different? Host Nishanth Vasudevan talks to ... Show More
16m 49s
Sep 2025
Headwinds in Europe, tailwinds in big tech – and momentum building in Asia
European markets have recently underperformed compared to their US counterparts, with German automakers weighing heavily on broader indices yesterday. Meanwhile, US technology stocks continue to power ahead, buoyed by another significant development in the AI space—the announceme ... Show More
14m 50s