Banyan Tree’s Founder Ho Kwon Ping on What’s Wrong with REITs, Corporate America & Mediocrity |

Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Group, and certified “bad-ass grandpa”, returns to YLB for a critical discussion on the challenges facing businesses and society today. In this episode, we talk about the hypocrisy of Corporate America, how REITs are hurting Singapore, and the rising culture of mediocrity that threatens Singapore’s future. A thought-provoking conversation for anyone interested in leadership, economics, and the future of work.

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(00:00) On this episode...
(00:48) Folklory
(01:51) Intro
(06:53) Impact of Global Events on Business
(09:11) Mandai Hotel and Eco Resort
(12:05) Climate Change Adaptation
(14:40) Corporate Values and Governance
(23:39) Hypocrisy in Corporate Sustainability
(29:42) Introduction to American Corporations
(30:07) Chinese vs. American Economy
(33:18) Pax Americana
(36:06) Global Superpower Dynamics
(44:48) ASEAN and South China Sea
(49:01) Corporate Responsibility and Diversity
(01:02:32) Singapore GLC and Global Expansion
(01:04:17) Singapore's F&B and REIT Management
(01:11:50) Multiculturalism and Foreign Attractiveness
(01:15:38) Government and Youth Perspectives in Singapore
(01:22:24) Mediocrity Threat to Singapore's Global Status
(01:29:24) Innovation and Future Prospects
(01:32:33) Singapore's Current Strengths
(01:32:52) Encouraging Passion and Self-Agency
(01:37:50) One Shiok Thing

KP’s Reference Links
Behind The Banyan by Ho Kwon Ping https://epigrambookshop.sg/products/b...
SINGLE'S INFERNO SEASON 4 | Official Trailer | Netflix    • SINGLE'S INFERNO SEASON 4 | Official Trail...  

One Shiok Thing
Terence: Like Water For Chocolate | Official Trailer | Max |    • Like Water For Chocolate | Official Traile...  
Haresh: Staj | https://www.gostaj.com/
Ho Kwon Ping: Who is Sutichai Yoon, the journalist playing a monk in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3? | https://www.lifestyleasia.com/sg/ente...

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