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• 256 - Dr. Henry Huiyao Wang王辉耀, President: BRICS Series, Center for China & Globalisation (CCG) - The Thucydides Trap

  Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title:🇨🇳The Thucydides Trap🇨🇳An insightful and timely episode for the #HTBRICSSeries on Heads Talk exploring the realities and the risks of The Thucydides Trap: the historical pattern where a rising power threatens to displace an established one, often resulting in conflict.Dr Henry Huiyao Wang, Founder and President of the Centre for China and Globalisation (CCG), is a leading academic in the fields of geopolitics, global governance, and international trade. His previous roles include serving as a Counsellor to China’s State Council, Vice Chairman of the China Association for International Economic Cooperation, and Director at the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs.In this episode, Dr Wang brings a measured and strategic perspective on how the United States and China might avoid escalation and manage their complex relationship through diplomacy rather than confrontation.He provides a sharp, nuanced analysis of global diplomacy in an increasingly multipolar world, looking into China's unique approach to international engagement, the rationale behind the expansion of BRICS+, and why reforming global governance is now a critical imperative.Together, we move past familiar headlines to explore the underlying logic of China's development strategy, foreign policy goals, and use of soft power. Dr Wang also shares his perspective on democracy’s evolution, arguing for a broader, more adaptive understanding in light of technological progress and diverse governance models.We touch on key themes such as globalisation, securitisation, and China's partnerships across the Global South. All framed through the lens of strategic cooperation rather than ideological rivalry. This episode is a rare glimpse into China's thinking, offering a #FlyOnTheBoardroomWall view of its diplomatic philosophy and long-term global outlook.Topics Covered◽️ BRICS+ expansion as a tool of multilateral rebalancing◽️ ASEAN economic integration and China's strategic participation◽️ Soft power as a geopolitical lever in great power dynamics◽️ Visa Liberalisation as a Diplomatic Signal and Economic Driver◽️ Evolving calculus of China US strategic rivalry◽️ China's deepening ties with the Global South◽️ Transition from Export-led Growth to Tech-driven Development◽️ Infrastructure diplomacy through Belt and Road and beyond◽️ Africa: Focal point for China’s soft power deployment◽️ Reframing foreign aid without political conditions◽️ Future of democracy in a post-Westphalian context◽️ China's vision for a more inclusive and multipolar global orderABOUT THE HOSTCollaboration w/t◽️CGTN - China Global Television Network Publications by Dr Wang 1. Springer  2. .Routledge #AFSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]

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• 255 - Hang Yu, CEO: BRICS Series, RSI - Vietnam’s Bamboo Diplomacy & 20 Year Plan for High Income Status

  Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title:🇻🇳Vietnam’s Bamboo Diplomacy & 20 Year Plan for High Income Status🇻🇳Another insightful and timely episode of Heads Talk as part of the BRICS & Geopolitics series (#HTBRICSSeries).In a significant development, Brazil, Chair of BRICS 2025, officially announced on June 13 that Vietnam has been named one of 10 BRICS partner countries. This new partnership format expands engagement with key emerging economies without granting full membership status.Vietnam joins a select group of BRICS partners: Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan. The move shows growing recognition of Vietnam’s importance in global supply chains, its emerging tech ecosystem, and its geopolitical balancing efforts.The episode features Hang Vu, CEO of RSI Consulting Asia, a strategic advisory firm that guides global investors and local enterprises through Vietnam’s complex and fast-evolving market landscape.Hang previously held Senior Executive positions at Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerates, where she led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across high-growth sectors including technology, retail, real estate, and healthcare.Now, through RSI, Hang works at the intersection of policy, innovation, and strategy, advising firms on navigating regulatory reform, geopolitical risk, and digital transformation. All within the context of Vietnam’s Vision 2045, which aims to achieve high-income, developed nation status.Topics Covered◽️ Strategic Implications of Vietnam’s BRICS Partnership◽️ Vietnam’s Role in the Multipolar Global Order◽️ Innovation Hubs and State-Backed Tech Acceleration◽️ Digital Infrastructure and AI Adoption in Vietnam◽️ Navigating Regulatory Reform and SOE Transformation◽️ Industrial Policy and Vietnam’s Climb Up the Value Chain◽️ Vision 2045: Strategic Sectors and National Development Goals◽️ Market Access and Risk Mitigation for Foreign Investors◽️ Bamboo Diplomacy: Vietnam’s Non-Aligned Strategy in Practice◽️ Advisory at the Intersection of Policy, Capital, and TechnologySo download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Mocha Chai Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋Episode Sponsored by◽️Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖'𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟ABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTBRICSSeries #HeadsTalkPodcastSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]

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• 254 - Paul Donovan, Group Chief Economist: BRICS Series, UBS - Economists, Tell A Better Story

  Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title:🇬🇧Economists, Tell A Better Story🇬🇧We kickstart the new series on Heads Talk with the formidable Paul Donovan, Group Chief Economist at UBS.I’ve had Paul on my radar for several years, and I was thrilled when he agreed to join the show to discuss all things Economics and Geopolitics. This is the BRICS & Geopolitics series, #HTBRICSSeries, where we explore global developments around money, trade, politics, conflict, and everything in between.This episode was packed with great insight. A strong opening for the series! I highly recommend following Paul’s blog Economics Without Jargon. I’ve been a subscriber for a while now, and his sharp, early-morning commentary is a must-read (or you can listen to the audio). At Heads Talk, we aim to provide balanced discussions. While many guests will speak on the rise of the BRICS alliance, Paul challenges this narrative. He argues BRICS is not a proven concept but more akin to the G20. Perhaps a talking shop, rather than a coordinated economic force. A fascinating take and typical of his candid nature. That is exactly why I’ve wanted to have him on the show for quite some time.Topics Covered◽️Shifting Balance of Global Power◽️Dollar Dominance and Challenges from Emerging Blocs◽️Economic Nationalism and the Return of Prejudice Politics◽️Post-Bretton Woods System and the Search for Stability◽️Reserve Currency Changes and the Rise of Localisation◽️Supply Chain Restructuring and Strategic Realignments◽️Export-Led Growth Models and Their Viability Today◽️Interpreting Geopolitical Signals Through an Economist’s Lens◽️Decoding Policy Noise and Its Economic Consequences◽️Making Economics UnderstandableSo download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Mocha Chai Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋Episode Sponsored by◽️Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖'𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟ABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTBRICSSeries #HeadsTalkPodcastSubscribe to Pauls' Economist: Without The Jargon hereSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]

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• 253 - Scarlett Sieber, CSGO: Fintech Series, Money20/20 - We Will Always Be About Money!

  Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title:🇺🇸We Will Aways Be About Money!🇺🇸We conclude the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series on Heads Talk with Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20 - arguably the most influential global event in fintech, payments, banking, and financial services. With Money20/20 Europe kicking off tomorrow in Amsterdam, the financial world’s attention is focused there, and in this episode, we dive into the theme for 2025 and how it's interpreted across the three global events.Scarlett shares her perspective on the core topics shaping this year’s agenda, from embedded finance to evolving industry dynamics. As a lot of the major tech players increasingly are present, we explore whether Money20/20 is shifting toward a more technology-centric identity or staying rooted in its financial DNA. Scarlett brings clarity, depth, and strategic insight into what’s next for the industry and the event that defines its future.Topics Covered:◽️2025 Theme◽️Scarlett's insights on the Hot Topics in the Sector◽️Big Tech Influence on the ShowSo download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Mocha Chai Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋Episode Sponsored by◽️Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖'𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟In Partnership with◽️Money 2020 Europe - Heads Talk Discount code HDT200 ABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTFintechSeries #HeadsTalkPodcastSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]

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• 252 - Juliette W Samson, CIO, BM: Fintech Series, Nasdaq - Importance of Data Driven Decisions

  Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title:🇺🇸Importance of Data Driven Decisions🇺🇸Today for the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series we have a seasoned Fortune 50 Executive. Juliette W Samson is a technology & business influencer and is on Nasdaq’s Center of Board Excellence. As a former Fortune 50 Executive, the former Chief Information Officer of GenPro Inc. ; and a board leader at Targa Tek, she has driven Digital Transformation, AI Adoption, & Cybersecurity Strategies. Her career spans leadership roles at Merrill Lynch, Pfizer, Lucent Technologies, and AT&T, where she led:Complex M&A integrationsGlobal expansion strategiesMulti-billion-dollar technology and supply chain initiativesThis episode was a wide-ranging conversation. While the intention was to focus on finance and investment banking, we followed Juliette’s fascinating journey through her diverse portfolio of experiences. Have a listen. Topics Covered: ◽️ Structural Shifts in Stock Exchanges◽️ Supply Chain, Geopolitics & Financial Markets◽️ Quantum Computing's Impact on Cybersecurity◽️ ROI Realities of Generative AI◽️ The Real Future of Work◽️ The “Death” of Excel?◽️ Strategic Views on Merger and Acquisition◽️ Leadership & Governance for the Next EraSo download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Mojitea Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋Episode Sponsored by◽️Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖'𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟In Partnership with◽️Money 2020 Europe - Heads Talk Discount code HDT200 ABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTFintechSeries #HeadsTalkPodcastSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]

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