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Author: Vickram Bahl
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This fast changing world needs one to keep up with developments in various sectors - Business, Finance, Technology and Media.
Leading global personalities share their ideas on this series hosted by Vickram Bahl.
Leading global personalities share their ideas on this series hosted by Vickram Bahl.
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New opportunities that Norway offers are explored with Ambassador Hans Jacob Frydenlund of Norway to India :
- Investment in India by the Sovereign Welfare Fund of Norway
- New focus on business : Hydrogen and clean fuel mobility
- On how SMEs can get information on the new business avenues
- Sectors that offer opportunities for business now
- On how foreign students can study in Norway almost free
- On job opportunities that Norwegian companies offer
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After having spent around forty years in the automobile sector and taking an active role in much of Martui-Suzuki's decisions, R C Bhargava, who is currently the Chairman, talks about the journey of four decades in building the company and how they plan to continue the growth.
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Hong Kong is seeking global business investment especially for FinTech and AI.
But will Chinese Law and ownership apply to Intellectual property of an entity operating in Hong Kong? And what are the incentives offered to overseas investors today?
Ambassador Satish Chandra has written an account of
interesting episodes and turning points in his career spanning four decades. The book, "A life Well Spent" is an insider's view of the Indian
Foreign Service and the people and events that shaped the world in that period, from the viewpoint of Ambassador Chandra. Vickram Bahl, in this interview, explores some of the interesting details with the author.
In this episode :
- On what drove him to write the book.
- On his relationship with then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif.
- On burning of classified documents in the Indian High Commission in Pakistan during 1971.
- How India could have resolved the border dispute with
Pakistan in 1971.
- On Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif proposing Visa Free
travel and why he opposed it.
- On why he does not trust Pakistan.
- Iraq and WMDs. His meeting with his British counterparts on Iraq having WMDs.
- On leaving out some details in the book and the work of intelligence
agencies.
- On his future plans.
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Do the EU and NATO need to reform?
Yannis Alexis Zepos, the former Secretary General of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs explores with Vickram Bahl.
In this episode:
- Could the European Union have averted the direct conflict between Russia and Ukraine?
- EU countries brought about the Minsk agreement but why could they not make it hold the peace?
- Was there a missed opportunity to bring Russia into the European fold?
- On his view of a resolution that may be possible.
- Are we nearing a point where negotiations are possible?
- What are the effects of this on Europe?
- Would a European solution be possible or would the US be needed to lead the solution?
- Could the EU have built trust with Russia via an economic relationship and what went wrong?
- On new arrangements that Europe is entering to replace Russian supplies and EU-Russian relations in the future.
- On the EU re-engaging with Russia in the future.
- On the current Greek-Indian relations.
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Joshua Lincoln, a former UN official and currently Senior Fellow at the Fletcher School's Centre for International Law and Governance, Tufts University, explores, with Vickram Bahl, one of the most important subjects for mankind's survival and advancement - Conflict Resolution.
This episode explores :
- With bodies like the UN and EU are we better at conflict resolution today?
- Could the Russia - Ukraine conflict have been avoided?
- What options are there for reform the United Nations Security Council?
- Should conflict resolution be taught in schools to train humans to keep a health adversarial relationship from growing into enmity?
- Overall, are international relations heading for a downward trend or getting better?
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Are Humans also an endangered species?
Arthur Dahl, the President of the International Environment Forum, answers the questions :
- Are some species endangered and at the risk of extinction?
- Is heating and cooling of earth a natural evolution; can the earth may heal itself?
- What is the contribution of War to climate change?
- Should there be penalties for countries who not comply with climate safeguard agreements?
- How do we balance development with additional cost for sustainable practices and who will beat it? 10:33 What solutions does that will be acceptable to all and enforceable?
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Italy : What's new on offer?
Ambassador Vincenzo de Luca talks of Italy today; the new government in the country, high inflation, migrant arrivals and what that means for people from overseas seeking opportunities to work, invest, study, or do business with Italy.
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- On the new government: high inflation and migrants seeking shelter.
- Will there be a tightening of Visa for foreigners seeking to stay in Italy?
- What is being offered for overseas students now?
- On investment in Italy and residency permits.
- Investment in real estate and residency benefits in Italy.
- Is there likely to be more protection for local Italian businesses now?
- On Indo-Italian bilateral agreements to ease business and investment.
- On specific opportunities that exist for Indias with Italy.
- What is being done for the SMEs of both countries to link for business.
- In view of the current Ukraine Russia conflict is the winter likely to be a tough period?
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Ravi Tharoor explains his interest in startups, why Indian startups remain attractive for investors and his plans of investing in India.
00:00 On his interest, work and investments with startups and plans with India
03:35 His view of the Indian startup sector
06:55 On how an Indian startup can attract global capital
08:00 On where gaps exist in the market today for startups to explore
09:46 His advice on how entrepreneurs can raise capital
10:22 On Dubai being a potential destination to raise capital
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The United States of America remains among the most attractive destinations for business and the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is seeking to attract international business to base their operation there. Juhi Naithani, the representative of FCEDA, explains Vickram Bahl what is on offer and why Indian businesses, both small and big, should consider setting up a base there.
- What does Fairfax County and FCEDA offer international business?
- On what services does FCDEA offer for free for international business.
- In which areas are there opportunities for international business to set up there? 05:23 Are free of charges services available to all sizes of investments?
- Is it a challenge that Fairfax county is among the more expensive places to operate in the US?
- What is on offer for SMEs and start-ups from India?
- On the India office for Indians to connect with FCEDA for services.
- On the advantage of accessing the entire United States market via Fairfax.
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Malta - Offering A Base In EU, explore the possibilities and incentives that Malta offers with High Commissioner Reuben Gauci of Malta to India.
- On what incentives Malta is offering overseas investors to base their EU operations there?
- On opportunities for Indian SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) in Malta.
- On how people can explore their specific areas of interest in Malta.
- On the likelihood of future regulations to set up business in Malta - liberal or restrictive?
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Rajiv Dhawan, the President of the Belgium-Luxembourg Business Association, talks of the Benelux region of Europe and what opportunities it has to offer.
- On European businesses looking at India.
- Areas where opportunities are existing and interest is generated recently.
- On developing green economic solutions.
- On business investment between the region and India.
- On how the Belgium-Luxembourg Business Association can assist business people.
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Denmark: Business and Jobs
Ambassador Freddy Svane Ambassador of Denmark to India explains how Denmark can offer business and employment.
- Present day situation between Denmark & India.
- Business opportunities that exist or are emerging.
- Services sector, opportunities beyond IT.
- How one could explore for business or a job.
- On startups and young entrepreneurs.
- New initiatives in the Indo Danish relations.
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Dabur Works On New Global Trends. With Krishan Kumar Chutani, CEO, Dabur International
Krishan Kumar Chutani, the CEO of Dabur International, based in Dubai, talks about how he sees the international market changing and the way to ride the wave of new global trends.
- The last one year and changing in business models.
- How this change is happening in the market.
- Is customisation of products the future?
- The changes in the European market.
- On how the last year has been for Dabur.
- Dabur’s recent success stories.
- Dubai, a hub for the Middle East or Beyond?
- Dabur’s plans for the future.
- New products being launched.
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Business: Hong Kong
Stephen Phillips, the Director General of Invest Hong Kong, explains the current situation in Hong Kong and the opportunities it offers. He also talks about the services Invest Hong Kong can offer to the international business person.
- On the risk assessment in view of protests in Hong Kong
- The sectors where the business opportunities exist today
- How Start-ups can benefit - How people can contact Invest Hong Kong and what to expect
- On the issue of Visas - How Invest Hong Kong can assist in financing business or expansion
- The current situation and future assessment for business
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Business of Trucks, Buses and MSMEs. Vipin Sondhi, CEO of Ashok Leyland explains:
- The current situation and Ashok Leyland
- The current labour situation at the company
- On dates for new product launches and the Phoenix project.
- Are commercial Electric Vehicles viable or will Hydrogen cells overtake them?
- Will protectionism overseas impact India’s exports?
- On opportunities for India’s young in setting up MSMEs and jobs.
- How can MSMEs contact Ashok Leyland to get business?
- His vision for Ashok Leyland as CEO. www.itmn.tv
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Leading the way out of crises. With Dilhan C. Fernando, CEO, Dilmah Tea
Dilhan C. Fernando, the CEO of Dilmah Tea, based in Sri Lanka, talks about:
- On how he is working on growing his business while protecting the people working?
- How are the initiatives of engaging with the consumers doing now?
- Is Coffee a strong competitor for Tea?
- On where are the opportunities in the Tea business today?
- Is artificial intelligence likely to replace workers in the field?
- What would he like to do to leave his mark as CEO?
- His projections on the future size of business?
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Building business in tough times. Niranjan Hiranandani, President ASSOCHAM and President of National Real Estate Development Council share his views:
- An overview of the real estate market and opportunities today
- On the demand and supply situation today and availability of properties
- Has there been an increase in demand in any segments of real estate?
- Is the international property market also an interesting option for Indian investors?
- His estimation as to when the curve is likely to move upwards.
- On areas of business where he sees great opportunities today.
- On the Indian tourism sector and his estimates on how it will fare.
- His advice to international businessmen seeking business in India.
- On his work in the education sector and the opportunities he sees.
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The Middle East provides employment to many from overseas. Michael Al-Nassir, Partner, Pedersen & Partners, Head of Middle-East, Africa, Central and South Asia, gives his view on future jobs in the Middle-East.
- The Middle-East employment sector now; job losses and new avenues.
- On new jobs and the return of traditional employment in the future.
- His estimate of where employment will increase in the next one year.
- His view on movement of salaries, up or down in sectors.
- Are employers laying more stress now on abilities such as crises management?
- Work from home and the impact on the commercial property market.
- Will countries now take their indigenisation programmes to restrict overseas employees?
- His view on the region's economic recovery with opening up of lockdowns.
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The Electric Vehicle Market - Naveen Munjal gives an overview :
- Will social distancing give a boost to the small electric vehicle industry?
- Electric vehicles are still not considered convenient, how will you overcome that?
- How much will electric help if fossil fuels are used for electricity? Is it not carbon transfer?
- Will falling Oil prices and promotions from current manufacturers hurt electric newcomers?
- Where are the opportunities for new entrepreneurs in this sector?
- Is government support needed for the industry and in which areas?
- How fast will this industry grow in the next few years ?
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