#682 ft. Ho Kwon Ping: Hypocrisy of Corporate America, How REITs are Hurting Singapore & the Danger of Mediocrity

Jun 30, 2025

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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) Folklory
(01:03) Intro
(06:05) Impact of Global Events on Business
(08:23) Mandai Hotel and Eco Resort
(11:17) Climate Change Adaptation
(13:52) Corporate Values and Governance
(22:51) Hypocrisy in Corporate Sustainability
(28:54) Introduction to American Corporations
(29:19) Chinese vs. American Economy
(32:30) Pax Americana
(35:18) Global Superpower Dynamics
(44:00) ASEAN and South China Sea
(48:13) Corporate Responsibility and Diversity
(01:01:44) Singapore GLC and Global Expansion
(01:03:29) Singapore's F&B and REIT Management
(01:11:02) Multiculturalism and Foreign Attractiveness
(01:14:50) Government and Youth Perspectives in Singapore
(01:21:36) Mediocrity Threat to Singapore's Global Status
(01:28:36) Innovation and Future Prospects
(01:31:45) Singapore's Current Strengths
(01:32:04) Encouraging Passion and Self-Agency
(01:37:02) One Shiok Thing

KP’s Reference Links

Behind The Banyan by Ho Kwon Ping https://epigrambookshop.sg/products/behind-the-banyan
SINGLE'S INFERNO SEASON 4 | Official Trailer | Netflix https://youtu.be/q4nz5bOXG98?si=SjNCNz1oU9SDNx5Q

One Shiok Thing

Terence: Like Water For Chocolate | Official Trailer | Max
Haresh: Staj
Ho Kwon Ping: Who is Sutichai Yoon, the journalist playing a monk in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3?

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