Speakers & Content

Given AES' mission to build an intercultural bridge between Asia and Europe, we want to foster cross-cultural understanding among local students and beyond. Our Speakers & Blog section covers both diverse stories of local and international students studying in Munich as well as expert interviews on Eurasia-related topics.

Experts' voice

As part of our AES Speaker Series we invite experts from politics, business, and society from all over the world to share their experiences and thoughts on topics related to Asian-European exchange. During the public talks, everybody has the opportunity to ask questions and exchange with our Speakers directly. Furthermore, all our past events are available here and on YouTube.

Digital China

Insights from Jeff Towson

The Private Equity investor and PKU/CEIBS professor Jeff Towson talks in our 8th episode about the state of AI in China and many other topics. With more than 3.1 million followers on LinkedIn, Jeff is a leading voice on Digital China and Asia's latest tech trends. There is also a long Q&A.

Jeffrey Towson

www.jeffreytowson.com

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Jugaad & Frugal Innovation

Insights from Navi Radjou

The best-selling author, TED speaker and Cambridge University fellow Navi Radjou talks in his keynote about Jugaad, the way of frugal innovation how companies can innovate faster, better, and more sustainably in today’s customer-driven global tech economy.

Navi Radjou

www.naviradjou.com

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Why is the
Future Asian?

The 21st century is the time of Asianization. Asians will determine their own future and as they collectively assert their interests around the world, they will determine ours as well. We were delighted to get key insights from best-selling author and leading global strategy advisor Dr. Parag Khanna.

Dr. Parag Khanna

www.paragkhanna.com

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Blogs & Podcasts

We regularly publish new articles on various topics relevant to Asian-European relations. All articles are written by AES members or our professional external partners. Enjoy reading!

At AES our diverse community of Munich´s students and graduates shares their experiences for all people interested in Asian-European exchange. Our blog & podcasts section covers various topics about culture, fellow stories, travelling, and more. Whether you are planning to go abroad, live in Germany, or want to broaden your mind - our short articles make intercultural collaboration tangible for everyone. Listen to our introductory podcast below to learn more.

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German 'Hidden Champions' – a Career Path Worth Considering?

Dionys Jeyasegara

2. Juni 20213 Min. Lesezeit

German 'Hidden Champions' – a Career Path Worth Considering?

Looking for a job in Germany can be challenging, even more so for internationals. When we brainstorm about 'German companies', typically...

How to Remember Chinese Characters like a Memory Athlete

Simon Gruber

1. Mai 20216 Min. Lesezeit

How to Remember Chinese Characters like a Memory Athlete

12.54 seconds. It takes only a couple of breaths for the memory athlete Bat-Enk to remember a deck of 52 playing cards. He set this world...

Review: First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami – More of the Same from Japan's Best-Selling Author

Piotr Dawid

20. Apr. 20213 Min. Lesezeit

Review: First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami – More of the Same from Japan's Best-Selling Author

First Person Singular has all the hallmarks of a Murakami book but fails to live up to expectations. ("Murakami Haruki (2009)" by...

6 things which surprised me about studying at a Japanese university

stefangaugel

25. März 20214 Min. Lesezeit

6 things which surprised me about studying at a Japanese university

In 2019, my master’s program at TUM gave me the amazing opportunity to spend an exchange semester at Waseda University in Tokyo, one of...

A beginner’s brief guide to Japanese Manga and South Korean Webtoons

Danae Pantelide

27. Nov. 20208 Min. Lesezeit

A beginner’s brief guide to Japanese Manga and South Korean Webtoons

If you are a millennial, you have likely spent hours of your childhood reading comics alone or with friends. Also, there is a good chance...

Are Japanese working days really as long as we think in Europe?

stefangaugel

9. Okt. 20206 Min. Lesezeit

Are Japanese working days really as long as we think in Europe?

Despite 40 hours a week being the legal recommendation, many Japanese workers can only dream of having a normal 9-5 workday...

ByteDance´s path of breaking into the top tier of China Tech (1/2)

China Tech Blog

7. Aug. 202012 Min. Lesezeit

ByteDance´s path of breaking into the top tier of China Tech (1/2)

This article has first been published on 'China Tech Blog' in August 2020. To read more exciting articles on entrepreneurship and the...

Stella Li

1. Aug. 20204 Min. Lesezeit

A foodie tour through Wuhan, China

This article has first been published on our AES blog in August 2020. To read more exciting articles on various Asia-related topics,...

Along the old Silk Road - an epic 4,000 km train journey across China

Mathias Horsch

27. Juli 202012 Min. Lesezeit

Along the old Silk Road - an epic 4,000 km train journey across China

This article has first been published on our AES blog in July 2020. To read more exciting articles on various Asia-related topics, please...

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Speakers & Content

Digital China

Insights from Jeff Towson

Jugaad & Frugal Innovation

Insights from Navi Radjou

Why is the Future Asian?

Blogs & Podcasts

German 'Hidden Champions' – a Career Path Worth Considering?

How to Remember Chinese Characters like a Memory Athlete

Review: First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami – More of the Same from Japan's Best-Selling Author

6 things which surprised me about studying at a Japanese university

A beginner’s brief guide to Japanese Manga and South Korean Webtoons

Are Japanese working days really as long as we think in Europe?

ByteDance´s path of breaking into the top tier of China Tech (1/2)

A foodie tour through Wuhan, China

Along the old Silk Road - an epic 4,000 km train journey across China

Why is the
Future Asian?