Held on the 1st of December, 2011 in London, this Singapore Sessions discussion, in association with Monocle, examined the various factors that turn a nation into a business magnet. Tax breaks and talent acquisition aside, will culture and other intangible assets make countries more attractive to businesses? Moderated by Tyler Brûlé of Monocle, this special closed-door event invited three experts from diverse fields to share their thoughts on this challenging topic.

View the taped discussion here.

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Born in Canada and based in UK, Tyler Brûlé began his career as a reporter for the BBC, before turning to print journalism - for the likes of The Guardian, Stern, The Sunday Times and Vanity Fair.

He was responsible for the launch of Wallpaper* in 1996 that went on to become a huge publishing success. And in 2001, Brûlé became the youngest ever recipient of the British Society of Magazine Editors Lifetime Achievement Award.

In February 2007, Brûlé launched Monocle, the second ground-breaking publication of his career. It is an international briefing on current affairs, business, culture and design.

He was awarded Ad Age's 'Editor of the Year' trophy in October 2011, an unprecedented award for an International editor.

Brûlé is also a regular columnist for the Financial Times.

The global demand for energy is expected to triple by 2050. With a finite supply of fossil fuels, energy needs must be met with renewable sources of energy. Experts predict that massive investments in clean technology solutions will essentially meet that upsurge. So how can businesses and governments rise to the challenge and how can companies ensure that they are on the right side of the investment curve? In this installment of the Singapore Sessions, held in association with The New Yorker, we explore how businesses have successfully implemented low-carbon innovations.

Who you employ is often the difference between success and failure. That is why companies, cities and even nations are increasingly changing their mindsets and methods to atttract, groom and retain the talent they need to increase their commercial profitability. But will investing and cultivating in this unique pool ultimately make them winners? In this round of Singapore Sessions, we investigate with The New Yorker and four C-level executives on the challenges and approaches in attracting and molding the perfect T-shaped talent.

The rise of global travel has accelerated the growth of cities around the world, especially for developing regions in Asia. However, are governments prepared to face the challenges that accompany rapid urbanisation? The good news is some cities are already taking the lead in coming up with innovative solutions to solve challenges such as infrastructure planning, traffic congestion, carbon emissions, and management of natural resources, among other pressing issues.

To give you a better perspective of the challenges in store and what tomorrow's cities need to do, the Singapore Sessions invited leading thinkers from diverse fields to share their solutions on how we can work towards a sustainable future. The session was held in conjunction with the recent Condé Nast Traveler World Saver's Congress in Singapore.

For insights from the stimulating discussion, watch the recorded session here.

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As Deputy Editor at Condé Nast Traveler, Kevin Doyle oversees the magazine's news coverage, which includes worldwide developments in politics, medicine, transportation, and the environment, and how they influence how and where we travel. As a spokesman for the magazine, Kevin has appeared on numerous national news and morning shows, including CNN American Morning, and Good Morning America. Kevin has been with the magazine for more than 15 years, and holds a B.S. in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School.

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Held in conjunction with TravelRave 2011, Asia's travel and tourism festival hosted by Singapore's Tourism Board, the Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Congress saw its fifth instalment held recently at Capella Singapore on the 20th October 2011. Focusing on "the importance of global social responsibility through the lens of travel", the World Savers Congress has attracted power speakers and key industry players from all around the world.

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Aired on 18 May 2011, this Singapore Session examined the issue of Asia's ascent and the challenges of creating sustainable growth. What technology and innovation will help Asia ensure high growth and living standards without damaging the environment? And who should take the lead when it comes to initiating these policies - the private sector or governments? Moderated by Charlie Rose, this engrossing finale of the two-part Singapore Sessions brought together three experts from diverse fields to share their thoughts on this topic.

If you missed it on TV, view the full programme here.

This Singapore Session was aired on 20 April 2011, and focused on the vital issues facing Asia's growth. Asia is shifting from a global production base to a source of innovation for the world. Is Asia investing enough in R&D, technology and education to enable the next generation to compete on the global stage and take the region to the next level? With moderation by Charlie Rose, four thought leaders from various industries shared their opinions on how Asia can further drive its growth with the right investments in its people.

If you missed it on TV, view the full programme here.

In today's economic climate, businesses need to diversify to new markets so as to create new revenue streams and remain competitive. However, to penetrate and meet the growing demands of such emerging markets, companies are often in two minds - whether to innovate or adapt their business model. In this round of the Singapore Sessions, we catch up with Scott Anthony and three other leading experts to unravel the best strategies for developing innovative products in diverse new markets.

Find out more about the Sessionists' perspectives here.

The emergence of medical robotics has changed the way surgical medicine is performed and perceived today. These intelligent machines enable surgeons to perform complex operations with unprecedented precision and in the process, reduce surgical risks, speed up patients' recovery times, and improve cost-efficiencies for healthcare providers. In this round of the Singapore Sessions, we sit with a diverse group of experts to find out how the use of robotics in surgery is opening up a new era of medical innovation and how else can we harness technology to complement the skills of human doctors in the future.

Tomorrow's health centres will bear little semblance to the hospitals we have today. In fact, they will look and function more like a "lifestyle hub", where the focus is on a holistic lifestyle and rejuvenation is the preferred medicine. In this round of the Singapore Sessions, we speak with thought leaders from diverse industries to find out what the future of urban healthcare will be.

As countries modernise, more people will be migrating to the cities from rural towns. Meeting the needs of a rapid growing city population will prove challenging for urban planners as they seek to provide essential amenities such as transportation, food and drinks, cultural outlets, and retail among others. In this round of the Singapore Sessions, we catch up with four industry experts to find out how future urban neighbourhoods will turn out and what solutions are needed to design an urban hub that taps into the global city.

As developing countries continue to modernise, companies are taking steps to increase the availability of innovation in these emerging markets. However, tangible factors such as investment costs and profitability represent stumbling blocks. To get a better understanding of the situation, the Singapore Sessions probes leading decision-makers to offer insights on how companies can strike a balanced business model in the current climate.

With current rates of urban growth, it is estimated that half the world's population will be living under severe water stress by 2030, and the implications for global economic security are severe. Despite these realities, today's smart thinkers, new innovations and a collective, global motivation can help turn the tides. In this round of the Singapore Sessions, leading thinkers in diverse fields were asked to offer their thoughts on what can be done to solve this imminent crisis.