Running in Sydney

Friday, January 1, 2010
Running in Sydney

I started 2010 running. Literally. I go one way and I end up at Bondi Beach. I go the other way and I'm trying to wrestle my way around tourists taking photos of that odd-shaped theatre called the Opera House. »

2005 Interview: Apl.de.ap

Thursday, October 1, 2009
2005 Interview: Apl.de.ap

I interviewed Apl back in 2005 for a community newspaper. Tonight I interviewed him for a community radio. He hasn't changed much - still as humble, cool and patriotic as ever. »

First Aid, not Band Aid

Sunday, September 6, 2009
First Aid, not Band Aid

Two words. Dambisa Moyo. She's been on the international press lately and, as luck would have it, she'll be in town next month. It's funny that one random event (a workmate's email) could lead to a turning point in my life (meeting Australian living... »

English turns Chinese (and slightly Filipino)

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
English turns Chinese (and slightly Filipino)

In the not too distant future, China will become the country with the largest number of English-speaking citizens. Imagine the wave of writers coming from that region - a treasure trove of new works. »

Investing against the tide

Sunday, July 12, 2009
Investing against the tide

You know you’re on to a good thing when your book is available at Tesco. Anthony Bolton, one of the world’s leading fund managers, has a new book out called “Investing Against The Tide”, a complimentary copy of which landed on my desk last... »