Thinking of entering Asia or scaling across Hong Kong, Singapore, or the Greater Bay Area?

This episode is a masterclass in expansion strategy, regulatory navigation, and competitive positioning, delivered by Jia Ning Song, Partner & Head of Banking & Capital Markets at KPMG China, with 20+ years advising global banks, regulators, and high‑growth founders.

From the first conversation founders have with KPMG to the moment they prepare for Series C, D or IPO, Ning breaks down the realities of building in Asia’s most dynamic markets, and why Hong Kong and the GBA are unlike anywhere else in the world.

In this episode, listeners will learn:

• Hong Kong vs Singapore vs GBA — the real differences
• The #1 mistake global founders make when entering Asia
• Why competition in China & the GBA is unlike anywhere else
• How KPMG supports founders from setup to IPO
• Funding in Asia: family offices, corporates & smart capital
• AI, tokenization & the future of fintech

Whether the audience is a European founder entering Asia, a GBA‑based entrepreneur preparing to scale, or an executive navigating transformation, this episode delivers strategic clarity for confident and competitive expansion.

Connect with the Guest:

Jia Ning Song (Advisory Partner, KPMG China)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jia-ning-song-cfa-cpa-frm-caia-0b721292/

Connect with the Host:

Fiona Yeung (Community Lead, La French Tech Hong Kong - Shenzhen)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionayeung/