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On this episode, we spoke to experts on the latest developments on the US and Israel's war against Iran.
Iran said it has accepted a two-week ceasefire, with negotiations to begin on Friday in Pakistani capital Islamabad, after US President Donald Trump said he would suspend attacks subject to Tehran agreeing to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s foreign minister said safe passage through the key waterway will be possible for a period of two weeks via coordination with Iranian armed forces.
And to wrap up the show, we looked at the highlights of the Build Well Live Well Summit. Health pundits also walked us through how Asia can sustainably extend life expectancy and financial resilience.
9:05am-9:30am: Iran ceasefire
Speaker:
Kenneth Houston, Lecturer in International Relations at Mahidol University International College in Thailand
9:32am-9:41am: Build Well Live Well Summit
Speaker:
Bernard Chan, Director at Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company
9:41am-9:52am: Medical tourism
Speaker:
David Boucher, Ambassador for Bumrungrad Hospital
9:52am-10am: Healthcare in the Greater Bay Area
Speaker:
Felix Lee, Co-CEO of the GBA Healthcare Group
