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HSBC chairman Vincent Cheng on CNN ‘Talk Asia’
He came from humble beginnings playing on the street and helping his father sell fruit. Today he is the new chairman of one of the world’s biggest banks and the first Chinese to lead the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Vincent Cheng joins CNN’s TALK ASIA this weekend and tells Lorraine Hahn about his story of success.
When asked if his nationality has added any pressure to his new role, Cheng says: “A little bit because it adds an extra dimension… In terms of work, it doesn’t add any pressure to me personally. But there is a lot of interest because I am the first Chinese chairman. So it has a social dimension to it… I have told myself I can’t fail.”
During the half-hour interview, Cheng recalls a childhood affected by polio and how he took the disease in his stride. He also talks about his young life spent at his father’s fruit-stand. “I helped my father to sell fruit… And then I did my homework just on… a carton box… That’s quite common in Hong Kong those days,” he says.
On the focus of his new job, Cheng says: “The biggest challenge is of course to take the group’s business forward in Asia…, to ensure that number one, you serve the customers’ well; number two, to expand our business, find more business opportunities.”
Cheng also comments on China’s economic development, saying the country “would need to change the regulatory regime and government policies and laws and regulations to accommodate a more flexible, a more market-oriented economy. And, this is not easy.”
Log onto CNN’s dedicated website for TALK ASIA on www.CNN.com/talkasia to find out more information on upcoming guests.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
