What We Do
We support founders, executives, and investors navigating complex decisions across global markets. Our work focuses on helping organisations understand geopolitical dynamics, technology shifts, and cross-border opportunities between Asia and the West.
East–West Expertise
Nexthing operates at the intersection of Asia and the West. With networks across Japan, China, the United Kingdom, and global technology ecosystems, we help leaders understand different business cultures, policy environments, and innovation landscapes.
Our perspective combines on-the-ground regional knowledge with a global strategic view.
Featured Conversations
Nexthing participates in and hosts conversations with leaders across technology, business, and policy to explore the forces shaping the future of global innovation.
東觀西望 (Beyond & Mirror)
Beyond & Mirror is a Chinese-language series within 贝望录 that compares business, culture, and everyday life in the UK and Japan, hosted by Bessie Lee from the UK and Milan Chiang from Japan.
贝望录 is an established Chinese business podcast hosted by Bessie Lee, Nexthing's Chief Representative of International Business, featuring long-form conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and technology leaders.
Listen on 小宇宙 (Xiaoyuzhou), Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.
商业茶泡饭 (Business Ochazuke)
Business Ochazuke is a Chinese-language podcast that looks at business through everyday life in Japan. Rather than big-picture financial narratives, each episode starts from real brands, consumer habits, and daily-life stories to uncover the business logic behind them.
Hosted by Nexthing CEO Milan Chiang with rotating co-hosts, including Bessie Lee, episodes explore topics such as how TOTO grew a semiconductor business from toilet ceramics, why grocery shopping in Japan means visiting several stores, and how the Setouchi art festivals turned art into a regional business.
Listen on 小宇宙 (Xiaoyuzhou) or 喜马拉雅 (Ximalaya).
美兰讲故事 (Stories with Milan)
Stories with Milan is a Chinese-language podcast hosted by Nexthing CEO Milan Chiang. The podcast shares personal reflections, business insights, and stories drawn from Milan’s experiences working across China, Japan, and the broader global business landscape.
Through storytelling and discussion, the podcast explores entrepreneurship, cross-cultural perspectives, and lessons from decades of work in advertising, digital innovation, and business leadership.
