[3-1] Reflections for ASEAN Forum @ JSS by JSS https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh What have I learnt or found interesting during the session? (Put your name as the title of your post) en-us 2020-10-16 12:10:20 UTC 2021-02-07 10:25:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ad.png Name jsspadlet https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/843745877 2020-10-20 06:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/843745877 Faiqah https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851000881 I learnt that to become successful, one needs dedication and consistency. 
I found it interesting that Ya Kun is actually a person's name and the history behind it is very intriguing.]]> 2020-10-22 02:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851000881 Deon https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851000961 I learned that starting up businesses takes quite a bit of effort and i found it interesting how they managed to spread out and expand their businesses over the years selectively in this region]]> 2020-10-22 02:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851000961 Brendan https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851001252 1) Starting a company is more than just selling, it is also about memories
2) Their experiences were very interesting ]]> 2020-10-22 02:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851001252 Damien https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851001467 i learnt that starting a business meeting requires a lot of skill and a person really needs to be adaptive in order to make the business successful 
i found that the history of the businesses was very interesting as it gives us an insight on the path that the owner took to create the business and really teaches us the hardships that they went through]]> 2020-10-22 02:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851001467 Tau Wei Chuen https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002095
I learnt that a mall can hold up to about 3000 people
I find this interesting as you do not usually think about how dense singapore ,in terms of poppulation size, is until it is represented in numbers.]]> 2020-10-22 02:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002095 genevieve https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002114 it was interesting to hear from them about their different experiences. i learnt how they manage to overcome challenges while expanding their businesses internationally]]> 2020-10-22 02:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002114 Enya https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002121 I learnt that the emotional connection users have with a brand or service is very important. 
I think it is interesting that although Mr Loi is still young, he is able to connect well with the customers of Ya Kun. He understands the needs of Singaporeans as well as the new customers outside of Singapore.]]> 2020-10-22 02:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002121 Zavier https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002396 I learnt that ASEAN is full of business opportunities and rich in both culture and business
I found it interesting that businesses in Singapore do not have to compete against each other too much and instead focus on themselves]]> 2020-10-22 02:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002396 Glenn https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002509 I learnt that Singaporean companies are expanding out of Singapore
it is interesting that Singaporean companies can do that...]]> 2020-10-22 02:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002509 Saadhurva Siva https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002842 I learnt that we should focus on the people more to build a business rather than on systems. This helps to build a more enjoyable customer interaction and experience, eventually improving the venture.]]> 2020-10-22 02:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002842 Vasanth vasanthmaarie https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002882 I learnt that running a business can be tough but a very positive attitude can help in the business. 

I found it interesting that Ya Kun Kaya Toast had really a humble beginning where they made food for those working at the port. ]]> 2020-10-22 02:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851002882 Joel https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851003093 It is interesting to learn about the history of ya kun]]> 2020-10-22 02:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851003093 Yu Jie https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851003105 I learnt that starting a business requires the striving of excellence. 

I found it interesting that the bread was toasted in the past because the bread was not fresh.]]> 2020-10-22 02:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851003105 Shantelle https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851003152 I learnt that partnerships in businesses are very important and is very essential to the business. I found it very interesting that they use very traditional settings and try to create a great place for people to gather.]]> 2020-10-22 02:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851003152 Lucas https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851003266 -I learnt that a business requires a lot of skill and values to be successful.Hence it takes a talented and hardworking person to start a successful business
-I found out the history of businessmen to be more than just wanting to gain profit. Instead of increasing their profit rate they stick to their values of serving  and understanding the customers]]> 2020-10-22 02:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851003266 huixuan https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851003267 one thing i found interesting was the advice given to us as students now, who may be working overseas in the future: to respect the different cultures overseas and to not impose our way of life on them ]]> 2020-10-22 02:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851003267 Raehan https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851004112 I learnt that the two businesses have very long histories and they came from small beginnings 
I found it interesting that Ya Kun is focused on creating memories for customers instead of competing with other coffee brands]]> 2020-10-22 02:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851004112 zoey https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851004412 • i learnt that business has a lot of challenges 
• i found it interesting that the bread is toasted because it is not fresh]]> 2020-10-22 02:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851004412 Roma https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851004654 I learnt that memories and what the brand represents is more important to customers and is what building a brand should be about.
I found it interesting that a brand such as ya kun can expand into asean and that their overseas customers can relate to singaporean memories and enjoy very uniquely singaporean things]]> 2020-10-22 02:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851004654 Delia Tung https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851005166 I learnt that there is more to starting a successful business than just the quality of the products, but also the connection it can form with its consumers. 

I found it interesting that some products can indeed have an emotional effect on its consumers, such as reminding them of their homes.]]> 2020-10-22 02:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851005166 Zhenghean https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851005424 I learnt that whenever we do something, we should try to create a memory.

I found it interesting that we should not see our competitors as competitors. Instead we should help out one another.]]> 2020-10-22 02:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851005424 Yuexuan https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851005531 I learnt some skills of how to carry out overseas businesses 
I found it interesting that businesses that started in Singapore can actually be further developed to worldwide
]]> 2020-10-22 02:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851005531 Yanliang https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851005572 I learnt that buisness is very hard
I found it interesting as  you talk about bread

]]> 2020-10-22 02:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851005572 Janani https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851005647 I learnt that old bread is hard & in olden times people used to toast it.


I also learnt that ASEAN is full of business opportunities & that to succeed one needs to strive for excellence ]]> 2020-10-22 02:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851005647 Taurus https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851005736 I learnt that businesses do not constantly compete against each other for popularity due to high population count of Singapore
I found it interesting that different companies have their own inspirations and ideals for their customers and that traditional food can translate well into this modern age]]> 2020-10-22 02:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851005736 royston https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851006142 i learnt that starting businesses is not an easy thing to do
i found it interesting that there is a lot of history behind Ya Kun]]> 2020-10-22 02:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851006142 Wen Hao https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851006177 I learnt that business is not just selling products to costumers but to make memories
I found the history of the company interesting]]> 2020-10-22 02:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851006177 Yong Yao https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851006469 I learnt that starting a business isn't an easy thing, there is a lot effort and creativity needed to put into it.
I found it interesting that Ya Kun have a lot of interesting stories and fun facts.]]> 2020-10-22 02:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851006469 Ting Xin https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851008092 I learnt that starting a business requires a lot of skills and effort. and that it is very hard.
I found how they market Ya Kun to specific regions to gain the most profit and expand their business interesting.]]> 2020-10-22 02:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851008092 Samiha https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851009654 I learnt that having an impact on others is fundamentaI for business. I found the point about so-called competition in Singapore not really being present despite the dense population in Singapore interesting.]]> 2020-10-22 02:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851009654 Jasmine https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851010177 I learnt a lot of new things about the business sector.E.G.doing business is not just to earn money but also to create memories and make people happy. 
I found it interesting that how a business can impact a lot of people .]]> 2020-10-22 02:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851010177 Khayriya https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851010579 I learnt that the memories of a place/item has a very great impact on the buyers. thinking of how it may affect the buyer is more important than just the product. 

I found it interesting as I realised how important memories and feelings are in businesses. ]]> 2020-10-22 02:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851010579 krystal https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851012621
i learnt that having a business is a lot more than just selling things but it is also about the emotional connection that one can have with customers. 

i find the history of Ya Kun quite interesting as it is quite unexpected. I have never thought that the founder of Ya Kun had faced such difficulties. ]]> 2020-10-22 02:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851012621 Megen https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851013585 I learnt that having a good partner in business is important.
I found their background stories interesting.]]> 2020-10-22 02:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851013585 Abinaya https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851017676 I learnt that skills are needed and one should have a positive attitude when starting a business ]]> 2020-10-22 02:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851017676 Jovin https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851021446 I learnt that business requires striving of excellence. 
I found it interesting that Ya Kun sees itself not as a competitor with other cafe like Starbucks, but as a place for people to bring back fond memories of theirs. ]]> 2020-10-22 02:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jsspadlet/bpjlyvetuczjfofh/wish/851021446