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These are the four drivers of innovation in Southeast Asia in 2024
The future of innovation in Southeast Asia is human-centric, not just tech-centric, according to the 2024 Edges of Southeast Asia report by the Deloitte Center for the Edge

The Paralympics highlights the importance of equal access to assistive technology
Access to assistive products and services not only shapes future champions, but it also leads to equity

Singapore startup Transcelestial partnered with T-Mobile to offer 5G at Coachella
Transcelestial deployed its proprietary wireless lasers at this year’s music festival to provide 5G connectivity to T-Mobile users at much faster speeds than that of the American network operator’s closest competitors

How you can influence who controls AI
AI development is currently held by a small number of companies. Public vigilance can help ensure they stick to ethical use of the technology

Why running a startup is like playing 3-D chess, says Reach52’s Edward Booty
Edward Booty, whose startup Reach52 is improving healthcare and health literacy in rural communities across the world, discusses finding your move out of difficult situations, taking VC money and his favourite tattoo

Watch out—AI Monica can read, chat and serve the ultimate burn of your Instagram profile
Monica, an AI tool, has recently gained popularity among internet users in Asia for its ability to roast social media profiles

APACMed CEO Harjit Gill on how AI is revolutionising healthcare
Artificial intelligence is the future of healthcare, says Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed) CEO Harjit Gill. Ahead of its Asia Pacific MedTech Forum 2024, she outlines how a digitally driven healthcare system can improve access and outcomes for all

This is what needs to happen to make palm oil more sustainable
It is crucial that palm oil decarbonises its value chain to support the global transition to sustainability

From Kibo sneakers to wine accessories at Rosewood Hong Kong, 5 stylish essentials made from food waste
Sneakers from apple waste? Check. Necklace made of fruit peels? Check. Discover the innovative ways that Hong Kong’s lifestyle brands are giving a new leash of life to food waste

Palm oil could be key to global food security—if it can be produced sustainably
What you need to know about palm oil and its impact on your health and on the environment

Palm oil: From environmental villain to climate hero
The Malaysian palm oil industry is making notable progress in addressing climate change and sustainability issues

Workplace survey: Trust drives a team’s willingness to adopt AI by 8 times
In the dynamic scene of corporate leadership, one element stands as the foundation of success: trust

Elon Musk’s Neuralink implants its computer chip into a second human brain
The company is looking to perform another eight trials in 2024 to assist people with injured spiral cords

Food upcycling startup Breer debuts non-alcoholic beer as demand for healthy beverages grows
Breer’s CEO Anushka Purohit announces the launch of its first non-alcoholic beer made with surplus cocktail buns, a classic Hong Kong pastry

OpenAI challenges Google with SearchGPT
OpenAI unveils SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine that promises to transform how we access and understand information online



