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Hong Kong trans-activist Henry Tse talks about toxic masculinities and why no man should be left behind by gender equality
For International Men’s Day, Henry Tse, founder and chair of Transgender Equality Hong Kong, continues a conversation from The Women’s Foundation 20th Anniversary Gender Equality Summit on ‘rethinking masculinity’

The power of padel: Enthusiasts on how the sport is building communities in the Philippines
With a foundation built on camaraderie, padel is sparking a community of enthusiasts who are united not just by the thrill of the sport but by a shared desire for connection, belonging and support

How Press Start Studios’s Vince Siu went from playing games to building his own
For Vince Siu, what started as a hobby of playing board and card games with friends and family has evolved into a business of helping people learn and realise their creativity through play

Three Southeast Asian ocean champions have been crowned winners of the Blue Water Heroes 2024
The third edition of Blue Water EduFest was a celebration of the oceans and its champions that culminated in the Blue Water Heroes 2024, an award that recognised three young leaders protecting our waters

World Kindness Day: How Asia’s altruistic leaders are paying it forward
Asia’s kindness advocates are pillars of compassion, embodying the spirit of World Kindness Day

Women do the hard work when it comes to tackling climate change, but are not involved in strategy. This needs to change
Recognising the leadership role of women is essential to addressing climate change across the Indo-Pacific

Can AI help prevent 10 million cancer deaths per year? Qritive’s Kaveh Taghipour believes so
A partnership with healthcare giant Roche will enable Qritive to scale up its AI diagnostic tool, says its co-founder and CTO

Kei Tiu Laurel-de Jesus balances legacy and innovation as she steers her family business toward growth
Next-generation leader Kei Tiu Laurel-de Jesus shares how she is carrying the torch of a family business forward, rooted firmly in enduring values

My First Mercedes-Benz: How this startup founder’s first family car helped his mother on her road to recovery
David B Wang of fintech startup Krip shares why his family purchased their first Mercedes-Benz to aid his mother’s recovery from health challenges

My First Mercedes-Benz: Vermillion’s Krizia Li on her father’s influence on her drive for success
E-commerce entrepreneur Krizia Li has had close ties with the Mercedes-Benz brand since she was a child—from commuting in her father’s SEL 500 to playing games in her grandmother’s 190

From Simu Liu to Deepika Padukone, these Asian celebrities are leveraging their star power to fund startups
They’re actors, athletes, and now... venture capitalists? Meet the Asian celebrities investing in the future

Hong Kong NGO Redress launches inaugural patrons programme to promote circular fashion
We speak with five patrons selected by Redress about embracing the transition to a circular fashion industry in Asia and beyond

From Manila dreams to the West End spotlight, how Joaquin Pedro Valdes built a stage presence that shines beyond borders
Since moving to London several years ago, Joaquin Pedro Valdes is set to unleash a double dose of charm and mischief in his latest groundbreaking role in the West End

She Loves Tech’s Rhea See on what the current investment landscape can learn from the way women build businesses
As the startup accelerator She Loves Tech turns ten this year, co-founder and CEO Rhea See tells us how things have changed for female entrepreneurs in the past decade

Meet rising movie star Will Or, the breakout talent captivating Hong Kong audiences
We explore the rise of Hong Kong actor Will Or, from his early career decisions to his breakout role and aspirations in the film industry



