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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

Embrace your inner child: How Jellycat plushies became the latest global obsession
We explore why everyone is eager to own Jellycat stuffed toys, from the emotional comfort they offer to their viral success on social media

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

Le Matin Patisserie’s Mohamed Al-Matin to launch new concept, Après, on November 6
The dessert-focused concept will draw on the Le Matin founder and executive chef’s fine dining experience

Can creativity be taught? Press Start Studios’ Vincent Siu certainly believes so
Vincent Siu explains how the launch of Press Start Studios’s first-ever retail card game Fiero! can be used to spark creativity and provide greater access to quality education

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

Alia Rahman’s breakthrough non-invasive, affordable and accessible treatments for cervical precancer could revolutionise women’s health
Inspired by her family legacy and driven by personal experiences, the co-founder of Amplexd Therapeutics has developed two treatments to address HPV-induced cervical precancer, a condition that affects 178 million women every year

From gamer to gamechanger, Tryke Gutierrez is on a mission to bring Philippine esports to the top tier
From childhood victories to leading one of the biggest esports agencies in Southeast Asia, Tryke Gutierrez has always played to win—and now he’s changing the game itself

The Queen of Semiconductors, AMD’s Lisa Su is not willing to lose
Dr Lisa Su, who helms semiconductor giant Advanced Micro Devices, has been recognised as one of the world’s top 100 best-performing executives and the highest-paid female CEO for five consecutive years



