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Earth Day: Is our planet worth saving?
Seven climate activists share why they think so and ways to build a more sustainable world

The never-ending plight of the Philippines’ Masungi Georeserve
The Masungi Georeserve, a conservation area about an hour-and-a-half away from Metro Manila, is facing yet another hurdle: the possible cancellation of the landmark agreement that brought it into existence

How AI startup, Pons.ai, is powering an art collaboration between the artist Coolman Coffeedan and Hong Kong’s M+ cafe
Patrons of the cafe will be able to receive unique AI art creations and could win a piece of work signed by the popular artist and animator known as Coolman Coffeedan

How Charlotte Cho of Soko Glam and Then I Met You brought K-beauty to the world
Known as one of the OGs in the Korean beauty world, Cho discusses competing with industry giants, centring her work on the notion of ‘jeong’ and launching her own skincare brand in Asia for the first time this month in the latest episode of Gen.T’s Crazy Smart Asia podcast

Xiaolin on her latest vinyl release celebrating Anita Mui, the Canto-pop golden era and her favourite songs from that time
Ahead of her release party at Mihn club, Hong Kong DJ and producer Xiaolin takes us through the creative process that led to her cover ‘Plastic Love’ by the late, great Madonna of the East

The founder’s farewell: Why and when to leave your startup
Deciding when to step away from your startup can be one of the toughest decisions a founder has to make. So, how do you know if and when you should leave?

Kimono Mom on the challenges of being a female entrepreneur in Japan and why she doesn’t want you to call her a ‘traditional wife’
One year after meeting Kimono Mom in Hong Kong, Tatler caught up with her in Tokyo where she shared what it’s like being a female business leader and how YouTube has become her ‘global safe space’

The sustainability startup helping other businesses earn while closing the loop
Humble Sustainability, co-founded by its CEO Josef Werker, is making companies see the value in their excess or unwanted inventory while keeping them out of landfills

Could AI bring Marilyn Monroe and John Wayne back to our screens?
Late stars of yesteryear on the silver screen again may be one way Hollywood seeks to use AI in film, but ethical qualms and potential legal disputes await

Why MyBurgerLab’s Chin Ren Yi would recommend F&B to his enemies and more hard truths
The founder of the popular Malaysian burger chain opens up about parting ways with his co-founders and why happiness, not sales, is his business priority on the latest episode of Gen.T’s Crazy Smart Asia podcast

AI doesn’t like to credit its sources. For artists, that’s a problem
There is a creative identity crisis brewing, and generative AI is behind it

How zero-waste store Live Zero is redefining sustainability amidst economic challenges
Hong Kong retail is struggling, but Tamsin Thornburrow, founder of Hong Kong’s first zero-waste grocery store, won’t let closures stop her pursuit of citywide sustainability

Man vs machine: Is AI pushing creative boundaries or killing it?
AI’s integration in the arts and creative industries sparks debates on ethics and innovation, challenging traditional artistic boundaries

How one artist hacked Google Maps to communicate the limits of AI
Art is based on life, and AI doesn't have one. That's just one reason why the art community is uniquely well-positioned to show us the limitations of AI

Making the pivot: Why this health tech startup went into AI medical diagnosis
Qmed Asia co-founder Dr Kev Lim shares his approach to business and how AI can transform the healthcare industry



