Innovation

We are at an incredibly exciting and dynamic time in the development of new therapies in the fight against cancer. Every single accelerant is a potential mother, father, husband, wife, friend, or child with the potential to be saved from...

I have always been fascinated by the fact that Asia was a formidable economic and technological power until the 19th century. Countries in the West outgrew the East during the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of industrial revolutions...

Our world is about to be turned upside down. Next year, the number of people 65 and older will outnumber children under age 5. Around the world, countries are preparing to meet the challenge of aging and its consequences. At AARP, we’re...

AI is the defining technology of our time and will be the catalyst for digital transformation all over the world, and that is clearly manifesting already throughout the Asia Pacific region. At Microsoft, we believe AI has incredible...

A marathon that starts in the darkness at 6 a.m.? As Tokyo prepares to host the 2020 Olympics, climate change is affecting the event schedule. Extreme heat, as measured by the intersection of temperature and humidity, has a significant...

It may sound strange, but many of us fortunate enough to live and work in Asia at this point in time have learned to take innovation for granted. In a region as big, diverse, and dynamic as this one, new technologies, business models, and...

Advancements in automation, computing power, and data analysis have transformed nearly every industry in the last 10 years. From consumer retail, food delivery, transportation, and social networking to the news and media industries, we have...

As Asia’s digital economy continues to soar and its consumers continue to lead in digital and mobile-first behaviors, technology disruptors—including FinTechs—are driving industries through a significant transition. Take Gojek, for example...

The world is changing. Digital disruption is sweeping the world at breakneck speed. The global balance of power oscillates in line with technological advancements and whoever is currently setting the pace. Against a backdrop of increasing...

The world has reached a critical juncture in the relationship between industry and society. More than ever, people around the globe are looking to businesses to drive positive social change. We are no longer in a period where, as Milton...