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52 Episodes 2021 - 2026
Episode 1
Sat, May 22, 2021
The pandemic has sped up the broader adoption of e-commerce. Taking a look at Alibaba's logistics system and sitting down with Rakuten's Hiroshi Mikitani to talk about the company's ambitions.
Episode 2
Sat, Jun 19, 2021
Luxury consumption is up across Asia, and not even a global pandemic could dampen the mood among cash-rich millennials in Korea, Japan, and China. Today, the world's major luxury design houses are shifting strategy to reap the rewards.
Episode 3
Sat, Jul 24, 2021
While spectators will be barred from attending the Tokyo Olympic Games, billions across the world will be using technology to tune in, making the Olympic Games a space for innovation.
Episode 4
Sat, Aug 21, 2021
From peanut protein to a seafood revolution, Asian palates have inspired new business as the region's innovators and entrepreneurs bring alternative foods and flavours to different markets.
Episode 5
Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Exploring the future of the workplace in Asia, from 'workcations' to robot workers, and co-working hubs, a look at workplace innovations rising to meet demand for a fresh take on the average work day.
Episode 6
Sat, Oct 23, 2021
With an increasing number of successful super-apps and tech startups emerging from the region, Southeast Asia is quickly becoming a global bright spot, fuelled by growing market demand.
Episode 7
Sat, Nov 20, 2021
Highlighting Schneider Electric's plans for the APAC region and South Korea's Minister of Sports, Tourism, and Culture addresses the rise in international interest in his country's cultural exports.
Episode 8
Sat, Dec 18, 2021
While the travel and hospitality industry has been one of the worst-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, the pressures have pushed industry leaders to innovate and create new concepts and carve out new markets.
Episode 9
Sat, Jan 22, 2022
Speaking with the tech executives and innovators at CES about the latest products and trends in the field within the context of a vibrant tech market positioned for global growth next year.
Episode 10
Sat, Feb 19, 2022
A first look at the deployment of China's digital currency; using the Games as a testing ground to introduce its digital yuan, visiting athletes were able to spend it using wearables and special badges.
Episode 11
Sat, May 21, 2022
As the world enters its third year of the pandemic, China is holding tightly to its strict policies; Kristie Lu Stout reports on the economic impact of these policies on China's markets and supply chains.
Episode 12
Sat, Jun 18, 2022
How Singapore's aviation, tourism and travel industries will fare in a post-pandemic world. Also, a look at Singapore's tech giant Grab's recent IPO, new technology, and plans for future growth.
Episode 13
Sat, Jun 18, 2022
Greater Bay Airlines CEO speaks on the challenges of launching a new airline in zero-Covid China. Air Asia made a crucial pivot in the pandemic, branching out into a super app platform.
Episode 14
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
E-commerce entrepreneurs in California cater to the Asian-American consumer missing a taste of home; investors in Silicon Valley look to South East Asia for the next unicorn.
Episode 15
Fri, Sep 9, 2022
Surging oil and food prices are pushing food chains in Asia to adopt new strategies to protect profits; Paula Hancocks explores the market pressures and brand pivots that may shape the future of fast food in the region.
Episode 16
Sat, Oct 8, 2022
A look at the business impact of the return of Formula One to Asia and how century-old pewter manufacturer Royal Selangor plans to survive in an increasingly digitized, post-pandemic world.
Episode 17
Sat, Nov 12, 2022
In the run-up to the November 2022 G20 Summit in Indonesia, explores how the ambitious goal of digital transformation is playing out in the country through online warungs and Vidio.
Episode 18
Sat, Dec 10, 2022
Explores the Korean Aerospace Research Institute, the pioneers and entrepreneurs behind South Korea's burgeoning space industry, and the rapidly growing market for AI in cancer diagnosis.
Episode 19
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
The annual Consumer Electronics Show kicks off the new year in technology; meeting the tech executives and startup innovators at CES pushing the bar on electric and autonomous vehicles, as well as gaming and entertainment.
Episode 20
Fri, Jan 27, 2023
With Nigeria's burgeoning tech scene becoming a fertile ground for startups and new businesses, women entrepreneurs are making moves in the fintech space; Spotify's Head of Music for sub-Saharan Africa talks about the company strategy for expansion.
Episode 21
Fri, Feb 10, 2023
In an interview with Indonesia's Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy at the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Yogyakarta, the team explores Indonesia's evolving tourism strategy, and the path to recovery in 2023.
Episode 22
Fri, Mar 10, 2023
When ChatGPT was released, it took the world by storm; the AI-powered chatbot is the fastest-growing internet service ever, by some estimates, and a number of companies are racing to bring their own language-processing systems to market.
Episode 23
Sun, Apr 9, 2023
With the return of Art Basel marking the biggest week on Hong Kong's arts calendar, Kristie Lu Stout explores how the city's art and luxury sector is bouncing back after three years of pandemic restrictions and the rise of other regional art hubs.
Episode 24
Sun, May 14, 2023
Marc Stewart explores one of Japan's manufacturing heartlands, visits a distillery and interviews the incoming CEO of Mazda, a company that has been part of Hiroshima's manufacturing fabric for over a century.
Episode 25
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
A look at the future of flying cars and how close flying cars, the stuff of science fiction for decades, are to becoming a reality; a look at what the future holds for the global race in electric vehicles.
Episode 26
Sun, Jul 9, 2023
Diving into Asia's tourism rebound after the covid-19 pandemic with the founder of travel booking platform Klook, and charting the road to recovery with the CEO of All Nippon Airways.
Episode 27
Sun, Aug 13, 2023
Australia is making a name for itself thanks to its sports tech industry; this sector is worth $2.78 billion, up 11% from 2022, and is expected to continue to grow in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.
Episode 28
Sat, Sep 9, 2023
Macao is host of an AI conferences; exploring the ethics behind artificial intelligence and Asia's place in the world of AI; visiting South Korea to sit down with the vice president of mobile experience at Samsung Electronics.
Episode 29
Sun, Oct 15, 2023
Learning more about different tourism trends in Asia and the future of the industry in the post-pandemic world. A look at a new payment system that can be used from the palm of one's hand.
Episode 30
Sat, Nov 11, 2023
Kristie Lu Stout reports from Foxconn's tech day with a look at how feasible their ambitions to become a major EV player are. Also, featuring Hokkaido's premier adventure travel summit.
Episode 31
Sun, Dec 10, 2023
Marc Stewart sits down with Mitsubishi CEO Takao Kato to discuss the company's goals, the future of Japan's car manufacturing industry in the face of regional competition, and how Mitsubishi plans to become THE "off-road specialist" in Asia.
Episode 32
Sun, Feb 11, 2024
Kristie Lu Stout speaks with ministers on their countries' plans for the year to come at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024, the latest and greatest tech from Asian companies at CES 2024.
Episode 33
Sun, Mar 10, 2024
A look at what it's like to work for the world's biggest chipmaker, TSMC, and what it takes to keep ahead in an increasingly crowded global EV race. Also, a look at Nio's factory in Hefei.
Episode 34
Sat, Apr 13, 2024
The co-founders Skyroot Aerospace, preparing for India's first private satellite launch; the CEO of Mahindra Group on electric vehicles, AI, and why India is seen as an increasingly compelling manufacturing alternative to China.
Episode 35
Sat, Jun 8, 2024
An era of change is calling for our smartphones: mobile makers are harnessing generative AI to transform the way we use and interact with our most important device; Anna Stewart meets one Chinese company leading the way with its eye-tracking technology and a man who launched a multi-million dollar business by bringing some very personal style to your cell.
Episode 36
Sat, Jul 13, 2024
Looks at how generative AI is transforming the world of sports; finds out how new motion-tracking judging software is revolutionizing gymnastics; Kristie Lu Stout meets the founder of Nex.
Episode 37
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
Touring Bangkok's newest mega mall with its billionaire owner; as the world's coffee crops face the threat of global warming, two startups are brewing up beanless alternatives.
Episode 38
Sat, Oct 12, 2024
Marc Stewart visits GRST's facilities in China to see for himself the "magic" of the batteries dissolving in water, and speaks with CEO Justin Hung on what the innovation could mean for a more climate-friendly future.
Episode 39
Sat, Nov 9, 2024
CNN's Marc Stewart explores the growth of Vietnam's tourism sector at Ho Chi Minh City's ITE travel forum and meets the people behind a pizza chain sweeping Asia.
Episode 40
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
CNN's Hanako Montgomery speaks with CEO Noboru Saito about TDK's new solid-state battery; it's Hello Kitty's birthday; as the brand turns 50, meeting the people who helped create not just a global icon but a cultural phenomenon.
Episode 41
Sat, Jan 11, 2025
What Trump 2.0 means for Asia; CNN's Kristie Lu Stout speaks with three thought leaders from across the region on how Asian economies must navigate the choppy waters and opportunities ahead; CNN's Will Ripley meets the new CEO of Audemars Piguet.
Episode 42
Sat, Feb 8, 2025
At the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Johor, CNN's Kristie Lu Stout explores future travel trends with industry leaders; the CES in Las Vegas, highlighting Southeast Asian tech innovations in mobility and EVs.
Episode 43
Sat, Mar 8, 2025
CNN's Marc Stewart visits the Aviation Festival Asia in Singapore to speak to some of the key industry players about where the airline business in the region is heading. He also finds out why Singapore's Changi airport has become a destination beyond air travel. Marc gets a behind-the-scenes look at the new technology transforming Singapore's Changi airport to see how one of "the world's best airports" operates and learns how AI is impacting the aviation industry in Asia-Pacific.
Episode 44
Sat, Apr 12, 2025
Amidst a turbulent global economy, Osaka's second World Expo explores a utopian vision of the future where over 100 countries and companies come together to design a better way to live. CNN's Hanako Montgomery gives a preview of the Expo, with the theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives". Also, CNN's Kristie Lu Stout catches up with Malaysia-born stand-up comic Nigel Ng about his foray into F&B with a new chain of restaurants based around his iconic Uncle Roger character.
Episode 45
Sat, May 10, 2025
Chinese and international companies showcase their latest launches amidst much fanfare at Auto China in Shanghai, including ICVs; a rare look inside the factory of Zeekr.
Episode 46
Sat, Jul 12, 2025
Despite challenges posed by Donald Trump's trade policies, China is steadfast in its pursuit of high-tech innovation including embodied AI -- AI that's being integrated into hardware like robots by China's Unitree Robotics, EngineAI, and AI² Robotics. Thanks to the country's deep talent pool, strong government support, and large (and tech-curious) domestic consumer base, some experts believe China could overtake the US to lead the way in humanoid adoption. From the Beyond Expo in Macau, CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports on China's quest to dominate the AI robot race. And then, a trade show that started as a small tech sourcing fair now plays a vital role in developing artificial intelligence. CNN's Will Ripley heads to Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, to learn more about the lesser-seen hardware components that form the backbone of AI innovation.
Episode 47
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout takes a look at Hyundai's high-tech Singapore factory with robot dogs, smart farms and fine dining. Malaysian durian exports to China are expected to boom as the "king of fruits" commands high prices.
Episode 48
Sat, Sep 13, 2025
Since 1851, the World's Fair has been a testing ground for future societies where visitors can interact with cutting-edge technology across sectors like healthcare, mobility, energy, and the arts. This year's Expo in Osaka, Japan, was no different. CNN's Hanako Montgomery took a tour.
Episode 49
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
Exploring the future of clean energy across the region; in Kuching, Malaysia, CNN's Kristie Lu Stout speaks with industry leaders to uncover whether floating solar panels could be the key to sustainable power in space-constrained Asia. Then, CNN's Hanako Montgomery visits On's second flagship store in Tokyo and sits down with the CEO of On, Martin Hoffmann, to learn more about the Swiss sports apparel brand, and it's meteoric rise in Asia.
Episode 50
Sat, Nov 8, 2025
In Bangkok, CNN's Richard Quest sits down with the CEO of Thai Airways to explore the airline's strategies for the future. Meanwhile, CNN's Ivan Watson travels to Macao for the NBA's long-awaited return to China.
Episode 51
Wed, Dec 17, 2025
We visit FII Priority Asia 2025 in Tokyo, where technology, AI, and investment take center stage in shaping the region's future. In Taiwan, CNN's Will Ripley visits semiconductor giant TSMC's annual sports day to see what it means for the company.
Episode 52
Sat, Jan 10, 2026
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout sits down with two analysts to discuss Asia's 2026 economic outlook, while In Taiwan, CNN's Will Ripley visits Din Tai Fung to explore the secret behind the Taiwanese restaurant chain's global success.