Marketplace Asia
Season 1
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60 Episodes
- New Airline for 'Greater Bay'; Air Asia Pivots to Super AppE13
New Airline for 'Greater Bay'; Air Asia Pivots to Super AppGreater 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. - How Inflation is Changing Asia's Fast Food Menus; Mental Health App Boom in AsiaE15
How Inflation is Changing Asia's Fast Food Menus; Mental Health App Boom in AsiaSurging 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. - Indonesia's Warungs Go Online; The Country's Home-Grown Answer to NetflixE17
Indonesia's Warungs Go Online; The Country's Home-Grown Answer to NetflixIn 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. - South Korea's First Lunar Mission; Spotting Cancer with AIE18
South Korea's First Lunar Mission; Spotting Cancer with AIExplores 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. - Asian Tech Brings Hope for the Future at CES 2023E19
Asian Tech Brings Hope for the Future at CES 2023The 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. - Women in Tech and Finance; Phiona OkumuE20
Women in Tech and Finance; Phiona OkumuWith 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. - South East Asia Tourism Rebound; Food Tech for Flavors in AsiaE21
South East Asia Tourism Rebound; Food Tech for Flavors in AsiaIn 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. - Asia's "StockX" for Luxury Watches; Art BaselE23
Asia's "StockX" for Luxury Watches; Art BaselWith 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. - Ethics of AI in Asia; Flip Phone ComebackE28
Ethics of AI in Asia; Flip Phone ComebackMacao 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. - Adventure Travel World Summit; Tencent's Payment in the Palm of your HandsE29
Adventure Travel World Summit; Tencent's Payment in the Palm of your HandsLearning 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. - AI SmartphonesE35
AI SmartphonesAn 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. - Asia Trade & Economy / Luxury RetailE41
Asia Trade & Economy / Luxury RetailWhat 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. - Aviation Festival AsiaE43
Aviation Festival AsiaCNN'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. - Future Cities / SMEs in SEAE44
Future Cities / SMEs in SEAAmidst 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. - AI & Robotics in AsiaE46
AI & Robotics in AsiaDespite 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. - HMC Innovation Center / Durian ExportsE47
HMC Innovation Center / Durian ExportsCNN'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. - Osaka ExpoE48
Osaka ExpoSince 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. - Floating Solar Farms / 'On' Running in AsiaE49
Floating Solar Farms / 'On' Running in AsiaExploring 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. - Asia's Economic Outlook / Din Tai FungE52
Asia's Economic Outlook / Din Tai FungCNN'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. - Chinese Brands Go Global / Comic Con Hong KongE56
Chinese Brands Go Global / Comic Con Hong KongCNN's Hanako Montgomery explores how Chinese brands are expanding worldwide in search of new consumers, less competition, and higher profits. CNN's Ivan Watson attends Hong Kong's first-ever Comic Con to explore the mega-event and see how AI is impacting the industry.