Generation T Asia

This account is owned by Generation T, a platform for young leaders shaping Asia's future. We rarely tweet, but follow us on or Instagram

[Maria Ressa @mariaressa]

Thank you for your kind words, @leesw1985! Really enjoyed listening to @paragkhanna and Matt. The questions were great, and thanks for pushing me to give you personal lessons.

[Kissa Castañeda @kissacastaneda]

“The destruction has happened, the question is what are we going to create? If we don’t have trust then we will leave behind the best of what humanity is” - @mariaressa on #GenTStream

[Kissa Castañeda @kissacastaneda]

What I learned from @paragkhanna’s talk on #GenTStream today:
- People will invest more on essential goods like education
- Mobility will remain and many are currently rethinking their 5 block radius
- We need to celebrate localisation and this will create a “positive arms race”

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

Thank you, Helmy!

[Dr Haji Helmy @dochelmy]

Had the pleasure of watching/listening to the amazingly talented @Shilaamzah courtesy of @GenerationTAsia’s Gen T Stream event.

#newfan

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

We talk to the renowned Muslim singer Shila Amzah, on how she beat all odds and became one of the most successful female pop-stars in China. Read our full interview here: https://t.co/T4HiAsmyO2
#popstar #China #Malaysia

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

Singapore-based scientist @thedeanh's AI platform enables enables shorter lead time for both drug development and patient recovery. Here's how

https://t.co/PLChbqtK4H

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

We’ve all experienced that horrifying moment when you reach for a handshake but they grab you for a kiss on the cheek, resulting in a graceless half-hug. We speak to two etiquette experts to discover how to keep dignity intact next time:
https://t.co/fZHrJznkgh
#etiquette

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

Gen.T partnered with The Shiner Education Foundation to host a day filled with musical and artistic activities for students in Taiwan, as part of our Connect To Change event. See the highlights of the event here https://t.co/INKfev4m3J

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

The Conscious Festival is coming to Singapore this November 2-3. An event run by the online platform Green Is The New Black, it features inspiring environmental talks and a marketplace stocked by more than 100 conscious brands. Read what to expect here
https://t.co/5WVlQ071Wq

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

We talk to Gen.T honouree Sissi Chao about harnessing the power of upcycling to address textile waste, and she explains why, “waste is a misplaced resource–it’s like gold.” Read our key talking points here https://t.co/3sMcOWeeaN

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

We talk to Saxon Chen, a Gen.T honouree leading the digitalisation of healthcare in Asia, about the societal shift towards people taking initiative to understanding their personal health, opposed to a complete reliance on doctors. Read more here https://t.co/xWqeP5Hcql

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

We talk to Gen.T honouree Anupong Kuttikul, the co-founder of Carnival Supply, one of Southeast Asia’s most successful streetwear retailers, about Asia's growing role in the rise of streetwear. Read our interview here
https://t.co/BV77ZP0VKc

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

As part of our Connect To Change campaign, Gen.T partnered with Teach For China and the United Nations Development Programme to host a trio of keynotes on the topic "Youth Responsibility And Social Innovation." Watch the video here
https://t.co/Yv8YlZ3X04

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

Sharul Channa, a renowned Singaporean comic and Gen.T honouree, talks to us about the discrimination she and other female comics have come to see as standard within the industry and how they’re working to obliterate the old-fashioned gender roles https://t.co/I1gVetJsOD

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

We hosted our second Enter The World Of… event in Taiwan, this time with a focus on innovation. Three Gen.T honourees spoke at the event about the AI, innovation and tech trends that will define the next decade. See the photos here
https://t.co/n3ARrrETAY

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

As part of our Connect To Change campaign, Gen.T partnered with Mano Amiga Philippines to provide educational opportunities for underprivileged youth, through a variety of creative workshops led by Gen.T honourees. Watch the video here
https://t.co/l8Mud60UXx
#Philippines

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

Fashion designer Mark Bumgarner didn’t always have his heart set on design, in fact, he spent most of his life as a professional racing car driver. We speak to Bumgarner about the difficulties that surround switching careers and how to overcome them.
https://t.co/VJp9RpCoeo

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

For our Connect To Change event in Indonesia, we teamed up with Pansophia Nusantara Foundation and Gen.T honouree Gigih Septianto to raise awareness of the environmental issues facing Indonesia. Watch the video here
https://t.co/qdhHHDjsUU

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

Passion is an essential part of success. We asked 11 Gen.T honourees from Taiwan to tell us exactly what ‘passion’ means to them. Watch the video to see what they had to say.
https://t.co/IomxZ2OKjr

[Generation T Asia @GenerationTAsia]

As part of our Connect To Change programme, Gen.T partnered with Mano Amiga Philippines, an organisation co-founded by Gen.T honouree Lynn Pinugu, together working to provide underprivileged youth with education opportunities. See the photos here
https://t.co/7dshUK4ZPS