Milly Chan - Producer
Milly Chan
Producer
Milly Chan is a Producer for CNN International based at the network's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong.
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Cashmere demand is threatening Mongolia’s steppe. Can the industry go sustainable?
Aug 12, 2023
The luxury wool is prized for its durability and warmth, but growing demand is taking a toll on the environment and jeopardizing traditional ways of life.
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Indonesia’s tourism strategy is ‘evolving immensely,’ says country’s tourism minister
Feb 13, 2023
With China’s borders now open, Southeast Asia’s tourism-dependent economies stand to benefit, including Indonesia. CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout speaks to Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy about the country’s evolving tourism strategy, and the path to recovery in 2023.
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Fried squid and Oreos on pizza? Why Pizza Hut in Taiwan experiments with unusual flavor combinations
Feb 13, 2023
Pizza Hut Taiwan has become infamous in the fast food world for its toppings, with combinations ranging from cheese, mango and durian, to bubble tea and brown sugar. But, as CNN correspondent Will Ripley finds out, there’s a strategy behind the company’s attention-grabbing ingredients.
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Tech giants like Sony and LG Display are making inroads into the auto sector – it could change the way we think about cars
Jan 18, 2023
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is a space for companies to showcase their latest and wildest innovations on a global stage, including cutting-edge new cars. This year, many exhibitors put the spotlight on the software that powers them.
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At the Consumer Electronics Show, gaming companies still bet big on virtual reality
Jan 18, 2023
Demand for VR gaming is set to explode this year. At the CES 2023, in Las Vegas, some companies honed in on the mechanics of making simulated experiences more lifelike.
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Indonesia’s iconic kiosks go online
Nov 16, 2022
On street corners across Indonesia, you’ll find a mom-and-pop kiosk, known as a “warung”. They’re part of daily life in the country, best known for selling home essentials, snacks and noodles. But tech company Bukalapak believes this is just the start of what these micro vendors have to offer.
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Move over Netflix and Disney+ – this Indonesian streaming service is dominating screens across the country
Nov 16, 2022
Homegrown streamer Vidio is Indonesia’s most-watched platform, beating global giants. The key to their success, Vidio says? Championing local filmmaking.
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Formula One’s roaring return to Asia
Oct 17, 2022
This month, the F1 championship returned to Asia for the first time since 2019. CNN’s Amanda Davies sits down with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, while CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout explores what the racing series means for businesses in the region.
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How a traditional pewter company is adapting with the times
Oct 17, 2022
It started as a humble pewter shop in 1885, run by a Chinese immigrant looking to make ends meet in Malaysia. Since then, Royal Selangor has developed a cult following for its luxury gifts and artwork. CNN’s Will Ripley finds out how the company is attracting a new generation of customers.
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Tackling mental health stigma in Asia: there’s an app for that
Sep 21, 2022
In Asia, addressing mental health concerns comes with unique cultural challenges, particularly in the workplace. Singapore-based startups Intellect and Ami are betting on technology to change that — and it could be big business.
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Fried chicken and rice pizzas: How inflation is changing menus in Asia
Sep 13, 2022
As inflation bites, some supermarket and restaurant chains in Asia are adopting creative new strategies to protect profits.
These ‘flying’ ferries could get you to work in half the time
Jun 29, 2022
Swedish startup Candela has designed fully electric hydrofoil leisure boats and its zero carbon passenger ferries — unveiled on June 22 — are expected to hit the water in Stockholm next year.
Lab-grown ‘human milk’ may be just three years away
May 03, 2022
Breast milk is the perfect food for babies. The possible second best, according to a North Carolina startup? “Human milk” grown in the lab.
About
Milly Chan is a Producer for CNN International based at the network’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong.
Chan creates cross-platform content across a range of subjects, from technology and global energy to art and travel. She has also produced environment-focused half hour shows, including Eco Solutions and Going Green.
Chan joined CNN in 2019 and was previously based in the network’s London bureau. Her work has been recognized by the ContentAsia Awards, winning ‘Best Covid-19 Factual Feature’ for Inventing Tomorrow: Tech In a Time of Pandemic in 2020.
Before CNN, Chan freelanced in television production in London and studied English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford.