Angelica Ang

Angelica Ang is a Singapore-based journalist who covers the Asia-Pacific region. Before joining Fortune, she was a breaking news reporter at the Straits Times. She is a graduate of the National University of Singapore and Columbia University.

  • Anthony Tan, chief executive officer of Grab Holdings Ltd., speaks during the Singapore FinTech Festival in Singapore, on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The conference runs through Nov. 4. Photographer: Lionel Ng/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesAsia

    Grab CEO Anthony Tan suggests drivers could upscale to ‘new kinds of jobs’ as the firm prepares to launch robobuses next year

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  • 047<br /> FORTUNE GLOBAL FORUM<br /> Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<br /> Monday, October 27, 2025 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM<br /> LUNCH SESSIONS<br /> HACKING OUR DEFENSES<br /> As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and more frequent, the stakes for companies protect their data and people have never been higher. Leaders in global payments and<br /> enterprise technology will share insights on how threats are evolving—and what’s needed to stay prepared. Topics will include growing risks across regions, the role of AI in both attacks and defense, and why security is as much about people and processes as it is about tools. What does it really take to stay resilient in a world where every vulnerability can become a headline? And what bold moves should leaders make now to harden their defenses before the next breach? Hosted by Rubrik<br /> Ali Abdulhasan, Founder and CEO, Tap Payments<br /> Pieter Bil, Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Kyndryl<br /> Michael Martin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, RapidSoS<br /> Bipul Sinha, Chief Executive Officer, Rubrik<br /> Moderator: Matt Heimer, Fortune Photograph by Stuart Isett/FortuneCybersecurity

    AI empowers criminals to launch ‘customized attacks at scale’—but could also help firms fortify their defenses, say tech industry leaders

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  • 017<br /> FORTUNE GLOBAL FORUM<br /> Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<br /> Sunday, October 26, 2025 12:15-12:30<br /> WINNING OVER THE WORLD<br /> Saudi Arabia has rapidly expanded its tourism sector since launching tourist visas in 2019, welcoming 116 million visitors last year alone. Tourism now contributes a significant share of the GDP and over $800 billion in investments through 2030 are fueling luxury resorts, cultural attractions, and entertainment facilities across the Kingdom. But sustaining this momentum requires solving critical challenges: infrastructure capacity, workforce development, and fierce global competition. Can Saudi Arabia capture its share of the travel market? And what will it take to become one of the world&#8217;s premier destinations? H.E. Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia<br /> In conversation with: Hala Gorani, Contributing Correspondent, NBC News Photograph by Iman Al-dabbagh/FortuneMiddle East

    Saudi Arabia wants to become a tourist hot spot and is building 300,000 new hotel rooms to get there

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  • East Timor&#8217;s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao attends the 20th East Asia Summit during the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, 2025. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP) (Photo by MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images)Asia

    Why ASEAN membership matters for Southeast Asia’s smallest economy: It’s a ‘credible signal’ of stability to wary international investors

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  • 049<br /> FORTUNE GLOBAL FORUM<br /> Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<br /> Monday, October 27, 2025 2:25-2:50<br /> THE GLOBAL FORCES RESHAPING FINANCIAL MARKETS<br /> In an ever-increasingly connected world, financial markets play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of capital across borders and time zones. For market operators, the rise of digital trading systems and new blockchain technology holds promise for always-on accessibility but comes with potential drawbacks, including gaps in oversight, cyberattacks, and navigating complex regulatory environments. What are the global forces influencing financial markets? How can market operators worldwide advance transparency that enables investors to match their portfolios with environmental and social objectives while reinforcing global market trust? A panel of financial market decision makers share their strategic insights. Eng. Khalid Abdullah Al Hussan, Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Tadawul Group<br /> Bonnie Y. Chan, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited<br /> Bob McCooey, Vice Chairman, Nasdaq<br /> Moderator: Lee Clifford, Fortune Photograph by Stuart Isett/FortuneInvesting

    HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan says global stock exchanges have to work together to stay relevant in a crypto age

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  • An aerial view shows Bekasi city, an industrial city located only 22 kilometers from the center of Jakarta, covered in air pollution haze in Bekasi, Indonesia, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Aditya Irawan/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Asia

    Deaths from air pollution could cost Southeast Asia nearly $600 billion by 2050, says new study

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