In this video, Professor Michael Tse reflects on the shifting landscape of global scientific leadership. While the West built its technological dominance on decades of foundational research — from semiconductors to computing — he highlights the rapid rise of scientific strength across Asia in the past 20–30 years, especially in China, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.

With stronger research institutions, deeper talent pools, and accelerating innovation capacity, he believes the next wave of world-changing breakthroughs will increasingly emerge from this region. The foundation has been built — the next 10–20 years will determine how far it transforms into disruptive technology and global impact.