Michelle Toh 卓晓慧

Hong Kong

Award-winning journalist📍 CNN, Hong Kong

Michelle Toh 卓晓慧

Hong Kong

Award-winning journalist📍 CNN, Hong Kong

Spain Reaches Record Unemployment, Exacerbates Brain Drain Problem
This sets the number at nearly 6 million people – or nearly half the number of adults under 25 – without jobs, in a country that comparatively spawns more graduates than the rest of the European Union – 40% of 25- to 34-year-olds against the European Union average of 34%, according to the Guardian. Such is the value of a Spanish university degree.
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Insurance Agency Owner: Lack of Funding Shows Government is “Oblivious”
The agency owner said being a woman in the male-dominated insurance industry has been advantageous to her business.
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Why Andrew Mason Getting Fired Can Make People Feel Good
Other than adding to the growing number of CEOs who have been dismissed from their companies, perhaps one of the most remarkable things about his exit was his touchingly candid farewell memo to employees.
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Service Sector Pushes China Toward Consumer-Driven Economy
For the first time, the service sector has accounted for a larger share of gross domestic product in China.
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Stagnant Politics Show Student Loan Rates Likely to Double
The increased interest rate would affect approximately 7 million students, who will be taking out subsidized loans for the next school year and represent a third of undergraduate students .
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Egypt Expels Turkish Ambassador
Egyptian authorities said Saturday that they were expelling the Turkish ambassador for "provocative" criticisms of the government made by the prime minister of Turkey, in a move to sever diplomatic relations with one of the Middle East's most prominent players.
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LAX Operations Resume After Shooter False Alarm
Police had feared another shooting at the airport when a gunman was reported at Terminal 4 the night before, just as a woman was seen losing control of her minivan and colliding with several vehicles.
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Under China’s New Leadership, A Fresh Emphasis On Income Inequality
The government pointed to the large disparity in urban-rural development as one of the country’s most pressing income-related problems.
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Why Foxconn Should Serve As An Example
While no one person is to blame for Foxconn's every trouble, accountability should be taken for the series of misfortunes that have surrounded the supply chain giant, and even after three years of bad press, it seems no one is ready to take it.
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House Votes To Ease Immigration For "Skilled" Foreign Workers
The House of Representatives voted last week to reduce visa restrictions for foreigners who obtain advanced degrees from American universities, frustrating Democrats who said the proposed rules still excluded too many people deserving of visas.
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Is Occupy L.A. A Self-Directed Mess?
His laissez-faire philosophy may sound too idealistic or broad to translate into substantive action. Speaking with other activists, few were able to outline any clear goals or legislative demands.
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Prop 33, Prop 34, Prop 37, Prop 39 Down To The Wire
California voters should be cognizant when voting Tuesday about George Joseph's latest admission.
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In China, Air Pollution Drives Expats Away
A haze of pollution envelopes Changsha, a major commercial city in south-central China. As China’s Air Pollution Index (API) reached a world-record high this January, a new trend began to emerge: expatriate workers who had once been attracted to the country’s economic opportunities were starting to leave.
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The Combat-Chic Army Jackets We're Obsessing Over
From oversized styles to more fitted silhouettes, the utility jacket is our new favorite piece of outerwear for spring.
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India's Liberation Of Women May Have Made Them More Vulnerable
The gradual increase in the prominence of women may have appeared "as a threat and a challenge."
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Virginia Senate Race in "Statistical Dead Heat"
Former Virginia governors Tim Kaine and George Allen have attracted attention over an unprecedented $53 million in their bid for Senate, making it the most expensive Senate race in the country.
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Michelle Toh 卓晓慧

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I’m a writer and reporter for CNN based in Hong Kong, covering business and tech across Asia Pacific.

Before joining CNN, I was the Hong Kong editor of Fortune.

I have covered some of the top stories in global business, including the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic, China's crackdown on private enterprise, the corporate response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Evergrande crisis, the US-China trade war, the impact of the Hong Kong protests, and Huawei's battle in the United States.

Recently, I led a team across six bureaus that won an Award of Excellence from the Society of News Design for a project on workplace discrimination against Asians around the world.

I've interviewed leaders of some of the world's top companies, including Tiffany CEO Alessandro Bogliolo, Netflix COO Greg Peters, Galaxy Entertainment's billionaire Chairman Lui Che Woo, Tinder CEO Elie Seidman, Grab Co-Founder Tan Hooi Ling, Impossible Foods President Dennis Woodside, and Yum China CEO Joey Wat.

My work has been featured in outlets including TIME, USA Today, and HuffPost. I've also moderated or covered panels at major international conferences, such as CES in Las Vegas and Shanghai, Most Powerful Women, and RISE.

I was born in Malaysia and raised in Hong Kong. I graduated from the University of Southern California and have spent time living in Los Angeles, Beijing, London and New York.