Fortune has highlighted ten influential women in Asia for 2026, spanning various fields including sports, culinary arts, conservation, and space exploration. Among them are badminton champion An Se-young, Michelin-starred chef Cho Eun-hee, tennis player Alex Eala, and conservationist Farwiza Farhan. The list also features astronaut Lai Ka-ying, actress Tao Okamoto, and Aireen Omar, who is leading Malaysia's AI initiatives. AI
IMPACT Aireen Omar's appointment to lead Malaysia's AI agency highlights the country's focus on developing its AI sector.
RANK_REASON The article is a listicle highlighting influential individuals, not a primary announcement of a new model, research, or significant industry event.
- Alexandra Eala
- An Se-young
- China
- Cho Eun-hee
- Farwiza Farhan
- Fortune
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Lai Ka-ying
- Leuser Ecosystem
- Onjium
- Philippines
- Seoul
- Shenzhou 23
- South Korea
- Sumatra
- Tao Okamoto
- Tiangong space station
- Whitley Gold Award
- Wimbledon
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