Microsoft Research Asia conducts fundamental, curiosity-driven research with the goal of realizing Microsoft's vision of future computing. By harnessing the best talent from Asia and the world, Microsoft Research Asia, based in Beijing with about 280 researchers, has grown to be a world-class research lab. Dr Hon has requested to visit A*STAR to find out about A*STAR’s research projects, our research priorities and future plans. He held discussions with A*STAR Chairman and toured the FusionWorld.