Around Asia

Meet the inspiring men and women gracing the covers of our regional titles

Ming Ho-tang, recipient of the Most Stylish Woman award at the 2018 Hong Kong Tatler Ball, was photographed at Macau’s Morpheus hotel for the cover story. In the feature, she discusses everything from fashion tips to her philanthropic work.

Singaporean doctor and fashion savant Georgia Lee showcases her edgy aesthetic in this month’s cover story. Also, art champions Emi Eu and Audrey Yeo give the low-down on their new platform for promoting Southeast Asian art.

Lucy Torres-gomez, honoured as Philippine Tatler’s Most Stylish Woman last year, stars on the cover. A former television personality, Lucy now serves as a congresswoman for the fourth district of the province of Leyte, where she was born.

Steven Hung is chairman of Waterland Securities by day but devotes his every spare minute to the Hung’s Arts Foundation, an organisation he founded with his wife, Lindy Chern, in 1999 to promote and preserve antiques.

Celebrated authors Hao Jingfang and Wang Zhanhei share the cover this month. Both have recently picked up major awards, with Jingfang winning the prestigious Hugo Award and Zhanhei taking home the Blancpain-imaginist Literary Prize.

Cover star Maliwan Prayongphan started her career as a flight attendant before following her dreams to become an entrepreneur. She explains how she’s looking to give discerning women the perfect silhouette with Body Secret, her lingerie brand.