Around Asia

Meet the inspiring people featured in Tatler’s regional titles

TATLER HONG KONG

On the cover of Tatler Hong Kong are property tycoon Cecil Chao and his daughter Gigi. The duo discusses rebuilding their relationship after Cecil sparked a global media storm in 2012 by publicly offering US$65 million to any man who could convince Gigi, once described as the “most famous lesbian in Asia”, to marry him. tatlerhongkong.com

TATLER INDONESIA

Justin Lim, director of the multi-pronged, globespanning Hemera Group, talks about pivoting his businesses in Southeast Asia in response to the coronavirus pandemic. He is planning to open Covid-19 testing labs in Indonesia and glove and mask factories in Malaysia, among other projects. tatlerindonesia.com

TATLER MALAYSIA

On the cover of Tatler Malaysia’s September issue is acclaimed rug designer Omar Khan, whose creations can be seen in luxury hotels and designer stores around the world. tatlermalaysia.com

TATLER PHILIPPINES

Donnie Tantoco, president of Rustan Commercial Corporation—which owns and operates a string of high-end department stores around the country—and his wife, Crickette, welcome Tatler Philippines into their beautiful weekend home. tatlerphilippines.com

SHANGLIU TATLER

Shangliu Tatler profiles six members of China’s most powerful families: Annabel Yao, Katherine Gao, Iris Cao, Wang Lu, Melody Zhao and Huang Sun Chunxia. They reveal how they hope to continue—and contribute to—their families’ legacies. shangliutatler.com

TATLER SINGAPORE

In the first instalment of a new column about the arts, Tatler Singapore speaks to three traditional dance troupes, including the Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre (pictured) about how they are evolving to stay relevant and engaging with a new generation of audience. tatlersingapore.com

TATLER TAIWAN

Tatler Taiwan profiles three stars of the theatre community: Hsi-wen Wang, founder of Studio M; theatre director Stan Lai; and Cheng Tsung-lung (pictured), the new artistic director of Taiwan’s acclaimed and beloved Cloud Gate Dance Theatre. tatlertaiwan.com