Around Asia
Meet the inspiring people featured in Tatler’s regional titles
TATLER HONG KONG
Jennifer Yu Cheng appears on the cover this month. In her interview, the deputy vice‑chairwoman and group president of CTF Education Group imparts her philosophy on the importance of STEM, self‑care and setting up young people for the future.
TATLER INDONESIA
Los Angeles‑born, Jakarta‑based Jasmine Prasetio worked in Singapore and Hong Kong before becoming managing director of Sotheby’s Indonesia. She discusses the empowerment of women through the art industry and giving Southeast Asian art the spotlight it deserves.
TATLER MALAYSIA
Fintech entrepreneur Foong Chee Mun of the Us‑based digital finance platform Moneylion outlines the company’s ambition to expand its reach to Southeast Asia and what the rise of fintech means for the future of the finance industry.
TATLER PHILIPPINES
On the cover of our women’s issue this month is the first‑ever Filipino Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Maria Ressa, a champion of responsible journalism, safeguarding press freedom and holding power to account. The award‑winning author and activist reveals her journey to the world’s most prestigious accolade.
SHANGLIU TATLER
Director Wang Xiaozhen’s meta‑realistic film Love Poem takes a hard look at married life and, despite being shot on a shoestring budget, took home the prize in the Best Feature Film and Best Actor categories at the 14th First International Film Festival in 2020. In this issue, he talks about life after the awards and where he finds new sources of inspiration.
TATLER SINGAPORE
Media veteran Sharanjit Leyl discusses mental health in the digital age and her own experience of dealing with social media vitriol. She shares insights on how to build a social media landscape that’s diverse, equitable and inclusive.
TATLER TAIWAN
Taiwanese American writer and director Fiona Roan turned her own experience of immigrating to the US and returning to Taiwan into her first feature film: the multi‑award‑nominated American Girl, which was released last year. She discusses her journey— both professional and emotional—this month.