Around Asia

Meet the inspiring people featured in Tatler’s regional titles

TATLER HONG KONG

On the cover this month is Tyson Yoshi, the Hong Kong rapper who has risen rapidly to fame with an approach to music that looks at some of life’s trickiest issues with honesty. He details his ascent from boarding school in the UK to finding his niche in an industry that has afforded him full control of his image and artistic integrity.

TATLER INDONESIA

Agita Pasaribu wants to prevent online harassment and help those who fall prey to it. She founded Bullyid, which uses AI to identify cyberbullying and other forms of harassment and domestic violence; combining education, law and psychology, the platform provides end-toend services to victims, from information resources to anonymous reporting to legal and mental health support. In this issue, she talks about how to prevent bullying and how to get help when facing abuse.

TATLER MALAYSIA

We speak to Tan Chin Seng, a luthier and the only violin-maker in Southeast Asia, whose handcrafted instruments are used by professional players around the world. He discusses passing on his knowledge and skills to the next generation to keep up the tradition.

TATLER PHILIPPINES

In this issue, we speak to entertainment powerhouse couple Paul Soriano and Toni Gonzaga, go to Madrid for the beautiful wedding of Carlos and Samantha Otermin, probe into the current state of education in the Philippines, and follow chef Chele Gonzalez and food writer Angelo Comsti on their culinary journey to Singapore.

SHANGLIU TATLER

One of the most recognisable Chinese pianists worldwide, Yuja Wang is known for being both a rule-breaker and a musician of unparalleled prowess. She lets Tatler in on the real story behind the headlines and sheds light on her experiences and emotions as a travelling artist who spends a lot of time away from home.

TATLER SINGAPORE

Philanthropist Betty Chen is the life patron of the Chinese Women’s Association, for which she served as president for 26 years until 2016. As the cover star of Tatler Singapore’s 40th anniversary issue, the nonagenarian discusses some of her proudest achievements with the organisation, how her mother inspired her to champion women’s rights, and what keeps her curious about the world.

TATLER TAIWAN

Tatler catches up with Cindy Chao, of Cindy Chao The Art Jewel, whose recent developments include her collaboration with four artists from four countries—the Netherlands, Singapore, France and Belgium—for the Cindy Chao Gallery, which will open at Taipei’s Regent Hotel in October.