Tatler Most Influential
Meet the visionaries, innovators and leaders driving meaningful change across business, culture and society in Asia and beyond
Collection
Anthony Tan and Chloe Tong: the power couple on love, legacy and building their foundation together
Power & Purpose
Anthony Tan and Chloe Tong open a new chapter in family philanthropy with the Ace Team Foundation, guided by shared values, lived experience and a belief that meaningful change begins at home—and grows when communities come together with purpose
Cover story: 40 years on, Dato’ Sheila Majid lives by her own rhythm
Lifestyle
After 40 years in the spotlight, Dato’ Sheila Majid remains grounded in the same grace and discipline that defined her from the start
From rage to radical empathy: activist and astronaut Amanda Nguyen’s lessons on fighting for change
Power & Purpose
Astronaut, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen on why rage isn’t enough, how beauty can be a form of rebellion and what going to space taught her about being human
Johnathan Hanh Nguyen on the destiny that he could not refuse
Power & Purpose
Johnathan Hanh Nguyen reflects on a life defined not only by extraordinary success, but by the roads he felt morally driven to take. From aviation and international trade to luxury retail, his vision has reshaped Vietnam’s commercial landscape and broadly impacted the industry throughout Asia. Yet behind every milestone lies a deeper story—of duty, conviction, and a path he walked not for himself, but in response to a deeper sense of shared responsibility
Tatler Most Influential 2025: How Neo Kah Kiat built a food empire—and a culture of giving—at Neo Group
Power & Purpose
As the founder of Singapore’s largest catering group, Neo Kah Kiat built Neo Group Limited through bold reinvention. Today, he pairs entrepreneurial ambition with a deep commitment to mentorship, empowerment and sustained community giving
Cover Story: Dato’ Sri Meer Sadik Habib on building a legacy where trust and tradition never go out of style
Power & Purpose
Guided by trust, tradition and a distinctly Malaysian spirit, Dato’ Sri Meer Sadik Habib transformed his family’s small jewellery store into a symbol of national pride, redefining how the world sees Malaysian craftsmanship, one brilliant facet at a time
Jungle Ventures founding partner Anurag Srivastava on conscious leadership and lasting impact
Power & Purpose
Guided by a people‐first philosophy, Jungle Ventures founding partner Anurag Srivastava builds purpose‐driven companies that prove success and social conscience can thrive together
Tatler cover star Peter Woo shares some words of wisdom to live by
Power & Purpose
Every issue, we ask our cover star a round of quickfire questions that give us a little more insight into their personalities. This month is one of Hong Kong’s most recognisable business leaders: Peter Woo
Tatler Most Influential 2025: Behind Yvon Bock’s mission to protect innovation and empower mothers through Hegen
Power & Purpose
Hegen founder Yvon Bock turned a decade of lived experience—and a fiercely defended patent—into one of Singapore’s most influential maternal-care brands. From pioneering the Sqround bottle to launching The Hegen Foundation, she is reshaping how mothers are supported around the world
Tatler Most Influential 2025: Gabriel Tan redefines global design with quiet, poetic precision
Power & Purpose
From Porto to Singapore, designer Gabriel Tan is redefining contemporary design through quiet originality, ethical collaboration and a global vision rooted in timeless, human connection
Tatler Most Influential 2025: These are the Malaysian leaders at the forefront of their industries
Power & Purpose
From executives shaping finance to artists, the Tatler Most Influential 2025 honourees from Malaysia hail from diverse backgrounds
Tatler Most Influential 2025: Unveiling the 100 leaders shaping the future of Thailand
Power & Purpose
These are the leaders transforming Thailand’s economy, culture and society, and charting a course toward a more inspired and progressive future. Meet the 100 most influential people from Thailand who have been named Tatler Most Influential (TMI) 2025
Tatler Most Influential 2025: Indonesia’s defining voices in art, business and social Impact
Power & Purpose
From artists and social innovators to business leaders, the Tatler Most Influential 2025 Indonesia honourees come from diverse fields, showcasing creativity, empathy and impactful leadership
Hung Vo: “Marketing, if done right, can make society better”
Power & Purpose
We began our conversation with Mr Hung Vo with a simple question: After two decades in the industry, who do you see yourself as in the world of media and marketing?
Victor Vu’s untravelled path
Lifestyle
Victor Vu has ventured across a wide range of genres, choosing exploration over repetition even when familiarity might have guaranteed continued box office success. In an industry where playing it safe is often seen as a survival tactic, does such creative ambition verge on risk?
Amanda Nguyen: The first Vietnamese woman in space is rewriting the rules on earth
Power & Purpose
Amanda Nguyen, a civil rights activist who flew in space, won’t let anything stand in her way
Hoang Huong Giang - The one who creates a new playground for F&B
Dining
For over 12 years, Hoang Huong Giang, Founder and CEO of the renowned Dau Homemade chain, has championed a ‘slow business’ philosophy—one that values people, storytelling, and cultural heritage. Her approach has not only shaped the identity of Dau Homemade but has also influenced Vietnam’s F&B industry, from casual dining to the high-end sector
Frédéric Boulin: “What Park Hyatt Saigon created in a short time in Vietnam could take 15 years in Europe”
Power & Purpose
With two decades of storied service behind it, Park Hyatt Saigon remains a benchmark for refined hospitality in Vietnam. At its helm, Frédéric Boulin brings a spirit of adventure, aesthetic precision, and subtle transformation—shaping not only the hotel itself, but its culture
From forgotten children to head chef: Jimmy Pham, founder of KOTO, and the story of “For a Humane Vietnam”
Dining
KOTO, founded by Jimmy Pham, offers not only exquisite Vietnamese culinary experiences but also illuminates the journey of transformation for many disadvantaged young people.
Artisan Phan Ton Tinh Hai and her journey of dedication to elevating Vietnamese cuisine as cultural heritage
Dining
Phan Ton Tinh Hai is a celebrated figure in the culinary world devoted to preserving and elevating the essence of Vietnamese cuisine.
DatVietVAC chairman Dinh Ba Thanh: “Developing a cultural economy will make Vietnam a powerful country in the next decade”
Power & Purpose
Celebrating 30 years of innovation (1994–2024), DatVietVAC Group Holdings—under the visionary leadership of businessman Dinh Ba Thanh—has established itself as the driving force behind Vietnam’s creative economy
ACB Leadership Summit: Chairman Tran Hung Huy and the endeavour to bring Harvard to Vietnamese leaders
Power & Purpose
With the involvement of esteemed professors from Harvard Business School alongside senior figures in Vietnam’s business landscape, the ACB Leadership Summit is set to deliver valuable insights while opening networks.
Tran Viet Hung on building AI Vietnamese style: non-profit, open, and for the community
Power & Purpose
Dr Tran Viet Hung is gradually developing a national strategic indigenous AI ecosystem. Rather than pursuing pure commercialisation, he has chosen a non-profit model aimed at popularising technology, training human resources, and advancing Vietnam’s digital knowledge sovereignty.
Diva Hong Nhung brings light to song in the shadow of cancer
Power & Purpose
Vietnamese audiences were shaken at the announcement of songstress Hong Nhung’s breast cancer diagnosis in January 2025.
Diva Ha Tran: “Resonating with the young generation does not mean losing yourself in the flow”
Lifestyle
Ha Tran’s influence reaches beyond admiration for an icon; she walks alongside young artists, offering guidance as they shape their own identities
Legacy 80: Director of Mua Do Dang Thai Huyen: “I hope young people see themselves in tragic cuts”
Lifestyle
Eighty years after that historic autumn day, Vietnamese cinema welcomes large-scale war film Mua Do, produced by the Central Military Commission of the Ministry of National Defence, with the General Department of Politics assigning it to the People’s Army Cinema.
