Impact and Influence
Our December issue centres around the subject of Asia’s Most Influential, a new tentpole that features just over 100 prominent philanthropists and social-minded entrepreneurs who are driving changes across Asia. This Impact List includes inspiring stories of those who have found their true callings in enterprises such as animal rescue, sustainable fashion and social housing.
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Asia's Most Influential: Adrian Cheng, CEO Of New World Development And Founder of The K11 Group
The Scene
Adrian Cheng is leading the charge in the art industry. His boundary-breaking efforts and exhibitions through his K11 Art Foundation have gained him a spot on The Impact List 2020
Introducing Asia's Most Influential: The Impact List
The Scene
Tatler introduces an ambitious new directory of the most influential individuals who are defining the future of Asia: The Impact List
Prenetics Founder Danny Yeung On Helping Restore Normality During Covid-19
Power & Purpose
Danny Yeung, CEO and co-founder of genetic testing company Prenetics, has launched fast, cheap and—he says—accurate Covid-19 rapid testing to help restore normality to a stricken world
Asia's Most Influential: Jill Robinson, Founder And Director Of Animals Asia
The Scene
Jill Robinson, founder and director of Animals Asia has been championing for animal rights, who gained her a spot on The Impact List 2020 for her dedication to improving the welfare of animals across Asia
Asia's Most Influential: Alia Eyres, CEO Of Mother's Choice
The Scene
Alia Eyres, CEO of Mother's Choice has been helping girls and young women in crisis. Her work and dedication to improving the lives of women and children have earned her a spot on The Impact List 2020
Asia's Most Influential: David Yeung, Founder Of Green Monday And Green Common
The Scene
An honouree on The Impact List 2020, David Yeung, founder of Green Monday and Green Common is leading the charge in healthy eating and lifestyle
Asia's Most Influential: John Wood, Founder Of Room To Read
The Scene
An honouree on The Impact List 2020, John Wood, founder of Room to Read is working to improve literacy and gender equality in education in developing countries
Asia's Most Influential: Jessica Tam, Head Of The Social Enterprise Business Centre
The Scene
An honouree on The Impact List 2020, head of the Social Enterprise Business Centre, Jessica Tam has been launching projects to help children and the elderly population
Asia's Most Influential: David Begbie, Co-Founder Of Crossroads Foundation
The Scene
As the co-founder of Crossroads Foundation, David Begbie has been providing vulnerable people with the resources they need—earning him a spot on The Impact List 2020
Asia's Most Influential: Ricky Yu, Founder Of Light Be
The Scene
Ricky Yu, founder of Light Be, the first social housing enterprise in Hong Kong is seeking to lift individuals out of short-term poverty. His work gains him a spot on The Impact List 2020
Asia's Most Influential: Lee Swee Lin, Kim Lim & Suzanne Ling, Founders Of Social Enterprise, PichaEats
The Scene
Honourees on The Impact List 2020, Lee Swee Lin, Kim Lim & Suzanne Ling were volunteering at a refugee learning centre when they came up with PichaEats to help more students stay in school
Asia's Most Influential: Wang Canfa, The Environmental Lawyer
The Scene
Environmental lawyer and director of the Centre for Legal Assistance to Pollution Victims, Wang Canfa's passion for environmental protection puts him under the spotlight on The Impact List 2020
Asia's Most Influential: Myla Villanueva, Chairwoman of MDI Group
The Scene
Founder of five start-up companies. Myla Villanueva's efforts to raise political awareness and volunteerism gains her a spot on The Impact List 2020
Asia's Most Influential: Isabel & Melati Wijsen, Founders of Bye Bye Plastic Bags
The Scene
Honourees on The Impact List 2020, sisters Isabel and Melati Wijse founded Bye Bye Plastic Bags when they 10 and 12 years old, inspiring people around the world to become more aware of the environmental impacts of plastic bag use
Asia's Most Influential: Shiori Ito, Freelance Journalist And Filmmaker
The Scene
Freelance journalist and filmmaker, Shiori Ito has become a feminist icon after winning a high-profile rape case last December, becoming one of the most influential people of 2020, and earning a spot on The Impact List 2020
Asia's Most Influential: Ko Swe Win, Editor-In-Chief of Myanmar Now
The Scene
An honouree on The Impact List 2020, Editor-In-Chief of Myanmar Now, Ko Swe Win's brave stance against a powerful Buddhist monk caused him to be sued and jailed, but Swe Win's belief in democracy and liberty leads him to continuously speak out
Asia's Most Influential: Mechai Viravaidya, Founder of The Population And Community Development Association
The Scene
Mechai Viravaidya dedication to normalising the use of contraceptives in Thailand lands him on The Impact List 2020
Asia's Most Influential: Peter Tsai, Inventor Of N95 Masks
The Scene
An honouree on The Impact List 2020, inventor and retired professor, Peter Tsai patented the filtration material used in the N95 masks 25 years ago. The events of 2020 have brought him in the news again this year, and back to the laboratory developing fresh ideas