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How To Find The Perfect Partner (In Business)

Valentine’s Day is in the rear-view mirror for another year, but the usual deluge of “finding the perfect partner” content got us thinking about the path to the second most important partner in your life: your business partner. Sadly, there’s no Cosmo quiz with all the answers for finding your ideal match. It’s a case of trial and error—and in some cases a bit of dumb luck, too. We asked five Generation T listers to give us their take on what makes the perfect partner in business. As expected, finding someone who shares your vision and complements your skills were top of the list of priorities, but not always for the reasons we were expecting—and they were far from the only factors to consider. And because this couldn’t be a Valentine’s Day-related article without it, we also asked each Gen.T lister to tell the story of how they met their (business) partner.

11 Malaysian Power Couples Give Tips On Striking A Successful Work-Life Balance With Your Partner

For the second instalment of the Malaysia Tatler x Lexus Malaysia Power Series, we brought 8 dynamic couples together to discuss a highly relatable topic – being thoughtful at work and at home with your partner for a successful work-life balance. Many couples today are career-orientated, which brings its own set of advantages and challenges, especially when you add family management into the mix. The bulk of those in attendance are working together. Michele Kwok and Fred Choo of Soul Society acted as the moderators for the open dialogue, having worked together in a number of businesses they've created over 20 years. They are also outspoken about the benefits of working together. The venue for the night took place at Rama V, with beverages supplied by Macallan. Here are the essential lessons we've learnt after sitting in on such an engaging evening.

5 Things Every Entrepreneur Needs To Know About Branding

Award-winning creative director Ruth Chao on how to build an effective brand strategy for your startup

This Man Wants To Upgrade Your Cinema Experience

Emperor Group’s first cinema in Hong Kong is bringing the global trend of luxe screening rooms to the city. Emperor’s Alex Yeung explains how

6 Ways Peter Woo Completely Transformed The Murray, Hong Kong

First built in the 1960s for the purpose of housing government offices, the Murray has just reopened as a sleek new luxury hotel. Peter Woo, the man behind its epic transformation, tells us how he re-envisioned the iconic Hong Kong property

Klook’s Founder On How To Build A Business Across Borders

Travel app Klook is Asia’s largest in-destination services booking platform. From Seoul to Singapore, travellers use Klook to get preferential rates and access at tourist attractions and services. In Hong Kong, that means everything from Disneyland to the Peak Tram. When Generation T lister Eric Gnock Fah co-founded the Hong Kong-based startup in 2014, the platform was built to scale across borders from its inception. “From day one we were in Hong Kong, and within two months we set up in Shenzhen and then Taipei,” says the Mauritius-born entrepreneur. Klook now employs over 500 people in 15 cities across the world. “A year ago, we had 160 people,” says Gnock Fah. “By the end of this year it will be close to 800 or 1,000.” The company’s growth has been propelled by several successful rounds of funding, culminating in a US$60 million series C in October 2017 that added Goldman Sachs to its list of high-profile backers. Klook recently reached another milestone by opening an office in Amsterdam—its first outside Asia. “We’re the leader in Asia, and now we want to tackle the US and Europe,” says Gnock Fah. Given Gnock Fah’s success building a startup to be multinational from day one, he’s perfectly placed to offer advice on how to create a business that seemingly transcends borders. Here are his five tips.

Han Chong Of Fashion Label Self-Portrait On The 7 Things That Matter To Him

Self-Portrait is one of those contemporary designers loved by celebrities and digital influencers, to even Kate Middleton. It's also an accessible label loved by regular fashionistas, that doesn't cost an arm and leg. Penang-born Han Chong established Self-Portrait in London in 2013, weaving an empowering ethos into his characteristically edgy, lace designs. In 2016, the Generation T lister’s talent won him the Emerging Talent Award at the 2016 British Fashion Council, a proud accomplishment for an individual striving to make luxury wear accessible. What singled Han out was a determination to design an inspiring label. Propelled by the creative influence of women who raised him, his meaningful efforts shone through in his designs. “Strong women inspire me. My design progress usually begins by taking a little bit of each of these women to build a character for our Self-Portrait girl,” Han explained. “I was determined to make pieces that women could wear and feel they could achieve anything.” We talked origins and purpose with Han, centred around everything from childhood and happiness, to even superpowers.

This Man Makes A Living Saving The Planet—And Business Is Booming

Arthur Lam’s Synergy Group is leading the way towards a more sustainable future

Kim Teck Cheong's Dexter Lau Reveals 4 Crucial Aspects Of Working In A Family Business

Being the third generation leader of East Malaysia's largest consumer packed goods distributor, this Generation T lister shares important knowledge about working for a business that involves your family.

One Of Hong Kong’s Best Startup Incubator Programmes Is Now Accepting Applications For 2018

If you have a retail-focused tech startup, you’re not going to want to miss this

‘How I Co-Founded An NGO’ Author Hannah Kam Shares 7 Ways To Impact Others Positively

Four years ago, Organisation for National Empowerment (ONE) co-founder Hannah Kam had never considered writing a book about her experiences behind the successful youth-led NGO. Back then, she’d probably have regarded the idea with the same vigour and optimism that she usually exhibits in the face of any challenge. With the release of her new book, ‘How I Co-Founded an NGO’ this month, the young lawyer can now add the title of author to her current list of impressive achievements. Here are her 7 tips on creating a positive change in society.

Here’s The Innovative New Tech From CES Everyone’s Talking About

The 2018 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) wrapped up in Las Vegas over the weekend. The annual conference is the year’s biggest technology summit, and the place where most tech companies choose to announce their latest products and prototypes. Here are some of the most buzzworthy announcements and launches that took place over the three-day event. Some of the gadgets you can expect to see in homes before the year is out; some not so much.

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