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Business of Fashion’s Imran Amed on the future of luxury, hospitality—and AI
The Tatler Best of Asia event in November not only saw industry titans from dining and hospitality converge in Bangkok but also featured talks from prominent figures, including Imran Amed, CEO and founder of The Business of Fashion. Here we look back on the insights he shared on the ever-evolving luxury landscape

How iMotorbike co-founder Sharmeen Looi fended her way to success in a male-dominated industry
From funding her education through beauty pageants to co-founding iMotorbike, Sharmeen Looi shares how a single email changed her life and set her on the path to building one of Southeast Asia’s leading motorcycle marketplaces

Celebrated chef May Chow continues her culinary evolution with a new brand
Award-winning Hong Kong chef May Chow is celebrating modern Chinese cuisine with her new brand, a new cookbook and the opening of a restaurant in London

Being Juice co-founder Sayantan Das on building the ‘Luckin Coffee of juice’
Sayantan Das started Being Juice in February 2024 to make healthy beverages accessible and enjoyable

Christophe Bariou was told he had weeks to live. Now he’s building a sustainable future
While he has long been a champion for fighting harmful environmental impacts, a cancer diagnosis truly propelled Christophe Bariou to dedicate his career and life to advocating for a more ethical and sustainable world

20,000 users in 48 hours: YouTrip CEO Caecilia Chu on nailing product-market fit
“The most important quest of an entrepreneur is to focus on your customers,” says YouTrip co-founder and CEO Caecilia Chu on the latest episode of Tatler Gen.T’s Crazy Smart Asia podcast

Why are people quitting dating apps?
The once-glowing allure of dating apps is starting to fade, with major players like Tinder reporting declining user numbers. Why are people stepping back from the swipe in the digital age?

Leaders, here’s how to lead better in the Year of the Snake
What energies does the Year of the Snake bring and how can different zodiac animals shed old leadership habits and embrace new ways to manage their team?

Lessons for millions: 5 edtech startups from Asia to watch
On International Day of Education, learn about five edtech innovators from Asia who are paving the way for a more equitable future in education

Lumpia Queen meets Beef Wellington King: 5 lessons Abi Marquez learned from Gordon Ramsay
Abi Marquez, famously known as the ‘Lumpia Queen’ on social media, recounts her collaboration with Hell’s Kitchen head chef Gordon Ramsay and the Beef Wellington lumpia that had him coming back for seconds

41 per cent of employers plan to cut roles that AI can replace by 2030
The latest report from the World Economic Forum explores how factors such as AI and geopolitics are expected to impact businesses by 2030

5 not-so-secret facts about Barron Trump
Barron Trump, the youngest member of the Trump family, made a rare public appearance at his father’s inauguration. But beyond the public events, his life is a mystery

Who runs Netflix? 7 things to know about co-CEO Ted Sarandos
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has been central to the streaming giant’s evolution and growth. Learn more about the man behind binge-worthy TV shows

The US Supreme Court has paved the way for TikTok to be banned on January 19
What this means for TikTok days before the ban is scheduled to go into effect

AI in beauty: L’Oréal and IBM partner to create sustainable cosmetics formula model
IBM and L’Oréal join hands to unlock a future where science and technology can inform or help prioritise solutions that are both ecologically responsible and innovative



