Cover From left: Lindsey McAlister wears own outfit; Angelina Kwan wears own outfit; Lynette Nam wears own top, Zara pants and shoes; Sarah Tong wears Sandro dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes; Stephanie Ng wears Sandro outfit, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes; Patricia Ho wears I Blues outfit; Michelle Ma-Chan wears own outfit; Angelle Siyang-Le wears Fendi outfit, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes; Vivien Khoo wears Zara outfit; Jennifer Yu Cheng wears own outfit; Lisa Tarquini wears Brunello Cucinelli outfit; Dr Pui-Wah Choi wears Brunello Cucinelli skirt
From left: Lindsey McAlister wears own outfit; Angelina Kwan wears own outfit; Lynette Nam wears own top, Zara pants and shoes; Sarah Tong wears Sandro dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes; Stephanie Ng wears Sandro outfit, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes; Patricia Ho wears I Blues outfit; Michelle Ma-Chan wears own outfit; Angelle Siyang-Le wears Fendi outfit, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes; Vivien Khoo wears Zara outfit; Jennifer Yu Cheng wears own outfit; Lisa Tarquini wears Brunello Cucinelli outfit; Dr Pui-Wah Choi wears Brunello Cucinelli skirt
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For International Women’s Day 2025, we brought together some of Hong Kong’s most influential women, including the Front & Female Awards Hong Kong 2024 winners, to highlight the power of women supporting women
March is host to International Women’s and Women’s History Month, and to mark the occasions this year, some of Hong Kong’s most influential and impactful women united to celebrate the power and importance of women supporting women. This spirit of solidarity and progress shines through Tatler Asia’s Front & Female and the platform’s Front & Female Awards, which honour trailblazing women driving meaningful change.
We also asked members of the Front & Female Awards Hong Kong voting committee and past winners to write about the achievements of some of the recent 2024 awardees, while Angelina Kwan, chair of The Women’s Foundation, penned a powerful overview, highlighting the current status of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and what it means for Asia.
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Angelina Kwan on women supporting women
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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have reached a critical juncture after years of progress. Recent trends in the west, particularly in the US, indicate a rollback of essential diversity programmes within corporate boardrooms, university campuses and the US federal government.
DEI initiatives have fostered environments where individuals can express their ideas and perspectives, ensuring that women, men, minorities and underserved communities are treated fairly and have equal opportunities. However, these programmes are now being dismantled at an alarming pace and dissenting voices appear to be silenced.
Now is the moment for Asia to take the lead on DEI and gender equality; fittingly, the theme for the 2025 International Women’s Day is Accelerate Action. We must be the voice of reason and fairness amid this turbulent change. The Women’s Foundation has been at the forefront of promoting awareness and acceptance of DEI, corporate governance and gender equality in Hong Kong, and we are witnessing genuine progress. We must sustain this momentum.
The Tatler Asia Front and Female Awards serve as a beacon of empowerment for women, providing a platform to inspire the next generation of young women and girls to aspire to greater achievements that benefit both Hong Kong and the world. The 2024 awardees have implemented significant policy changes, from abolishing all-male boards to advancing women in corporate sectors, supporting vulnerable minority women and girls, and championing initiatives that drive their advancement.
These awards underscore the importance of women supporting women and fostering collaboration for a brighter future.
Bonnie Y Chan by Michelle Ma-Chan
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Bonnie Y Chan
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Michelle Ma-Chan is co-founder and executive director of Fancl, and co-founder and managing director of Gourmet Dining Group. She is also a member of the Front & Female Awards voting committee. She wrote about Bonnie Y Chan, CEO, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, who won the Business Leader Award.
Sarah Tong by Jennifer Yu Cheng
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Jennifer Yu Cheng is group president and deputy vice-chairwoman of CTF Education Group. She is a Front & Female Awards Hong Kong 2022 winner and a member of the Front & Female Awards voting committee. She wrote about Sarah Tong, co-founder and CEO, Big Bang Academy, who won the Founder Award.
Dr Pui-Wah Choi by Vivien Khoo
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Vivien Khoo is co-founder of W3W (Web3Women), CEO and managing director of the Private Wealth Management Association and a government-appointed member of the Web3 Task Force Regulatory Sub Committee of the Hong Kong Government. She is also a Front & Female Awards Hong Kong 2022 nominee and a member of the Front & Female Awards voting committee. She wrote about Dr Pui-Wah Choi, founder, WomenX Biotech, who won the Innovation Award.
Lisa Tarquini by Angelle Siyang-Le
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Angelle Siyang-Le is director of Art Basel Hong Kong. She is a member of the Front & Female Awards voting committee. She wrote about Lisa Tarquini, founder of The Menopause Space, who won the Well-being Award.
Lynette Nam by Patricia Ho
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Patricia Ho is a human rights lawyer, law lecturer and founder of Hong Kong Dignity Institute, a non-profit whose mission is to restore dignity to and advocate for the right of Hong Kong’s most vulnerable. She is a Front & Female Awards Hong Kong 2023 winner. She wrote about Lynette Nam, executive director, Justice Centre Hong Kong, who won the Social Impact Award.
Stephanie Ng by Lindsey McAlister
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Stephanie Ng
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Lindsey McAlister is founder of the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation. She is a member of the Front & Female Awards voting committee. She wrote about Stephanie Ng, founder, Body Banter, who won the Rising Champion Award.
Credits
Creative Direction: Zoe Yau
Photography: Zed Leets
Styling: Alix Lefebvre
Hair: Dickson Chan, Earl Yam at live once hair, Peter Li, Kit Li
Make-Up: Heisan Hung, Jovy Chai, Vanessa Wong, Yucca Yu
Photography Assistant: Carlos Hui, Yandy Fung
