Cover From left: Tatler Most Influential 2025 honourees include Farhan Ahmad, Yvon Bock, Aleta Baun, Ray Dalio, Johnathan Hanh Nguyen, Danny Yeung and Lalisa Manobal (Photo: Valerie Lim)
From left: Tatler Most Influential 2025 honourees include Farhan Ahmad, Yvon Bock, Aleta Baun, Ray Dalio, Johnathan Hanh Nguyen, Danny Yeung and Lalisa Manobal (Photo: Valerie Lim)
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The visionaries on this year’s Tatler Most Influential list aren’t just leading industries; they’re redefining what success and impact look like for the next generation
Asia is home to some of the world’s largest corporations and most dynamic economies. Companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Tencent and Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts that began as local enterprises now rank among global leaders in their sectors.
This economic transformation has been driven by visionary and purpose-driven individuals who have shaped industries, advanced research and innovation, led cultural movements and aided communities in need across the continent.
Today, Tatler launches Tatler Most Influential, its annual reference of top changemakers and leaders.
Above Tatler Most Influential honours individuals who have contributed toward making the world a better place in a lasting way (Video: Tatler Asia)
The 2025 list features 700 individuals across seven territories—Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam—and 20 industry categories, including finance, technology, hospitality and philanthropy.
Months in the making, each individual on the list has been evaluated through a strict editorial process that focused on measurable contributions, career longevity, and sustained influence and impact within their respective fields.
Above Kasing Lung is the artist behind ‘The Monsters’, which includes Labubu and Zimomo (Photo: Kiu Ka Yee/Tatler Hong Kong)
Above Caecilia Chu is the co-founder and CEO of fintech company YouTrip (Photo: Darren Gabriel Leow/Tatler Singapore)
Kasing Lung is the artist behind ‘The Monsters’, which includes Labubu and Zimomo (Photo: Kiu Ka Yee/Tatler Hong Kong)
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This year’s list includes Kasing Lung, the artist who sparked a global movement with collectibles, and the now ubiquitous Labubu from his The Monsters series. Caecilia Chu, co-founder of fintech giant YouTrip, represents the technology sector’s growing influence across the region, while comedian Nigel Ng, better known as Uncle Roger globally, has added to his portfolio the title of restaurateur, opening a fried rice restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. From Thailand, there is Chadatip Chutrakul, CEO of Siam Piwat, the retail and development company behind the kingdom’s most popular properties such as Iconsiam, Siam Paragon and Siam Discovery.
Above Chadatip Chutrakul is the CEO of Siam Piwat, the real estate company behind Thailand’s most iconic properties (Photo: Siam Piwat)
Above Comedian Nigel Ng is behind the much loved internet personality Uncle Roger (Photo: Fady Younis/Tatler Malaysia)
Chadatip Chutrakul is the CEO of Siam Piwat, the real estate company behind Thailand’s most iconic properties (Photo: Siam Piwat)
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Above Architect Andra Matin is best known for designing Potato Head Beach Club in Bali, Indonesia (Photo: Andra Matin)
Above Civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen is the first Vietnamese American woman to fly to space (Photo: Zed Leets/Tatler Hong Kong; Location: The Laurus)
Architect Andra Matin is best known for designing Potato Head Beach Club in Bali, Indonesia (Photo: Andra Matin)
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Architect Andra Matin, winner of the prestigious international architecture award Aga Khan Award and known for his work designing Potato Head Beach Club in Bali, demonstrates how contemporary design can honour traditional Indonesian heritage whilst addressing environmental concerns. Amanda Nguyen, the civil rights activist who drafted the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act and became the first Vietnamese American woman to fly to space on Blue Origin, represents the intersection of advocacy and achievement that characterises this year’s honourees.
Formerly known as Asia’s Most Influential, Tatler Most Influential marks a shift towards a global framework for identifying impact-driven leadership that is transforming industries, enriching cultures and uplifting communities not just in Asia but the world.
Work
Based in Singapore, Valerie Lim is the digital editor for Tatler Power and Purpose, Tatler Asia’s dynamic platform spotlighting industry leaders across the region. Valerie leads the charge in shaping the platform’s digital presence, from overseeing and producing website content to curating social media strategies.
With a finger on the pulse of the region, she keeps an eye out for news and trends in business, innovation and leadership, ensuring the brand stays ahead of the curve in delivering stories that inspire and inform its community of changemakers.
About
Prior to this role, she worked in marketing and communications. She considers herself Singaporean at heart and international by passion. You may recognise her from her 15 minutes of fame when she was crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2011. When she is not at her desk, you can find her in the gym or at a yoga studio.
Connect with her via Instagram @msvalerielim, LinkedIn or send press materials, and media invites to valerie.lim@tatlerasia.com
