Malaysian company Common Ground to be listed on New York Nasdaq
Recognising a shift in the traditional office model, Erman Akinci and Juhn Teo founded Common Ground in 2017 that has since become a mainstay in Malaysia’s co-working scene, with 14 office locations in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang and Johor Bahru.
Last year, Common Ground formed a merger with Hive in Hong Kong and Cluster in Australia; the three brands established The Flexi Group, which boasts an impressive portfolio of coworking spaces in 45 locations in 12 cities. The merger set the group on a path to pursue a listing on the Nasdaq this year. Read how the Malaysian founders are preparing for this milestone of their careers here.
Also in this week’s newsletter:
- Meet the new CEO of Audemars Piguet
- What we know about K-drama Lies Hidden in My Garden
- A Malaysian startup that helps you dispose of unwanted furniture
- Architectural photographers in Asia on their favourite shots
Cheers,
Brian Cheong
Digital Editor
STYLE
Luxury watches that nail the quiet luxury trend
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date (Photo: Vacheron Constantin)
With “quiet luxury” being the current favourite catchphrase for those who love their luxury goods, it‘s time to rethink the flashy gold-and-diamond wristwatches and settle for something more understated. But that doesn’t mean they need to be boring. Here‘s a list of watches that offer the right balance of style and substance.
MORE FROM STYLE
Jerry Kim, the founder of Korean beauty brand Aromatica, discusses why sustainability has become an important consideration in the beauty industry in Asia.
Audemars Piguet has announced that Ilaria Resta, a former top executive at Firmenich, will replace François-Henry Bennahmias as CEO of Audemars Piguet in 2024.
Tatler invited some of the most stylish members of our community to discover Ralph Lauren's Spring 2023 collection at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur.
Asia’s Most Influential 2022 honouree Serina Hijjas talks about her passion for sustainable design and architecture.
HOMES
Disposing unwanted furniture
Unearth helps dispose furnitiure sustainably (Ilustration: Getty Images)
Malaysian startup Unearth helps ease the hassle of getting rid of bulky furniture. Founded by Johnson Goh and Eric Lee, Unearth focuses on reducing furniture waste through sustainable practices. In this interview, Goh shares his unconventional path to entrepreneurship.
MORE FROM HOMES
From Paris to Jaipur, here are five hotels that appear to have come straight out of a Wes Anderson movie that boasts the director’s signature vivid colours and quirky design details.
Take a tour inside a Selangor home with a modern and tranquil design with a hint of zen, built for an owner who is colour blind.
Tatler asks photographers who are known for capturing the most stunning architecture around Asia to share their favourite shots.
LIFESTYLE
What to know about new K-drama ‘Lies Hidden in My Garden’
Kim Tae-hee and Lim Ji-yeon star in ‘Lies Hidden in My Garden‘ (Photo: Prime Video)
Fresh out of her breakout performance in The Glory, Lim Ji-yeon is ready to wow K-drama fans once more in Lies Hidden in My Garden, in which she stars alongside one of South Korea‘s most prominent actresses, Kim Tae-hee. The show will premiere on Prime Video on June 19, 2023.
MORE FROM LIFESTYLE
Chris Evans’ stunt double Sam Hargrave debuts his BMW short film The Calm at Cannes Film Festival. The seven-minute film stars Pom Klementieff and Uma Thurman.
Coldplay will be hitting several stops in Asia—Kuala Lumpur, Kaohsiung, Jakarta—for the first time on its Music Of The Spheres World Tour. Here’s what you can expect from the concert, which is already sold out in Kuala Lumpur.
Chen Su-San, director of Eastin Hotel, counts on the Volvo XC60 Recharge to help make her daily routine as a working mother easier.
Power & Purpose
Nurlin Mohd Salleh on the importance of a fulfilling life outside work
Nurlin Mohd Salleh (Photo: Daniel Adams)
Nurlin Mohd Salleh is at the top of her game as head of Boston Consulting Group Malaysia. However, she sometimes wonders what her life would have been like as a stay-at-home mum. Nevertheless, she has no regrets, admitting that she now feels fulfilled at work and outside of it.
MORE FROM POWER & PURPOSE
Tatler Malaysia, Sime Darby Property and Volvo are hosting the Sustainability Weekend event from May 27-28 at the International Gallery, KLGCC Resort.
Get to know the brands that will be showcasing their innovative and environmentally friendly products and solutions at Tatler's Sustainability Weekend.
Asian tech innovators are leading the way in developing AI systems that can revolutionise transportation, medicine, education and other industries.
AROUND ASIA
HONG KONG | Dutch artist Florentjin Hofman’s giant Rubber Duck installation is migrating back to Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong.
SINGAPORE | A healthy dose of nostalgia coupled with family-owned recipes passed down over generations make these five restaurants a must-visit when you’re craving a piece of Singapore’s culinary heritage.
PHILIPPINES | Get to know seven of the most prolific architects in the Philippines today and their design philosophies.
