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Meet Lelian Chew, the Singapore-based wedding planner to Asia’s ultra-rich

A BEAUTIFUL ACCIDENT Funnily enough, it was a case of “lost in translation” that led to Chew’s start in the wedding industry. For several years, Chew was a private banker…

How south Asia’s bridal industry built a WhatsApp empire | India

Once a year, between December and February, brides-to-be and their families from all over the the US and Europe flock to India and Pakistan to escape the cold, wintry weather,…

Truc Deegan spans Vietnam, Iowa City and Asia’s most ancient art form

Dick Hakes  |  Special to the Iowa City Press-Citizen Truc Deegan, 77, dressed up for her interview. “Those aren’t your painting clothes,” I noted, teasing her upon arrival at her…