Happy 2025! Asia appears set for another turbulent year as geopolitical tensions rise and leadership changes sweep the region. Key figures in business and politics are likely to face many challenges as they navigate the road ahead. In times of such uncertainty, the stories of influential individuals can offer valuable insights. Our long-running My Personal History series gives voice to a variety of trailblazers who have written or dictated their life stories for publication. Our list of notable personalities includes, most recently, Henry Kravis, co-founder of U.S. investment fund KKR, and former Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda. Other names include Japanese fashion icon Yohji Yamamoto, Boonsithi Chokwatana, chairman of Thai consumer products giant Saha Group, and Mochtar Riady, founder of Indonesia's Lippo Group. Check out all of the editions here. The first installments are free to read and can be found below. You can also read our interviews with newsmakers from around the world here.
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