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The Beauty of Being Small
The man behind the luxury accessory brand, Ethan K, is not in a rush to open shops in every fashion capital. His game is in keeping close involvement…
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Man Of The Moment
To Cortina Watch Chief Operating Officer Mr. Jeremy Lim, pushing the envelope is what brings the watch industry into the future
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The Future Of Sound
From its beginnings as a record library to becoming one of Singapore’s leading distributors of high-end audiovisual equipment, Atlas continues…
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What's In My Portfolio: Gaurav Kripalani
Mr. Gaurav Kripalani is the current Festival Director of the Singapore International Festival of the Arts (SIFA)
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The Theory Of Everything
Through a year-long collaboration with hotels under The House Collective group, Swiss artist Katja Loher demonstrates the interconnectedness of philosophy,…
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Roy Teo: King Of The Castle
To Mr. Roy Teo, founder of The Mill group of design companies, his newly remade headquarters represents his architectural passions and creative aspirations
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What's In My Portfolio: Jimmy Ong
Mr. Jimmy Ong is a Singaporean visual artist based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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In Her Shoes
Ms. Nita Chauhan of Vincitore shares how she stepped in the right direction to find success in the finicky world of the footwear industry
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Design Thinking
Wisdom, humility and a whole lot of gratitude — these themes become apparent as Xtra managing director Lim Choon Hong reflects on the premium design…
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Calling The Story Back To Life
Award-winning film director Mr. Tran Anh Hung talks about the resurrection of the script
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A Case Of Double Vision
Inchcape Singapore Managing Director Jasmmine Wong has her eyes set on the future of the automotive industry, but it doesn’t mean she has lost…
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Tze Char Steps Up
Mr. Alexander Pang, second-generation chef and CEO of beloved tze char institution, New Ubin Seafood, is responsible for taking it to the next level…
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Destination: Luxury
For Mr. Scot Toon, Managing Director for Asia of The Pavilions Hotels and Resorts, the secret to a truly luxurious travel experience is allowing…
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This Mobile App Could Save Your Vision
Dr. Claudine Pang, ophthalmologist and founder of Asia Retina Eye Surgery Centre, has created a free app for testing eye health
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Who Buys McLaren Racecars?
Mr. George Biggs, managing director of McLaren Automotive Asia Pacific talks about creating a range of products for autophiles
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Capturing The Market
The evolution of Leica’s retail lifestyle experience through the lens of Mr. Sunil Kaul, Managing Director of Leica Camera Asia Pacific
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Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Mr. Dhiren Doshi, the first Singaporean to summit the notoriously challenging Dhaulagiri (the seventh highest mountain in the world), shares his…
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What's In A Smile?
Guestimates vary on the number of muscles required to smile – 43, 17, 26 – but Dr. Ernest Rex Tan knows that a genuine smile comes from a deeper…
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The Tastemaker
Mr. Manoj M Murjani, CEO of Group MMM, is on a mission to let the world know about Singapore even more, one F&B brand at a time
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What's In My Portfolio: Isabelle Miaja
Ms. Isabelle Miaja is an award-winning interior designer and the owner of Miaja Gallery and Miaja Art Collections
Food & Wine
The Cold Standard
Keeping a standard temperature in wine shipping, storage and delivery drives Taste of Tradition’s foremost advantages
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That One Particular Star
Ms. Leny Suparman tells a detailed and absorbing story of KOP Limited, and how it is developing into a fascinating constellation
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What's In My Portfolio: Edmund Wee
Mr. Edmund Wee is the founder and publisher of Epigram Books
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Reaping Rich Rewards
A family that bonds over their love for whisky, the Anwars have derived much joy from their Cask of Distinction
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The Art Angel
Art collector Mr. Ryan Su puts together a headlining exhibition featuring works by Charlie’s Angels star Ms. Lucy Liu to kickstart the Singapore…
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What’s In My Portfolio: Diana Ser
To celebrate the Lunar New Year ‘Year of the Dog’ this year, Ms. Ser invited her followers to a dog farm for an immersive ‘only Mandarin’…
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What's In My Portfolio: Matthew Shang
Mr. Matthew Shang is a principal at multidisciplinary international design practice, Hassell
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Have Passion, Will Travel
The landscape of travel is changing says Mr. Nicholas Lim, Managing Director of The Travel Corporation Asia, and ensures us that, through their efforts,…
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Journey Of Reinvention
The new Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300M and Chef Woo Wai Leong prove the necessity of reinvention
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Democratizing Money
PayPal is ready for a future of quick, efficient and secure digitized cash transactions
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Kick Sarcoma!
A cancer survivor and medical practitioner is leading a charity foundation that spreads sarcoma awareness, spearheads research, and lends support…
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The New Frontierswoman
Ms. Apurvi Sheth thrives on challenges and revels in ambiguity with the confidence that opportunities lie where the ground is not even
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The Future In Sight
A company has developed an app aiming to help parents manage smart device use among children, and address possible dire consequences from prolonged,…
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What's In My Portfolio: Delia Prvacki
Ms. Prvacki is the founder and owner of Deliarts Pte Ltd, an art-consulting and art-producing company
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The Independent
Mr. Alan Oei, artistic director of the highly regarded arts venue The Substation, is hoping for the day when his role as keeper of the flame for…
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The Telok Ayer Community Whisperer
Ms. Sue-Shan Quek is on a mission to re-envision the concept of Singapore’s beloved community center with Telok Ayer Arts Club
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Create To Curate
A curator’s job goes beyond putting together an exhibition – they create stories to realize an artist’s vision for the cultural zeitgeist at…
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What's In My Portfolio: Paige Parker
Ms. Parker and her husband, Mr. Jim Rogers, covered 116 countries in a three-year overland journey that made the Guinness World Record
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When Numbers Don't Lie
Major shifts in travel industry have seen more people traveling, generating feedback and comparing information. As the figures triple and quadruple…
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Active Organic Elements
After securing an early success for the three-year-old Goldbell Financial Services, Mr. Alex Chua, CEO, expounds on the virtue of keeping to one’s…
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Will Machines Make Better Traders?
Machine learning’s ability to ‘learn’ with data, make predictions, and continuously improve on the accomplishment of its tasks may have earned…
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The Changing Face of Luxury Travel
There are as many versions of luxury travel as there are luxury travelers. With requirements for seamless personalized services still on the rise,…
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Are We Battle-Ready?
Fighting cyber crime requires concerted efforts within and beyond organizations
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One Woman's Date With Adventure
When Ms. Sonja Piontek left the coveted job that she built for herself for nearly 13 years, she didn’t realize that she would be stepping into…
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What's In My Portfolio: Hans Tan
Mr. Hans Tan is Designer of the Year at the President's Design Award 2018
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Meet The Macallan's Regional Brand Ambassador
A minute with Mr. Keith Nair, Regional Brand Ambassador, The Macallan
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Meet One of the Custodians of Chinese Culture in Singapore
Mr. Low Sze Wee, CEO of the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, seeks to present Singapore’s unique Chinese culture in relatable and accessible…
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Of Honor and The Moment
With pieces from her acclaimed art collection – a stunning assemblage of 3rd century BC Gandhara sculptures, 17th century Mughal miniatures, and…
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Power to the People
Opportunities abound in electricity generation in South and Southeast Asia where some economies and their populations are growing in unprecedented…
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A Slice of California in Singapore
There's potential for growth in Singapore's lagging retail industry, according to expat entrepreneurs Dustin Ramos and Iris Sangalang, the husband-and-wife…
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A Tale of Convergence
Leica brings together two very different photographers, Geoff Ang and Yik Keat, for one visually exciting exhibition
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Revolution Precrafted, A Company That Supplies Prefabricated…
Until Revolution Precrafted, ‘designer homes’ and ‘prefab’ were rarely mentioned in the same breath, but with a selection of original designs…
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Retirement - Will We Ever Be Ready?
Mr. Dickson Tan, a former senior officer at the Central Narcotics Bureau turned wealth manager, sheds light on an issue everyone thinks of, but doesn't…
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Hospitality's New Frontier
Mr. Allen Law, CEO of Park Hotel Group, reveals how heritage, technology, and a seamless guest experience comes into play to transform the Grand…
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Who Is The Musical Visionary Behind The Singapore Chinese Orchestra?
Mr. Tsung Yeh was awarded the Cultural Medallion, the highest accolade in the arts, in 2013
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Performance Artist Jason Lim Doesn't Mind the Pain at All
Performance artist and ceramicist Jason Lim lets his body and art do the talking
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What's In My Portfolio: Tan Mui Huat
Mr. Tan Mui Huat is the President and CEO, Asia, at International SOS
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Space Travel - From Fantasy to Reality
Dr. Leroy Chiao, former NASA Astronaut and International Space Commander, is one of the lucky few to have travelled to a destination most of us only…
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Meet The Head Of Adobe Design Lab, Ms. Silka Miesnieks
She practically sits on a pile of very cool inventions, but Ms. Silka Miesnieks, who heads the Design Lab at Adobe, does not feel that she has seen…
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What's In My Portfolio: Frederick Lee
Amidst the flouncy dresses and colorful fabrics in his atelier, Singaporean couturier Mr. Frederick Lee walks us through his fabulous creations,…
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The Full Positive Force
Mr. Patrick Dai is highly optimistic about the positive changes that blockchain technology can bring to society, and what his company Qtum can contribute…
Wellness
Little Known Pairings
Science and technology are affecting human lives in ways that are so specialized that only a few, unless told, will ever notice.
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A Chain Of Benefits
A better understanding of blockchain technology raises its appeal, and highlights its potential uses in the future
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The Community Whisperer
The Quayside brings new energy and possibilities to the established residential enclave in Robertson Quay, but more importantly, it is an idea that…
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Compound Complex
From reading Isaac Asimov novels to taking a slow boat to China and continuing a tradition, Mr. Basile Guibert has very complex traits that recall…
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What's In My Portfolio: Aiman Hakim
Visual artist Aiman Hakim walks us through the contents of his portfolio
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Don't Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful
Although generations have dismissed beauty as skin deep, in reality its root runs very deep.
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Connecting The Dots
By connecting different data silos, Silot creates a powerful one-stop platform that heightens efficiencies and supports new capabilities.
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It's All About The People
After almost 20 years in banking, Mr. Anthony Seow finds new things to get excited about. The first is technology that powers innovation and disruption…
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What's In My Portfolio: Prudencio 'Deng Coy' Miel
Mr. Prudencio 'Deng Coy' Miel is an editorial artist and painter
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Finding The Common Thread
This is not the time to imagine that we have seen the range of Mr. Aun Koh, who is currently hosting a new TV show and choosing who’s right for…
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Watch Design Endure And Go Places
On the eve of his well-publicized world tour, a tightly packed nine-month journey that would take him from Senegal to Iceland and Peru, British designer…
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Tough Love
There is no sweet-talking here. Life and transformation coach, Mr. Michael Serwa, is all about the tough love, no-nonsense approach when it comes…
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Divine Dining
Get to know Ms. Jolin Lee, an IT professional-turned-restaurateur, who is introducing a new take on Chinese cuisine with the recently opened Xin…
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What's In My Portfolio: Foo Kwee Horng
Mr. Foo Kwee Horng is a National Arts Council Artist Mentor, a National Institute of Education supervisor, and an SUSS associate
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What's Next For Dr. Goh?
Despite the apparent disparity of pursuits and interests, Dr. Wilson Goh doesn’t really stray far from what he knows and what he likes – and…
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Zara Tindall And Her Icons
Zara Tindall, one of Britain’s top equestrian athletes is enjoying an impressive career at the pinnacle of the sport
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Slice of Life: A Peek into The Lives of 5 Top Professionals…
'Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion.' - Tony Hsieh
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Profile
Designing An Icon
André Poulheim of German design studio Noto recalls the scary, challenging, but ultimately, gratifying experience of designing one of Bang & Olufsen’s…
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The Subject And Object Of Design
Mr. Kristof Crolla talks about the challenges and the bright prospects of design in the hands of young Asian talents
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The Designer In Her Work
Ms. Rossana Hu, founding partner of Neri&Hu Design and Research Office, explores the possibility of the designer inhabiting her creation, in an interview…
Better Than Cure
Cyber security is a concern for every organization whose existence and viability are linked to a robust online presence
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The Heart of the Matter
Managing some of the largest family fortunes in Southeast Asia has given Ms. Elaine Lim-Chan, a managing director of a global private bank, an opportunity…
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Fair and Smart
From user-led designs to online sales platform and smart feedback processing, Faire Leather Co. is setting standards for other modern consumer brands…
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Sound Management
In 2010, just three years after its foundation, Devialet launched its first product, D-premier, and immediately earned the admiration of audiophiles…
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A Shift In Perspective
Anders Buchmann, Bang & Olufsen's Chief Intrapreneur, tells us how his advertising background helped shape the success of the revolutionary BeoSound…
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Legacy Series: TK and Jonathan Quek
Father and son architect duo, T K and Jonathan Quek, on the importance of continuing family legacies
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Unlimited Engagement
Brick and mortar stores are connecting to retail consumers in new and exciting ways. For Orchard Turn Developments, which manages ION Orchard, this…
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A Singapore Olympian As An Everyman
Mr. Oon Jin Teik possesses the amazing qualities of an Olympian and the trusty traits of a fine gentleman – two qualities that more than qualify…
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Journeys For Change
A new travel platform that works with local guides allows travelers to interact closely with communities
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Lessons From The Unexpected
From adopting a contrarian view to seeking insights from football, Mr. Rene Tan proves that mentoring ideas can come from anything
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What Makes Joseph Build?
A young, hip generation of shoppers may be the focus of the extensive renovation work at Lot 10 in downtown KL, but its position as a beloved establishment…
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Interior Monologue
Identity is a brightly colored thread that runs through much of Mr. Sherman Ong’s works. In a series of new project, he explores how the struggle…
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From Personal to Virtual: Aun Koh and Su-Lyn Tan's New View…
Husband and wife Aun Koh and Su-Lyn Tan get up close and personal with health issues that busy individuals face today through Mount Elizabeth Hospitals'…
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The Consequence of Sound
Trinnov Audio CEO, Arnaud Laborie, on the evolution of audio technology, resulting in an unforgettable and lifelike sound experience
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