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Busy As Usual
Her days are packed full with work and family commitments, but wellness coach and businesswoman Lilian Tan does not break her stride with the Lexus…
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Where Will You Live & Work In The Future?
Proposed blueprints for a ‘city of the future’ have just been through a rough and unexpected test. While some will be returning to the drawing…
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Profile of the Month: Christopher Wehner
BMW Group Asia’s Managing Director Mr. Christopher Wehner is confident that electromobility will drive the future.
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Talking film with Nicole Midori Woodford
Cloaked in critical acclaim and recognition, Singaporean filmmaker Ms. Nicole Midori Woodford happily straddles the boundary between short and feature…
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Profile of the month: Ashish Manchharam
With the recent reopening of Wanderlust, 8M Real Estate founder and managing director Ashish Manchharam proves once again he has got the golden touch…
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Sonja Piontek wants to travel the world and speak to all nations
Ms Sonja Piontek uses her rich and varied professional experiences to inspire and move audiences.
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Profile of the month: Dr. Pauline Erica Tay
Our March cover profile is stem cell researcher and Celligenics COO Pauline Erica Tay, who is building the ecosystem that propels Singapore’s biomedical…
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Man To Machine - Sophistication Of Its Own
A bon vivant finds superlative features and conveniences in his Lexus ES that answer his lifestyle needs
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Profile of the month: Alfred Chua
The recent acquisition of The Wok People by an international conglomerate puts it firmly on track for sustained growth and further expansion into…
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A Conversation With: Øivind Slaatto
He has designed objects that have become stand-ins for who he is, but as this exclusive conversation with Portfolio proves, Mr. Øivind Slaatto is…
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Profile of the month: Peter Tay
Ahead of the launch of Peter Tay’s second monograph, Editor-in-Chief Marc Almagro ponders the recurrent themes of the Peter Tay backstory, and…
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Profile of the month: Markus Schuster
Audi Singapore Managing Director Mr. Markus Schuster discusses what the journey of going electric means for the automotive industry.
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Power Supply
Zuzu Hospitality Solutions aims to equip independent hotels with tech resources and support services for increased profitability in this period of…
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Screen Queen: Yuni Hadi
For Singapore International Film Festival Executive Director Ms. Yuni Hadi, movies represent journeys and experiences that are transfixing, transportive…
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Profile of the month: Loh Lik Peng
Unlisted Collection founder Mr. Loh Lik Peng brings together the best of taste, style and acumen to create hotels and restaurants that embody exceptional…
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Call the Tune
The Holmefjord-Sarabi brothers are taking the music education business to the next level.
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Profile of the month: Edward Tan
For Mr. Edward Tan, Executive Director of the Hong Seh Group, understanding the past and knowing the importance of change ensures that he is on the…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Are We Battle-Ready?
Fighting cyber crime requires concerted efforts within and beyond organizations
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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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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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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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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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…
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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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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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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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From Personal to Virtual: Richard Hoon's New View on Life and…
Richard Hoon gets up close and personal with health issues that face busy individuals today through Mount Elizabeth Hospitals' Cardio VR Experience
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Making Faces
Design maven Mr. Yang Derong and his all-star collaborators are putting a face – quite literally – on social commentary
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Preservation Power to the People
Prof. Ho Puay-Peng elaborates on why the single answer to the question, ‘What is the value of restoration’, is the people
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The Gift That Keeps Giving
When it opened its doors to the public in 2015, National Gallery Singapore was the perfect golden jubilee present to the people. Two short years…
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Architecture and CSR Going Hand in Hand
Architect Rita Soh expounds on the inevitability and importance of integrating social commitment to placemaking
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From Personal to Virtual: Andrea De Cruz's New View on Life…
Andrea De Cruz gets up close and personal with health issues that face busy individuals today through Mount Elizabeth Hospitals' VR Experience
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Meat Expectations
In his desire to share his family’s legacy, Mr. Peter Zwiener ensures he has a hand in growing the family business he started with his father
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Do's & Don'ts At A Concert Hall With Chng Hak-Peng
Let Singapore Symphony Orchestra's CEO, Chng Hak-Peng, enlighten you on classical concert etiquette
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Seeking Perfection
Following The Prestigious Bespoke Tailors' win at the recent Singapore Retailers Association Ball & Retail Awards 2017, we caught up with Mr Thomas…
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Fashion's Darling Enabler
Zilingo was set up in 2015 with a few hundred merchants and a small band of dreamers. In just over two years, it represents over 5,000 mostly small…
Off The Runway
Fashion Show (And Tell)
The weeks of preparation, the giddy anticipation, and the countless dresses and accessories tossed aside in favor of yet another one – all that…
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Taking The Wheel
Before his appointment in May 2017 as Managing Director of BMW Group Asia, Mr. Paul de Courtois was Director General of BMW Group Poland for four…
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Remodeling the House that Champagne Built
For connoisseurs, Krug champagne needs no introduction. But to put a face to the brand, meet its President and CEO, Maggie Henriquez, who is responsible…
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What's In My Portfolio: Gani Atmadiredja
Gani Atmadiredja is the Managing Director of W. Atelier
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Better Way to Pay
Ooi Huey Tyng, Visa country manager for Singapore and Brunei, is responsible for country strategy, growth priorities, innovation and digital roadmap,…
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Make That Handshake Work
Making connections and forming relationships take more than happenstance
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Of Art and Commitment
Ching Chor Leng’s continuing guidance of her former student Ezzam Rahman has resulted in mutual respect, unstinting support, and an abiding friendship
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The Necessary Bigness
Mark Lee, the managing director of Sing Lun Holdings, preaching the gospel of ‘Go big or go home’?
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A Seamless Engagement
For Castlery's Declan Ee, there's nothing more important than effective customer engagement
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What's In My Portfolio: Ong Keng Sen
Ong Keng Sen is a veteran theatre practitioner and Founding and Festival Director of Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA)
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Twice Blessed
Although Clinton Ang is a forward-looking, modern-day wine merchant, he has never forgotten the beginnings of his success
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What's In My Portfolio: David Tham
David Tham, founder of StudioNorm Design Consultants, obtained his Masters in Design from Design Academy Eindhoven. He was the inaugural recipient…
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What's In My Portfolio: Stefanie Hauger
Stefanie Hauger is an award-winning painter and designer. She is the proprietor of Vanilla Home, a leading purveyor of luxury furnishings and accessories.
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What's In My Portfolio: Koh Buck Song
Koh Buck Song has been active in the fields of editorial, brand building, as well as corporate social responsibility consulting
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