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Première Cuff Watch in steel coated with yellow gold, Comète Chevron ring in white gold with diamonds, and Coco Crush ring in beige gold with diamonds; silk faille trench coat, all from Chanel

Tan Jian Yong, Managing Director, Happy Fish Swim School (Credit: Hendra Lauw)

Why Our Giving To “60 Lights, One Future” Matters

Sixty ambassadors came together last November to raise funds for needy kids through the Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts programme. Three share how their support can spark change.

Boyes standing on the banks of the Zambezi River by Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. For the Great Spine of Africa team, presenting at the 2025 Ramsar Convention was a major accomplishment. It demonstrated the tremendous effort over the past decade (Credit: Rolex/Aurélie Marrier d’Unienville)

Conservationist Steve Boyes Partners With Rolex To Safeguard Fragile Ecosystems In Africa

With the support of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, conservationist Steve Boyes has spent years tracing the headwaters of Africa’s major rivers. His latest research could shape the future of water security for millions.

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Originally a vacation home for the Sersale family, Le Sirenuse inspired Marina Sersale’s 2004 Eau d’Italie body care and fragrance line (Credit: Claus Brechenmacher & Reiner Baumann Photography)

Your Guide To Solo Travel Bliss, From Amalfi Coast Villas To Asian Coastal Resorts

Taking a solo trip? With their quiet luxurious vibe, attentive service, and curated experiences, these destinations offer recharge and recalibration. Caution: they can become addictive.

LIFESTYLE

Vikram Goyal is redefining Indian metalwork for the global stage (Credit: Vikram Goyal)

The Soul Garden By Vikram Goyal Invites Reflection Through Myth And Material

How Vikram Goyal’s design studio is reviving the ancient metalworking technique repousse and bringing it into the modern age.

Nature, movement, and imagination come together in van der Halden's kinetic fine jewellery (Credit: Bibi van der Halden)

How Alligators And Scarabs Inspired Bibi Van Der Velden’s Sleek Jewellery

With her nature-inspired creations, fine jewellery designer Bibi van der Velden is leading a new movement that helps redefine modern luxury.

STYLE

The eight-course dinner menu spotlights both Japanese and Southeast Asian ingredients (Credit: Loca Niru)

Loca Niru Is Chef Shusuke Kubota’s Culinary Dialogue Between Past And Present

Executive Chef Shusuke Kubota creates elegant dishes by blending Japanese philosophy, French techniques, and Southeast Asian flavours at Loca Niru in the historic House of Tan Yeok Nee.

Building a brighter future for the beneficiaries of Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts programme: (from left) Venetia Gu, Aisha Hillary-Morgan; Nana Au Chua, Andrew Chua; Jasmine Chong (Credit: Hendra Lauw)

How “60 Lights, One Future” Supports Youths In Need

Sixty ambassadors raised funds last November for the Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts programme. Three share how their support is helping children build brighter futures.

Singer-songwriter Nathan Hartono took about two hours to write "Come On Board With Me", which was inspired by his Royal Caribbean cruise vacation (Credit: Rice Tan )

How Nathan Hartono’s First Cruise Vacation Inspired His New Song

From observation decks and sun-bathed balconies to side quests, Nathan Hartono shares how his journey with Royal Caribbean turned into a creative voyage.

In Anabela Chan’s world, recycled metals, lab-grown gems and fruit-derived pigments become red carpet dreams (Credit: Anabela Chan)

Anabela Chan Creates Jewellery With Lab-Grown Gemstones & Recycled Materials For A Greener Future

Fine jewellery designers like Anabela Chan are rewriting the rules of adornment and creating some of today’s most exciting pieces that incorporate sustainability, innovation, heritage, and artistry.

STYLE

Ivy Tse believes young people are increasingly grappling with quieter, existential questions (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Ivy Tse Empowers Young People To Navigate And Thrive In Society

Halogen’s CEO aims to support them long after they leave the classroom.

Dr Patrick Maguire and his wife Rina first started Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital as a mobile surgical consultancy in 2017 (Credit: Dr Patrick Maguire. )

Dr Patrick Maguire Launches Singapore’s First Cashless Service For Pet Surgeries

Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital’s co-founder recently partnered with Income Insurance to ease the tension between high-quality care and affordability.

Marcel Luis Mustelier Perez of Mercedes-Benz Singapore assumed the role of president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Singapore in 2024 (Credit: Mercedes-Benz Singapore. )

Lessons In Business: Marcel Luis Mustelier Perez Of Mercedes-Benz Singapore

The president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Singapore builds a brand that is defined by experiences and grows with purpose.

Rebecca Rau Transforms Ancient Artefacts Into Elegant Contemporary Jewellery

With their imagination and innovation, emerging fine jewellery designers like Rebecca Rau are winning over collectors with creations that blend artistry, heritage, and sustainability.

Bill Bensley has designed more than 200 resorts, hotels, and private residences in over 30 countries (Credit: Bill Bensley. )

Bill Bensley: "I Don’t Just Want To Design Unique Hotels—I Want Them To Do Good"

The acclaimed architect and Shinta Mani co-owner changes the lives of many underprivileged Cambodians through the Shinta Mani Foundation.

Your Guide To Art Week Singapore 2026’s Must-See Events

The most captivating exhibitions, installations, and art experiences shaping Singapore Art Week 2026.

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Cotton shirt and wool zipped sweater, both from Brunello Cucinelli (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Chris Ang Heads Up Singapore’s Fastest-growing Crane Leasing Company

Since taking over the reins of the family business, the Pollisum Engineering CEO has raised the company’s revenue 250 percent to the current record-high of $70 million over the last five years.

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New Year, New Looks: Style Edit For The Year Of The Horse

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Gallop Into Chinese New Year 2026 With Singapore’s Best Festive Menus & Takeaway Treats

Singapore's top dining names serve up Michelin-starred feasts, festive takeaways, and traditional treats for a very delicious Year of the Horse.

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PeiPer Co-founder Koh Pei Li Shares How Love Inspires Her Paper Art

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Why Our Giving To “60 Lights, One Future” Matters

Conservationist Steve Boyes Partners With Rolex To Safeguard Fragile Ecosystems In Africa

Your Guide To Solo Travel Bliss, From Amalfi Coast Villas To Asian Coastal Resorts

The Soul Garden By Vikram Goyal Invites Reflection Through Myth And Material

How Alligators And Scarabs Inspired Bibi Van Der Velden’s Sleek Jewellery

Loca Niru Is Chef Shusuke Kubota’s Culinary Dialogue Between Past And Present

How “60 Lights, One Future” Supports Youths In Need

How Nathan Hartono’s First Cruise Vacation Inspired His New Song

Anabela Chan Creates Jewellery With Lab-Grown Gemstones & Recycled Materials For A Greener Future

Ivy Tse Empowers Young People To Navigate And Thrive In Society

Dr Patrick Maguire Launches Singapore’s First Cashless Service For Pet Surgeries

Lessons In Business: Marcel Luis Mustelier Perez Of Mercedes-Benz Singapore

Rebecca Rau Transforms Ancient Artefacts Into Elegant Contemporary Jewellery

Bill Bensley: "I Don’t Just Want To Design Unique Hotels—I Want Them To Do Good"

Your Guide To Art Week Singapore 2026’s Must-See Events

Chris Ang

Chris Ang Heads Up Singapore’s Fastest-growing Crane Leasing Company

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Bill Bensley: "I Don’t Just Want To Design Unique Hotels—I Want Them To Do Good"

Anabela Chan Creates Jewellery With Lab-Grown Gemstones & Recycled Materials For A Greener Future

Your Guide To Art Week Singapore 2026’s Must-See Events

New Year, New Looks: Style Edit For The Year Of The Horse

Gallop Into Chinese New Year 2026 With Singapore’s Best Festive Menus & Takeaway Treats

Elisa Lim Broadens The Range Of Inclusive Clothing Options

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PeiPer Co-founder Koh Pei Li Shares How Love Inspires Her Paper Art

Cover Story: Germaine Leonora Tan Uses Her Privilege and Platform For Social Impact

Chris Ang Heads Up Singapore’s Fastest-growing Crane Leasing Company

Chanel Coco Crush: Every Intersection Holds New Possibilities

Chanel Coco Crush: What Lies Beyond Starts With A Simple Gesture

Chanel Coco Crush: A Thought Takes Shape On The Page

Tan Kheng Hua: "When You Know How You Want To Die, You Know How You Want To Live"

Sam Lo On Expression, Evolution, And Equity Through Art

Cover Story: Germaine Leonora Tan Uses Her Privilege and Platform For Social Impact

Cover Story: Elaine Lek Leads Luzerne Beyond Making Luxury Tableware

Chris Ang Heads Up Singapore’s Fastest-growing Crane Leasing Company