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Stephanie Chai Runs Asia-Pacific's Largest Luxury Vacation Rental Management Company

The Luxe Nomad manages 100 properties and recorded US$63 million (S$80.2 million) in gross bookings last year.

Itchan Kala became a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1990 (Credit: Kalpana Sundar)

Khiva, Uzbekistan Is A Living Museum Of Silk Road History And Craft

A journey through Khiva, where artisans keep the desert city’s cherished traditions alive.

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“Tomás Saraceno: Interwoven” highlights the artist’s collective research-driven creative practice, and explores our symbiosis and entanglement with other life forms (Credit: Joaquín Ezcurra, courtesy Aerocene, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 by Aerocene Foundation)

New Taipei City Art Museum Rewrites Taiwan’s Contemporary Art Narrative

As New Taipei’s first public art museum marks its first anniversary, director Lai Hsiang-ling shares how engagement, research, and cultural exchange continues to drive its programmes.

(From left) Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet Le Petit Prince in stainless steel, Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Le Petit Prince in 5N gold, Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Le Petit Prince in stainless steel, and Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Le Petit Prince in stainless steel (Credit: IWC Schaffhausen )

IWC Schaffhausen Celebrates 90 Years of Pilot’s Watches With New Le Petit Prince Editions

IWC Schaffhausen marks two decades of its Le Petit Prince collection, and reworks one of watchmaking's most demanding complications in the process.

Graff’s exquisite butterfly brooches spark a dialogue between art and artistry (Credit: Graff)

Graff Unveils Dazzling Butterfly Masterpieces In Singapore Exhibition

Graff’s “Diamonds Take Flight” Asia Travelling Exhibition, which arrived in Singapore in May, presented over 65 high jewellery creations, led by 12 butterfly brooches offered exclusively by advance order.

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The Arc brings AP’s technical teams together under one roof (Credit: Audemars Piguet)

The Arc And Audemars Piguet’s Future In Watchmaking

The Arc, Audemars Piguet’s 255,104-sq-ft facility in Le Brassus, sets out a new approach centred on collaboration, craft, and sustained innovation.

STYLE

Victor Choy, Xander Lim, Wanling Duh, and Kenneth Chang at a+ Secret Session at K Cellars

Steal The Scene: Secret Session At K Cellars; Passion Ball 2026; Art Of Golf Charity Masters; Hair For Hope 2026

Kick up the party with style, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments.

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Kenneth Chang On Why Watches And Whisky Still Feel Human In A Digital World

What do watches and whisky have in common? Both ask for time and give it back in the form of taste. Three watch collectors on how the years change what you buy, and why.

Dr Alan Tan established Republic Healthcare after identifying a gap between acute general practice and specialist care (Credit: Republic Healthcare. )

Lessons In Business: Dr Alan Tan Of Republic Healthcare

The founder and chairman of the private healthcare provider discusses the current challenges and the future of private healthcare.

PEOPLE

The Ungasan Clifftop Resort has just seven villas, each comprising five bedrooms and a private pool (Credit: The Ungasan Clifftop Resort. )

Five-star Service In Intimate Spaces: Why Small Luxury Hotels Of The World Is Thriving

The luxury brand represents over 700 independently-owned boutique hotels across more than 100 countries and membership is highly sought after.

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Alejandro Vargas Believes Watches and Whisky Create Meaningful Conversations

What do watches and whisky have in common? Both ask for time and give it back in the form of taste. Three watch collectors on how the years change what you buy, and why.

Stanley Cheah Gives Us A Glimpse Into Singapore’s Lesser-known History

Hidden Heritage's co-founder offers immersive tours to little-known or inaccessible locations to keep local stories alive.

Uthpal Rao On The Emotional Connection Between Watches And Whisky

What do watches and whisky have in common? Both ask for time and give it back in the form of taste. Three watch collectors on how the years change what you buy, and why.

Wong, who grew up in Singapore during the 1970s, is based in Berlin (Credit: The National Gallery, London)

Can Identity Ever Be Authentic? Artist Ming Wong’s Work Says It’s More Complicated

By illustrating how identity is continually performed, negotiated, and undone, Ming Wong imagines a future in which his work and Singapore serve as bridges between cultures on a global scale.

Founder Bill Lark (left) and master distiller Chris Thomson (Credit: Lark)

Lark Distillery Uses Tasmania’s Climate To Create Rich Single Malt Whisky

The greater temperature contrast means humidity influences evaporation within the cask and the angel’s share of whisky lost during maturation is higher.

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Stephanie Chai

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IWC Schaffhausen Celebrates 90 Years of Pilot’s Watches With New Le Petit Prince Editions

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This Is How Sommeliers Build A Fine Dining Wine List

How Food From The Heart’s Ronald Stride Turns Meals Into Hope

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Explore Bhutan's Culinary Landscape With Bleu Tshering Dorji

GJ Wee Discusses Wellness, Identity Struggles And That Famous Last Name

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Alchemist Founder Will Leow On The Discipline Behind Coffee, Consistency, And Craft

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Stephanie Chai Runs Asia-Pacific's Largest Luxury Vacation Rental Management Company

Khiva, Uzbekistan Is A Living Museum Of Silk Road History And Craft

New Taipei City Art Museum Rewrites Taiwan’s Contemporary Art Narrative

IWC Schaffhausen Celebrates 90 Years of Pilot’s Watches With New Le Petit Prince Editions

Graff Unveils Dazzling Butterfly Masterpieces In Singapore Exhibition

The Arc And Audemars Piguet’s Future In Watchmaking

Steal The Scene: Secret Session At K Cellars; Passion Ball 2026; Art Of Golf Charity Masters; Hair For Hope 2026

Kenneth Chang On Why Watches And Whisky Still Feel Human In A Digital World

Lessons In Business: Dr Alan Tan Of Republic Healthcare

Five-star Service In Intimate Spaces: Why Small Luxury Hotels Of The World Is Thriving

Alejandro Vargas Believes Watches and Whisky Create Meaningful Conversations

Stanley Cheah Gives Us A Glimpse Into Singapore’s Lesser-known History

Uthpal Rao On The Emotional Connection Between Watches And Whisky

Can Identity Ever Be Authentic? Artist Ming Wong’s Work Says It’s More Complicated

Lark Distillery Uses Tasmania’s Climate To Create Rich Single Malt Whisky

Stephanie Chai

Stephanie Chai Runs Asia-Pacific's Largest Luxury Vacation Rental Management Company

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New Taipei City Art Museum Rewrites Taiwan’s Contemporary Art Narrative

Five-star Service In Intimate Spaces: Why Small Luxury Hotels Of The World Is Thriving

Kenneth Chang On Why Watches And Whisky Still Feel Human In A Digital World

Alejandro Vargas Believes Watches and Whisky Create Meaningful Conversations

Khiva, Uzbekistan Is A Living Museum Of Silk Road History And Craft

IWC Schaffhausen Celebrates 90 Years of Pilot’s Watches With New Le Petit Prince Editions

This Is How Sommeliers Build A Fine Dining Wine List

How Food From The Heart’s Ronald Stride Turns Meals Into Hope

Explore Bhutan's Culinary Landscape With Bleu Tshering Dorji

GJ Wee Discusses Wellness, Identity Struggles And That Famous Last Name

Stephanie Chai Runs Asia-Pacific's Largest Luxury Vacation Rental Management Company

Alchemist Founder Will Leow On The Discipline Behind Coffee, Consistency, And Craft

Robert Cheng Changes The Luxury Hotel Interior Design Game

Vicky Hwang Put Singapore's Bar Scene On The Map With Atlas

Singapore Artist Dawn Ng Captures The Passage Of Time Through Ice And Colour

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

Stephanie Chai Runs Asia-Pacific's Largest Luxury Vacation Rental Management Company