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Faizal Kottikollon recently launched Tulah Clinical Wellness, a luxury wellness sanctuary that bridges traditional medicine with preventative science through highly personalised wellness and longevity programmes (Credit: Mun Kong. )

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Faizal Kottikollon Charts A New Course In Preventive Wellness

The founder and chairman of the Singapore-headquartered KEF Holdings built a US$400-million foundry empire and opened the doors to a world-class hospital. Now, he optimises health before problems arise through Tulah Clinical Wellness.

Cool off in the deep blue (Credit: NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort )

No Hurry At All: NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort

Urgency fades at the NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, where monitor lizards patrol sandy footpaths and guests stroll barefoot between villas.

LIFESTYLE

In the words of Cyril Kongo: “I don’t even call it a car. For me, it’s an art installation.” (Credit: Rolls-Royce )

In The Hands Of Cyril Kongo, The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan Becomes Art

Rolls-Royce gave French artist Cyril Kongo free rein to reimagine its Black Badge Cullinan through an unprecedented collaboration inside the marque’s Goodwood factory.

LIFESTYLE

How Chanel Watches Play The Queen’s Gambit With Poise

Geneva's Watches & Wonders saw Chanel present Coco Game, its new haute horlogerie capsule. Mademoiselle is the figure at the centre of it—sculpted, pixelated, and in one case, the seconds hand.

Peter Diamandis: "Don't Die From Something Stupid"

The founder of companies like Xprize Foundation, Singularity University, and Fountain Life explains why he’s betting his last dollar on longevity and what we need to do to live longer and healthier.

Perlée, which launched as a collection in 2008, is part of Van Cleef & Arpels’ creative vernacular (Credit: Van Cleef & Arpels)

Van Cleef & Arpels Perks Up Perlée Rings With Precious Gems

Gemstones and golden beads come together in the new Perlée designs by Van Cleef & Arpels.

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It is no longer just about what children learn, but also how quickly they do so, says Tan Yueh Phern (Credit: KiteSense )

Opinion: With AI, Mistakes Don’t Have To Become Habits

Speed will define the future of AI-driven education, says Tan Yueh Phern, founder and CEO of KiteSense.

PEOPLE

Karen Wee held roles at various social service agencies following a career as an auditor (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Karen Wee Wants To Shift Eldercare To A Preventive, Relationship-centred Approach

Lions Befrienders’ executive director believes that the sooner we build relationships and social connectedness around seniors, the more likely we can prevent deeper issues later on.

Koh’s bookbinding efforts have been applied to numerous books, including those exhibited in countries such as Canada, the UK, Japan, and Singapore (Credit: Loewe)

Adelene Koh Started Making Tiny Books As A Child—Now She's A Loewe Foundation Craft Prize Finalist

In her entry for this year’s Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, Singaporean bookbinder Adelene Koh, based in Tainan, transformed a hidden decorative feature in a book’s spine into a meditative work of art.

Watches & Wonders 2026 delivered emotion and discovery in watchmaking, as Geneva buzzed with excitement and exhilaration (Credit: WWGF/KEYSTONE/Valentin Flauraud)

Watches & Wonders 2026: Mastering Materials

With materials such as Jubilee Gold, forged titanium, and high-resistance ceramic, watchmakers are moving the industry from esteemed tradition to engineered modernity.

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Greg Tan co-founded SG Assist after a difficult caregiving experience (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Greg Tan Empowers Seniors And Caregivers Through Gerontechnology

SG Assist’s co-founder and CEO clarifies that while technology enables SG Assist to operate at scale, it is not a substitute for human connection.

Wood—lightweight, inexpensive, and globally accessible—allows Tadashi Kawamata to work anywhere (Credit: Florie Berger)

Artist Tadashi Kawamata And Ruinart Explore Nature Through Ephemeral Architecture

Paris-based Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata’s temporary wooden constructions offer fleeting yet powerful encounters with space, nature, and community.

Jo Malone London’s Latest Scents Are Inspired By British Vegetables

Céline Roux, Vice President of Global Fragrance Development at Jo Malone London, draws inspiration from nature’s bounty for her latest formulations.

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From 14 to 20 April 2026, Watches & Wonders gathered horology's leading names at Geneva Palexpo (Credit: WWGF/KEYSTONE/$6TVQL9L0M20MEV#1$)

Watches & Wonders 2026: Making Time

At Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, mechanical innovations delivered some of the fair’s standout moments.

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AP Café Singapore Draws On Japanese Flavours In First Chef Collaboration With Ami Patisserie

AP Café and Ami Patisserie forge a limited-time partnership that merges haute horology with pastry artistry, delivering a refined culinary experience.

LIFESTYLE

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Stephanie Chai

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

The Luxe Nomad manages 100 properties in Hokkaido, Koh Samui, Phuket and Bali, and recorded $80.2 million in gross bookings last year.

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Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chonograph 37mm in pink gold with diamonds, Audemars Piguet. Chambray shirt and trousers, both from Ralpha Lauren (Credit: Stefan Khoo. )

Stephanie Chai On How She Stays Connected And Clear-headed

The Luxe Nomad's founder discusses her non-negotiables for health and success.

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No Hurry At All: NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort

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Opinion: With AI, Mistakes Don’t Have To Become Habits

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Karen Wee Wants To Shift Eldercare To A Preventive, Relationship-centred Approach

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Faizal Kottikollon Charts A New Course In Preventive Wellness

The founder and chairman of the Singapore-headquartered KEF Holdings built a US$400-million foundry empire and opened the doors to a world-class hospital. Now, he optimises health before problems arise through Tulah Clinical Wellness.

Uthpal Rao On The Emotional Connection Between Watches And Whisky

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

Dr Doreen Yong Makes The Semiconductor Industry More Accessible To Students

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Faizal Kottikollon Charts A New Course In Preventive Wellness

The founder and chairman of the Singapore-headquartered KEF Holdings built a US$400-million foundry empire and opened the doors to a world-class hospital. Now, he optimises health before problems arise through Tulah Clinical Wellness.

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Faizal Kottikollon Charts A New Course In Preventive Wellness

No Hurry At All: NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort

In The Hands Of Cyril Kongo, The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan Becomes Art

How Chanel Watches Play The Queen’s Gambit With Poise

Peter Diamandis: "Don't Die From Something Stupid"

Van Cleef & Arpels Perks Up Perlée Rings With Precious Gems

Opinion: With AI, Mistakes Don’t Have To Become Habits

Karen Wee Wants To Shift Eldercare To A Preventive, Relationship-centred Approach

Adelene Koh Started Making Tiny Books As A Child—Now She's A Loewe Foundation Craft Prize Finalist

Watches & Wonders 2026: Mastering Materials

Greg Tan Empowers Seniors And Caregivers Through Gerontechnology

Artist Tadashi Kawamata And Ruinart Explore Nature Through Ephemeral Architecture

Jo Malone London’s Latest Scents Are Inspired By British Vegetables

Watches & Wonders 2026: Making Time

AP Café Singapore Draws On Japanese Flavours In First Chef Collaboration With Ami Patisserie

Stephanie Chai

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

Stephanie Chai On How She Stays Connected And Clear-headed

Read On Magzter

No Hurry At All: NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort

Opinion: With AI, Mistakes Don’t Have To Become Habits

Karen Wee Wants To Shift Eldercare To A Preventive, Relationship-centred Approach

How Chanel Watches Play The Queen’s Gambit With Poise

Faizal Kottikollon Charts A New Course In Preventive Wellness

Uthpal Rao On The Emotional Connection Between Watches And Whisky

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

Dr Doreen Yong Makes The Semiconductor Industry More Accessible To Students

Germaine Leonora Tan Uses Her Privilege and Platform For Social Impact

Best Luxury Mooncakes In Singapore For Mid-Autumn Festival 2025

Faizal Kottikollon Charts A New Course In Preventive Wellness

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

Faizal Kottikollon Charts A New Course In Preventive Wellness