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Shearling coat, from Bottega Veneta. Heels, Ida’s own (Credit: Joel Low)

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Ida Ng On Moving Art, Making Space For Artists & Growing Singapore’s Art Scene

Ida Ng, co-founder and CEO of Art Move at Helutrans, has spent 30 years building it into one of Asia’s leading fine-art logistics companies. She explains how the team behind every shipment helps shape the art world.

Global ambassador Liu Wen embodes the spirit of freedom and motion with Chopard (Credit: Chopard)

Chopard Revisits Two Icons With Happy Diamonds & Happy Sport The First

Chopard breathes new life into its signature creations, where exquisite craftsmanship meets the brilliance of freely moving diamonds.

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When death nears, hope may rest on immediate things like being able to enjoy the sunshine or a loved one’s presence (Credit: Lorenzo Alessio Messina/Pexels. )

At Death's Door: The People Who Help The Dying Navigate The Process

Medicine eases the physical realities of dying but a good death goes beyond clinical care. Two palliative care doctors, a psychologist, and a death doula reveal what it takes to preserve dignity, navigate grief, and make the time that remains meaningful.

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Chanel Signes & Symboles

From the lion, to the comet, the symbols that shaped Gabrielle Chanel’s world reveal a story of instinct, luck and destiny.

Manami Resort is an 18-key property in Negros Occidental in the Philippines (Credit: Manami Resort)

This Remote Philippine Hideaway Has 18 Villas And Reefs Teeming With 600 Species

Manami Resort seeks to spotlight the wild side of this little-explored region of the Philippines.

LIFESTYLE

Paul Seixas (Credit: Amaury Sport Organisation)

Philipsen, Girmay, Del Toro, And Seixas Are Bringing Tour De France Speed To Singapore

In November, four of cycling’s leading names will headline a weekend of action at the Tour de France EFGH Singapore Criterium. Who will win is anyone’s guess.

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Perpetual Padellone in 950 platinum, with a grained-finish, ice blue dial, and a matte black alligator strap leather strap with a Dualclasp (Credit: Rolex)

Meet The New Rolex Perpetual Padellone, A Moonphase Watch Decades In The Making

The Rolex Perpetual Padellone features an instantaneous annual calendar and moonphase display with a new movement, revisiting a celebrated reference through contemporary mechanics.

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The Watch Art Grand Exhibition brought 80 pieces from the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva to Milan. Among them were watches made long before the company was founded in 1839 (Credit: Patek Philippe)

Patek Philippe Showcased Over 500 Watches And Objects At Its Watch Art Grand Exhibition In Milan

For its largest Watch Art Grand Exhibition yet, Patek Philippe chose Milan and introduced Italy-exclusive timepieces, including its new perpetual calendar chronograph.

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Marino in action as part of the Tour de France race direction team during Stage 13 from Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne to Grand Colombier, on 14 July 2023 (Credit: Amaury Sport Organisation)

Race Director Jean-Marc Marino On Running The Tour de France EFGH Singapore Criterium

With the Tour de France EFGH Singapore Criterium returning for its fifth edition, race director Jean-Marc Marino talks cycling, the complexities of staging a race here, and the growing ambitions of the sport in Southeast Asia.

LIFESTYLE

Autumn Is This Season’s Special At Restaurant Jag

Executive Chef Laurence Tan transforms autumn’s finest produce into an evocative tasting experience.

LIFESTYLE

Read The Room: Secret Session At Coda; Jazz Association (Singapore) Benefit Gala 2026; Food From The Heart Charity Golf Tournament

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

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Mak Joon Nien, CEO of CIMB Singapore and Growth Markets; Cecilia Leong-Faulkner, founder of British Theatre Playhouse; Andras Biro, General Manager of The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore; and Sharanjit Leyl, Chancellor, Bath Spa University (Photos: CIMB Singapore; British Theatre Playhouse; The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore; Sharanjiy Leyl )

Yes, The Arts Matter To Singapore

Ahead of The British Theatre Playhouse Art for Charity Gala on 24 October 2026, Mak Joon Nien, Cecilia Leong-Faulkner, Andras Biro, and Sharanjit Leyl discuss the significance of the arts to Singapore.

CULTURE

The SLGH029 follows the Evolution 9 design language that Grand Seiko developed from the principles of its 1967 Grand Seiko Style (Credit: Grand Seiko)

Grand Seiko SLGH029: The Night Birch Boasts An 80-Hour Power Reserve

Grand Seiko takes its signature birch forest into the night with the SLGH029, pairing a deep black textured dial and lightweight titanium case with the Hi-Beat 36000 Calibre 9SA5.

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Explora III will make its Alaska debut in June 2027 (Credit: Explora Journeys)

Why Explora Journeys' Anna Nash Believes The Future of Luxury Is At Sea

Luxury ocean travel is being reshaped by personalisation and freedom, according to Explora Journeys’ president Anna Nash.

LIFESTYLE

"Loving a piece is already a good reason to wear it," says Arianna Li, co-founder, Ellilux. "I like the idea that jewellery can become part of everyday life, collecting memories as it goes." (Credit: Ellilux)

The Jewellery Rule Ellilux Co-Founder Arianna Li Thinks We Should Ignore

Ellilux co-founder Arianna Li on gemstones, everyday fine jewellery, and building her jewellery brand in Europe before expanding to Singapore.

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Ida Ng

Artistry | Oct 2026

Wool sweater, wool and silk skirt, and distressed calfskin pumps, all from Prada. All jewellery, Ng’s own (Credit: Joel Low)

Ida Ng On Moving Art, Making Space For Artists & Growing Singapore’s Art Scene

Ida Ng, co-founder and CEO of Art Move at Helutrans, has spent 30 years building it into one of Asia’s leading fine-art logistics companies. She explains how the team behind every shipment helps shape the art world.

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Meet The New Rolex Perpetual Padellone, A Moonphase Watch Decades In The Making

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Grand Seiko SLGH029: The Night Birch Boasts An 80-Hour Power Reserve

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Patek Philippe Showcased Over 500 Watches And Objects At Its Watch Art Grand Exhibition In Milan

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Why Explora Journeys' Anna Nash Believes The Future of Luxury Is At Sea

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Ida Ng On Moving Art, Making Space For Artists & Growing Singapore’s Art Scene

Ida Ng, co-founder and CEO of Art Move at Helutrans, has spent 30 years building it into one of Asia’s leading fine-art logistics companies. She explains how the team behind every shipment helps shape the art world.

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At Death's Door: The People Who Help The Dying Navigate The Process

Can Sato Become Thailand’s Answer To Sake? Inside The Rice Wine Revival

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Grand Seiko SLGB009: The White Birch Gets Its Most Accurate Movement Yet

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Chanel’s Fall/Winter 2026 Collection Transforms Everyday Into Extraordinary

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Germaine Leonora Tan Uses Her Privilege and Platform For Social Impact

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Dr Farshad Shishehchian Farms Shrimp Locally To Support Food Security

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For Architect Angelene Chan, Singapore Artists Must Keep Finding Relevance

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Maker's Mark: Alan Tay, Gabriel Tan, John Lim, Olivia Lee

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Edward Chia Closes The Food Loop By Turning Leftovers Into Animal Feed

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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. )

Faizal Kottikollon Charts A New Course In Preventive Wellness

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

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

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Ida Ng On Moving Art, Making Space For Artists & Growing Singapore’s Art Scene

Ida Ng, co-founder and CEO of Art Move at Helutrans, has spent 30 years building it into one of Asia’s leading fine-art logistics companies. She explains how the team behind every shipment helps shape the art world.

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Ida Ng On Moving Art, Making Space For Artists & Growing Singapore’s Art Scene

Chopard Revisits Two Icons With Happy Diamonds & Happy Sport The First

At Death's Door: The People Who Help The Dying Navigate The Process

Chanel Signes & Symboles

This Remote Philippine Hideaway Has 18 Villas And Reefs Teeming With 600 Species

Philipsen, Girmay, Del Toro, And Seixas Are Bringing Tour De France Speed To Singapore

Meet The New Rolex Perpetual Padellone, A Moonphase Watch Decades In The Making

Patek Philippe Showcased Over 500 Watches And Objects At Its Watch Art Grand Exhibition In Milan

Race Director Jean-Marc Marino On Running The Tour de France EFGH Singapore Criterium

Autumn Is This Season’s Special At Restaurant Jag

Read The Room: Secret Session At Coda; Jazz Association (Singapore) Benefit Gala 2026; Food From The Heart Charity Golf Tournament

Yes, The Arts Matter To Singapore

Grand Seiko SLGH029: The Night Birch Boasts An 80-Hour Power Reserve

Why Explora Journeys' Anna Nash Believes The Future of Luxury Is At Sea

The Jewellery Rule Ellilux Co-Founder Arianna Li Thinks We Should Ignore

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Ida Ng On Moving Art, Making Space For Artists & Growing Singapore’s Art Scene

Read On Magzter

Meet The New Rolex Perpetual Padellone, A Moonphase Watch Decades In The Making

Grand Seiko SLGH029: The Night Birch Boasts An 80-Hour Power Reserve

Patek Philippe Showcased Over 500 Watches And Objects At Its Watch Art Grand Exhibition In Milan

Why Explora Journeys' Anna Nash Believes The Future of Luxury Is At Sea

Ida Ng On Moving Art, Making Space For Artists & Growing Singapore’s Art Scene

At Death's Door: The People Who Help The Dying Navigate The Process

Can Sato Become Thailand’s Answer To Sake? Inside The Rice Wine Revival

Grand Seiko SLGB009: The White Birch Gets Its Most Accurate Movement Yet

Chanel’s Fall/Winter 2026 Collection Transforms Everyday Into Extraordinary

Germaine Leonora Tan Uses Her Privilege and Platform For Social Impact

Ida Ng On Moving Art, Making Space For Artists & Growing Singapore’s Art Scene

Dr Farshad Shishehchian Farms Shrimp Locally To Support Food Security

For Architect Angelene Chan, Singapore Artists Must Keep Finding Relevance

Maker's Mark: Alan Tay, Gabriel Tan, John Lim, Olivia Lee

Edward Chia Closes The Food Loop By Turning Leftovers Into Animal Feed

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

Ida Ng On Moving Art, Making Space For Artists & Growing Singapore’s Art Scene