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Ida Ng, CEO of Helu-Trans Group, models a piece from the 2026 ‘Malai’ Series (Credit: Punsiri Siriwetchapun)

Thai Textile Artist Jarupatcha Achavasmit Weaves Metal Into Sculptural Art

Thai artist Jarupatcha Achavasmit transforms discarded metals into woven sculptures and wearables, turning industrial waste into a medium for memory, labour, and the stories materials carry.

As Singapore’s first mountaineer to summit Everest, Lhotse, and K2 in a single year, Vincere Zeng is a trailblazer in South-east Asia

How Mountaineer Vincere Zeng Conquered Everest, Lhotse, And K2 In Just One Year

Vincere Zeng caught the mountaineering bug after a seven-day trek up Mount Kilimanjaro - "climbing the highest mountain in Africa sounded cool!"

PEOPLE

Francoise Ozawa, co-creative director, and founder John Lim of This Humid House

Local Botanical Design Studio This Humid House Is Blooming Worldwide

After spreading its roots to Europe, Singapore’s This Humid House has secured a residency with luxury streetwear Palm Angels. We check in with the cult florist.

CULTURE

Pivi’s polar bears are undeniably fun and furry (Credit: AGWA State Art Collection)

Artist Paola Pivi Uses Animals And Absurdity To Explore The Human Condition

Animals play a central role in Italian multimedia artist Paolo Pivi’s diverse and enigmatic oeuvre.

Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days in titanium from Bvlgari; wool knit sweater from Onitsuka Tiger; and wool blend trousers from Kenzo

Joshua Goh Powers Scorpio Electric, Singapore's First Electric Motorcycle Company

In a country where electric motorcycles are still in their infancy, Scorpio Electric's CEO is spearheading innovation as Singapore’s first electric motorcycle maker.

Yong Wen Yeu and Eng Chun Pang are the potters-chefs behind Potters' Table

Meet The Duo Behind Potters' Table: Potters By Day, Chefs By Night

The desire to slow down and work with their hands sparked the movement. Today, getting a seat at this private dining and pottery studio is a coveted experience.

Kong sees business as a tool for advancing the field of food technology (Credit: Mun Kong)

Kong Qi Herng Turns Food Waste Into Crave-worthy Snacks

The Moonbeam Co.'s co-founder and CEO creates products that have high fibre content, reduced sugar, and nutritional benefits.

Why This Soap Maker And Entrepreneur Is Embracing The Slow Life

A growing slow movement in Singapore has seen the rise of makers and crafters. Plural Supply is one of them. It creates natural products while respecting the environment.

CULTURE