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

Eric Khoo Is Singapore's Most Iconic Filmmaker For A Reason

Stephen McGown was captured by Al-Qaeda terrorists in 2011 (Credit: Yvonne Isabelle Ling)

Al-Qaeda's Longest-held, Surviving Hostage: "I Still Have An Adventurous Spirit"

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Kelvin Wong believes that sustainability education is about agency (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Kelvin Wong Improves Our Carbon Literacy

Terra SG's co-founder says sustainability conversations that are too technical leave people disengaged.

Cotton T-shirt and wool suit, both from Louis Vuitton (Credit: Wee Khim)

Robert Cheng Answers Questions Posed By His Wife

Brewin Design Office's founder discusses a one-month sabbatical and his favourite film directors.

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Cotton shirt, wool blazer and trousers, and glass lamp, all from Louis Vuitton (Credit: Wee Khim)

Robert Cheng Changes The Luxury Hotel Interior Design Game

The founder of Brewin Design Office, which masterminded the interiors of the newly-opened Capella Kyoto, discusses his design philosophy and the way in which AI is shaping spaces and experiences.

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Aarthi Sankar was formerly SPCA's executive director (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Aarthi Sankar Grants The Wishes Of Critically Ill Children

Make-A-Wish Singapore’s CEO navigates growing complexity in governance, regulations, and risks to bring hope and joy to paediatric patients.

Kalaivanan Balakrishnan first started at Acres as a rescue officer (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Kalaivanan Balakrishnan Spearheads Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation

Acres' CEO believes many people do not understand the illegality of wildlife ownership in Singapore because they do not comprehend the scale of the illegal wildlife trade.

Junie Foo was the first woman to occupy a management position in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s corporate banking division for Asia and Oceania (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Junie Foo Reminds Us That Kindness Is Not Weakness, But Strength

Singapore Kindness Movement’s chairperson also wants us to remember that compassionate accountability remains an option.

James Oliver Burton (Credit: Sunset Hospitality Group. )

Lessons In Business: James Oliver Burton Of Sunset Hospitality Group

The vice president, Asia, of the multinational lifestyle hospitality group discusses growth opportunities and global standards.

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Gilbert Goh spent the better part of last year in Cairo and Beirut, Lebanon, just to stay close to what’s happening on the ground (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Gilbert Goh Has Fundraised $7 Million For Palestinians In Gaza So Far

This humanitarian helped establish a polyclinic, an early childcare centre for orphans, and several field kitchens.

Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery Singapore is located on 30 Beach Road (Credit: Kwai Fung Hin. )

Hong Kong Art Gallery Kwai Fung Hin Opens First Overseas Outpost In Singapore

The 35-year-old art gallery specialises in 20th-century modern and contemporary art.

CULTURE

Regent Bali Canggu sits by the surfer’s paradise that is Canggu Beach (Credit: Regent Bali Canggu. )

Regent Bali Canggu Marks The Brand’s Return To Indonesia With The First Regent Spa & Wellness

It is also home to Cure Bali, which was opened in partnership with chef Andrew Walsh.

LIFESTYLE

Chronos Kwok first became involved with Action for Aids Singapore as a volunteer counsellor over two decades ago (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Chronos Kwok Campaigns For Greater Access To HIV Prevention And Testing

Action for Aids' executive director hopes for a national risk-reduction treatment programme to be enacted to address systemic barriers at scale.

Rachel Ong is a Member of Parliament representing the Telok Blangah division of Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Rachel Ong Nurtures Disability Beneficiaries Into Decision-makers

The Purple Parade’s chairman makes it possible for them to lead in workplaces, community groups, and civic spaces.

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Adora Wong

As senior features editor, Adora tells stories from the plain to the unreservedly passionate and provocative. She aims to shine a light on the beating heart of society and is often shadowed by her dog, George.