Culture

Keigo Tanaka performed at the Forest Stage, presented by Defender (Credit: Defender)

Defender Celebrates Sustainable Mobility And Artistic Innovation At Wonderfruit

We took a break from the festivities at Wonderfruit to speak with Garth Turnbull, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Asia Pacific Region, about the Defender’s collaboration with the festival.

Paul Lee wears the Grand Seiko SLGC007 from the Evolution 9 Collection (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Paul Lee Offers Recycled Products That Spark Thoughtful Conversations

Plastify's director wants to help people build a more intuitive relationship with materials.

Alvin Lee wears the Grand Seiko SBGW301 from the Elegance Collection (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Alvin Lee Wants To Educate The Next Generation About The Value Of Art And Culture

The filmmaker was last year conferred the National Arts Council’s Young Artist Award, the nation’s highest accolade for young artists.

Coco Crush ear cuff in white gold with diamonds and Comete Geode earrings in white gold with diamonds. Cotton and silk knit top and cashmere sweater all from Chanel

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

Multidisciplinary visual artist Dawn Ng shares how her recent exhibition deepened her inquiry into memory, matter, and planetary time.

Building a brighter future for youths in need: (from left) Tan Jian Yong; Renee Lim, Oliver Goh; Hadassah Lau (Credit: Hendra Lauw)

Why Our Giving To “60 Lights, One Future” Matters

Sixty ambassadors came together last November to raise funds for needy kids through the Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts programme. Three share how their support can spark change.

Dr Patrick Maguire and his wife Rina first started Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital as a mobile surgical consultancy in 2017 (Credit: Dr Patrick Maguire. )

Dr Patrick Maguire Launches Singapore’s First Cashless Service For Pet Surgeries

Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital’s co-founder recently partnered with Income Insurance to ease the tension between high-quality care and affordability.

Building a brighter future for the beneficiaries of Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts programme: (from left) Venetia Gu, Aisha Hillary-Morgan; Nana Au Chua, Andrew Chua; Jasmine Chong (Credit: Hendra Lauw)

How “60 Lights, One Future” Supports Youths In Need

Sixty ambassadors raised funds last November for the Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts programme. Three share how their support is helping children build brighter futures.

Boyes standing on the banks of the Zambezi River by Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. For the Great Spine of Africa team, presenting at the 2025 Ramsar Convention was a major accomplishment. It demonstrated the tremendous effort over the past decade (Credit: Rolex/Aurélie Marrier d’Unienville)

Conservationist Steve Boyes Partners With Rolex To Safeguard Fragile Ecosystems In Africa

With the support of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, conservationist Steve Boyes has spent years tracing the headwaters of Africa’s major rivers. His latest research could shape the future of water security for millions.

CULTURE

Bill Bensley has designed more than 200 resorts, hotels, and private residences in over 30 countries (Credit: Bill Bensley. )

Bill Bensley: "I Don’t Just Want To Design Unique Hotels—I Want Them To Do Good"

The acclaimed architect and Shinta Mani co-owner changes the lives of many underprivileged Cambodians through the Shinta Mani Foundation.

Ivy Tse believes young people are increasingly grappling with quieter, existential questions (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Ivy Tse Empowers Young People To Navigate And Thrive In Society

Halogen’s CEO aims to support them long after they leave the classroom.

Vikram Goyal is redefining Indian metalwork for the global stage (Credit: Vikram Goyal)

The Soul Garden By Vikram Goyal Invites Reflection Through Myth And Material

How Vikram Goyal’s design studio is reviving the ancient metalworking technique repousse and bringing it into the modern age.

Marcel Luis Mustelier Perez of Mercedes-Benz Singapore assumed the role of president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Singapore in 2024 (Credit: Mercedes-Benz Singapore. )

Lessons In Business: Marcel Luis Mustelier Perez Of Mercedes-Benz Singapore

The president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Singapore builds a brand that is defined by experiences and grows with purpose.

Your Guide To Art Week Singapore 2026’s Must-See Events

The most captivating exhibitions, installations, and art experiences shaping Singapore Art Week 2026.

Warren Wee wants to ensure his artistic vision is not lost in an era of short attention spans (Credit: Digital Art Week Asia)

Warren Wee’s “99 Years” Exhibition At Digital Art Week Asia 2026 Takes Place In An Air Raid Shelter

Running from 19 to 26 January, 2026, the exhibition ‘99 Years’ curated by Warren Wee brings new media art to Singapore’s historic Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter.

Can Southeast Asian Artists Become Agents Of Change? S.E.A. Focus At Art SG Explores

For its debut at Art SG 2026, S.E.A. Focus brings together 16 galleries from across the region. Curator John Tung and artistic consultant Emi Eu discuss how art can spark a more meaningful dialogue around peace and compassion.

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The Vilah Social Creative Space features art by Pichaya Osothcharoenpol (Credit: Kromo Bangkok)

From Diamonds To Zircon: How Kromo Bangkok Celebrates The “City of Nine Gems”

In Kromo Bangkok, Thai creatives bring the city’s ceremonial “nine gems” to life through artful details and whimsical design touches.

Brian Liu sees a good man as a dependable individual who faithfully handles what he is entrusted with (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Brian Liu Helps Men Cultivate Healthy Male Identities And Meaningful Connections

Bros Before Woes' co-founder challenges conventional norms through the men’s well-being and growth initiative.

An African giant pouched rat wears a harness when working to detect landmines (Credit: Apopo. )

African Giant Pouched Rats Are Clearing Cambodia’s Notorious Minefields

The same area that an Apopo HeroRat can cover in 40 minutes can take days to survey with a metal detector.

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Elisa Lim founded inclusive fashion label Will & Well in 2017 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Elisa Lim Broadens The Range Of Inclusive Clothing Options

Will & Well's founder makes it possible for people with diverse needs to dress with ease and confidence.

The Deluxe Patio Room blends indoor luxury with outdoor relaxation (Credit: Mett Singapore)

Mett Singapore Opens As A Design-led Luxury Retreat In Fort Canning

Mett Singapore brings a new vibe to Fort Canning Park with its tranquil nature setting, wellness experiences, and hearty dining.

LIFESTYLE

Opinion: Borneo Motors Singapore Marks 100 Years With Community And Purpose

The spirit of giving back is at the centre of Borneo Motors Singapore’s centennial celebrations. Managing Director Ng Khee Siong tells us why.