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The Collectors: Hoong Qi Rong Regrets Selling Some Of His Cameras

To kick his gear addiction, Hoong started selling cameras from his collection. Find out why he regrets it.

The Collectors: Damian Wong And Sandra Ong Have A Soft Spot For Instant Cameras

A shared passion for instant photography brings the two closer together as a couple.

IWD 2025: She Can, So She Did It

An exclusive International Women’s Day 2025 feature by a+ Singapore.

The Collectors: Hendry Poh Is On A Mission To Rescue Film Cameras

The digital product manager and fervent hobby photographer has splashed nearly $35,000 on his hobby.

Hwang Bo Reum, korean literature, healing fiction

Korean Bestseller, Welcome To The Hyunam-dong Bookshop, Turned Reading Into Self-Care

Author Hwang Bo-reum on why we need to talk about burnout and loneliness.

Ng Lee Kiang is also a dive master with over 15 years of diving experience (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Ng Lee Kiang Fosters Biodiversity Appreciation Through Outdoor Excursions

Young Nautilus' co-founder uses nature-themed education programmes to instil a sense of responsibility towards conservation.

Kada’s rich heritage has been carefully preserved with exacting attention to functionality and safety

Tong Shuh Lan Fosters A Sense Of Connection And Belonging With New Lifestyle Hub Kada

A restored 1920s building becomes Kada, a multi-concept lifestyle hub offering wellness, dining, and co-living options.

Singaporean Artist Niceaunties On Finding Courage And Freedom Through Her Works

What began as Niceaunties' quest to overturn perceptions of older women has evolved into a global celebration of freedom, beauty, and ageing.

Ellen Teo established Union Power and Union Solar, Union Energy’s respective electricity retail and clean energy arms (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Ellen Teo Galvanises A Shift Towards Cleaner, Low-carbon Energy Solutions

Union Energy’s CEO wants to align with Singapore’s broader push for energy efficiency and innovation.

Felicity Aston is a receipient of the prestigious Polar Medal (Credit: Rolex. )

Felicity Aston Forges Ahead In Polar Exploration To Save Our Planet

The climate scientist embarks on arduous expeditions to gather the data necessary to understanding climate change.

Jatin Kumar is all for using technology to combat climate change and to tip the scales in favour of the planet (Credit: Cher Him. )

Jatin Kumar Accelerates Material Science And Sustainability Using AI

Xinterra’s chief technological officer wants to empower humans to become carbon capture agents.

Koh’s collection recalls significant moments in his life and how they reflect his emotions

Gallerist And Art Lover Richard Koh Showcases His Deeply Personal Collection

He hopes to bring fresh perspectives to art collecting with his newest personal collection showcase.

P. Keerthana is also a lecturer at an institute of higher education (Credit: Mun Kong. )

P. Keerthana Facilitates Meaningful Conversations Across Generations

GenLab Collective's founder taps on gamification to foster connection between our youths and seniors.

The French Vietnamese artist was raised in Paris

Cyril Kongo Redefines Street Art Through His Vibrant Works

In a society where street art often straddles the line between vandalism and visual poetry, Cyril Kongo has emerged as a force redefining the medium.

Jane Wang met her co-founders while pursuing a master's degree in Intellectual Property and Technology Management at NUS (Credit: Cher Him. )

Jane Wang Advances Rehabilitation For Reduced Abilities With Soft Robotics

Roceso Technologies’ co-founder and CEO led the development of a soft robotic hand rehabilitation system designed and manufactured in Singapore.

Coates’ contemplative ‘Nature Calendar’ was the centrepiece of the Ruinart Art Lounge

Ruinart's Visionary Marcus Coates Finds Art In Nature

Through his ‘Nature Calendar’, Marcus Coates examines how animals and plants impact healthy and sustainable environments.

Under Abhijit Raha's leadership, BMDP received the Charity Council’s Charity Governance Awards 2024 (Credit: Cher Him. )

Abhijit Raha Seeks To Reduce Survival Disparities Based On Race

The president of the Bone Marrow Donor Programme wants to do more for underrepresented communities in Singapore afflicted with terminal illnesses.

As a medical student, Dr Toh Han Chong spent one year doing research in immunology at St Mary’s Hospital Medical School at the University of London, and studied under the late renowned immunologist Dr Leslie Brent (Credit: Cher Him. )

Dr Toh Han Chong Pushes The Envelope In Immunotherapy

National Cancer Centre Singapore's deputy CEO (strategic partnerships) recently led the world’s largest trial on T-cell therapy for solid tumours.