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Meet The Girl From Ipoh Painting The World's Biggest Stars

What began as a hobby has led to her painting portraits of celebrities such as Gordon Ramsay. Chan Karwai reflects on her journey.

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Frank Ha is the vice-president of Nike Direct (Retail) for Asia Pacific and Latin America

Senior Executive Frank Ha On Nike's Big Plans For Singapore, And Tiger Woods

It’s the biggest Nike store in Asia outside of China, and it’s on Orchard Road. Nike senior executive Frank Ha flies down from Portland to tell us more.

Opinion: Ad-Supported TV Channels Are Making A Comeback

KC Global Media’s CEO and president says consumers are fatigued from subscribing to multiple services.

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Julian Artopé has been building tech and software companies across Europe, the US and Africa for the last 18 years (Credit: Mun Kong)

Julian Artopé Makes A Perfect Smile More Affordable And Less Painful

Zenyum’s founder and CEO adopts new technologies that give rise to invisible braces and stellar oral care products.

Inside the Ferrari E-Lab plant in Maranello

How Ferrari Has Quietly Become A Sustainable Force In Luxury

Ferrari is all-in on diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, and has achieved incredible firsts, including equitable salaries for all.

Dominic Schacher wears the Grand Seiko Sport Collection SBGJ275 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Dominic Schacher Streamlines The Singapore Property Rental Process

Rently’s founder is making renting easier by eliminating those things that make it stressful.

Timothy F. Daniels helps every Tiger 21 member be purposeful about their legacy (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Timothy F. Daniels Greases The Wheels Of Wealth Preservation

Tiger 21’s CEO and president leads a peer network that supports UNHWIs in navigating the challenges of extraordinary affluence.

Nicklen photographs a ringed seal as it looks for polar bears through the crystal clear water in its breathing hole before surfacing for a breath. Without ice, ringed seals will lose a key part of their environment where they build the igloos to rear their pups, and the series of breathing holes that allow them to evade polar bears

Rolex Partners Conservation Photographers Cristina Mittermeier And Paul Nicklen

These world-renowned conservation photographers have dedicated their lives to raising awareness about ocean conservation.

Hasnor Sidik wears the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection SLGH011 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Hasnor Sidik Pulls Out All The Stops Promoting Local Culture

The Singapore Edition’s director of culture and entertainment is advocating for local art, music, fashion, and design.

Khoh Wan Chin wears the Grand Seiko Elegance Collection STGK019 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Khoh Wan Chin Changes The Local Ice Cream Game With Creamier & Sunday Folks

In Great Company’s CEO has been launching new product categories and flying our flag regionally.

Benny Chee wears the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection SLGC001 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Benny Chee Magnifies Ethical Luxury With Sustainable Leather Shoes

Anothersole's co-founder wants to do his part in making a difference even if it involves higher costs.

The new lounge area in the suite, part of The Sands Collection

What A Billion-Dollar Facelift At Marina Bay Sands Looks Like

The grand old dame of Singapore’s skyline remains at the forefront of luxury with newly revamped suites, and the same world-class service.

Mark Varadi wears the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection SLGA019 (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Mark Varadi Grows Singapore Into A Burgeoning Wine Hub

Juliet Victor Asia’s CEO has identified our island city as the gateway to Asia for its Tokaji wine distribution.

Opinion: What's With The Death Of Diversity In Fashion?

What’s one trend that’s circling back into fashion? Hiring white males for creative directorships.

ART SG Director Yang Shuyin Talks About The Fair's Second Edition

ART SG is returning for its second edition and fair director Yang Shuyin wants you to bring walking shoes.

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Li Tianbing in his studio. Photo courtesy of the artist and Opera Gallery

Artist Li Tianbing On The East-West Dichotomy & Memories Of His Late Father

Li tells us about his art-making journey, his relationship with his father, and why his creative process is akin to being in a prison.

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.

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The grandson of ocean exploration pioneer Jacques Cousteau, Fabien Cousteau has been diving since he was four (Credit: Joe Pugliese)

Sharks, 31 Days Under Water & An ISS Of The Sea: The Life Aquatic With Fabien Cousteau

The third-generation oceanographer is in the process of bringing to life a state-of-the art research facility in the deep blue to advance ocean conservation.