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For her efforts, Mint Lim was recognised as one of 33 fellows in the 2023 edition of the Cartier Women’s Initiative (Credit: Cher Him)

Mint Lim Drives A Social Mission To Provide Every Child With Quality Education

School of Concepts' founder reserves a percentage of its enrolment for children whose families cannot afford the tuition.

Benjaporn Karoonkornsakul launched The Absolute Group in 2002

Benjaporn Karoonkornsakul Discusses The Success Of The Absolute Group

The founder of the fitness chain strives to build a brand that continually educates, motivates and entertains.

Conscious Brand Founders Adah Chan and Lois Tien Talk Impact Versus Profitability

Answering hard questions about growth in a world of finite resources.

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Sophie Hersan, fashion director of Vestiaire Collective (Credit: Vestiaire Collective)

Vestiaire Collective's Sophie Hersan Is Focused On Change

As one of the original founders of resale platform Vestiaire Collective, Sophie Hersan remains committed to her mission to transform the fashion industry.

Justin Chen is the co-founder of Else in KL

Justin Chen, CEO of Arcc Spaces, Believes In The Power Of Humanistic Design

Justin Chen has travelled the world, but he’s never forgotten his roots in Mali. Arcc Holdings’ group deputy CEO is doubling down on humanity.

As managing director, Takayuki Kimura leads all Maserati operations for the Asia-Pacific region, except China

Takayuki Kimura On Maserati's Refresh

After being relegated to the heap for a long time, Maserati is once again on the rise to the top of the automotive world, backed by a refreshed design and good engineering.

Thanks to Kelley Wong and the YWLC, the wheel of progress is turning slowly but steadily (Credit: Cher Him)

Kelley Wong Dedicates Her Time To Nurturing Young Women Leaders

The chairperson of Young Women's Leadership Connection leads a 12-member executive committee that manages operations and strategic growth.

Le Bristol Paris ventures into the metaverse with L’H3ritageClub (Credit: Le Bristol Paris)

Le Bristol Paris Is A Time Capsule Of French Elegance

Since opening its doors in April 1925, the legendary five-star Le Bristol Paris has maintained its French roots and traditions while keeping up with the times with an NFT club.

Cru World Wine CEO and co-founder Jeremy Howard

Opinion: Fine Wines Are A Growing Asset

Cru World Wine's CEO and co-founder discusses wealth generation and preservation through fine wines.

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Santu Song Is The Chinese Artist You Need To Take Note Of

Known for her work with colours and flowers, Santu Song is expanding her work beyond China. Her first stop: Singapore.

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Jess Tay Caters To The Demand For Luxury Home Fragrances

The director of Flaming Queen offers customers premium home fragrances to fulfil their olfactory fantasies.

Robin C. Lee Steers A Ship That Feeds The Hungry

Food From the Heart's CEO keeps the wheels of the non-profit organisation are well-oiled so the needy do not go hungry.

Flamingos in Patagonia National Park, Chile (Credit: Rolex)

Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative: Rewilding Argentina And Chile

Through its Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex is supporting two highly respected conservation organisations working to “rewild” two of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems.

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Boi Kwong has thus far put out two films about the dark underbelly of Singaporean society (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Boi Kwong Is In The Thick Of Disrupting The Singaporean Film Landscape

The film director is behind the recently-released neo-noir thriller Geylang, which earned a nomination at the recent Golden Horse Awards.

Bullseye. Shot in Marbella, Spain in 2006

Life Goes On: A Photo Essay By Lionel Leo

He held his first camera at 11. Today, this long and meandering journey culminates in Lionel Leo's first solo exhibition. We dive into his photos.

Corals growing on a 3D-printed tile from Archireef (Credit: Archireef)

Archireef Is Saving Corals Through 3D-Printing

Corals are dying at an alarming rate, but Vriko Yu and David Baker of Archireef have a novel way to save them: 3D printing.

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Ivan Chin Envisions Broadening The Horizon For Those With Special Needs

The CEO of Extra•Ordinary People thinks we are ready for the next norm of a truly inclusive society.

Jerome Sanoner Endeavours To Run A Boxing Programme For People Living With Parkinson’s Disease

He picked up the sport to enhance his motor and cognitive syndromes after getting diagnosed with the condition at 59.