Culture

Rolex And National Geographic Honour Explorers Protecting Penguins And The Planet

The 2025 Rolex National Geographic Explorers of the Year—a wildlife filmmaker and a marine biologist—join forces to reveal the hidden lives of penguins, and why their survival speaks to the planet’s future.

Evan Chow co-founded Quest while pursuing a business degree at Singapore Management University (Credit: Mun Kong)

Evan Chow Gives Those Overlooked By Traditional Job Markets An Income

Quest's co-founder and CEO inflates our gig economy with an AI-powered marketplace for any service imaginable.

Wetzlar is home to Leica Camera AG’s headquarters and manufacturing plant, as well as the Leica Museum (Credit: Samantha Francis)

Why Leica’s Minimalist Design Still Resonates After 100 Years

Leica celebrates 100 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and emotional connection in photography at its birthplace in Wetzlar.

Irene Chong built a career in banking and real estate investments

Irene Chong Garners Support For Children Living In Extreme Poverty

Compassion Singapore’s Partnership Director works with multiple organisations and institutions on a programme that includes child sponsorship.

Sky Castle for Glow Festival, Shen Zhen (Credit: Eness)

Qazim Karim Leads Singapore Night Festival 2025 Into A New Era

With “Island Nights," the newly appointed Festival Director redefines what a festival can be, through both a spectacle of lights and a reflection of Singapore’s cultural soul.

Luzerne's SG60 Singapura six-plate set (Credit: Luzerne)

SG60 Launches That Celebrate Craftsmanship And Culture

From fine jewellery to artisan glassware, these SG60 creations fuse heritage with contemporary craft, celebrating Singapore’s 60th in style and substance.

Soya bean curd was the inspiration for Febbrile’s dish, Bafun Uni, Almond, Tomato, Scamorza Water (Credit: Somma)

How Singapore Shaped The Culinary Journeys Of Six International Chefs

As the little red dot turns 60, six tastemakers reflect on how they are helping to shape our culinary legacy.

Geoffrey Ong is also Chairman of the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) (Credit: Mun Kong)

Geoffrey Ong Leads The Only Agency Dedicated To Promoting Heart Health

Singapore Heart Foundation’s CEO oversees a a three-pronged programme and employs a sustainable philanthropic framework.

Rolex Unveils New Pavilion For Biennale Architettura 2025

From a new pavilion at the Biennale Architettura in Venice to flagship boutiques in Milan and Tokyo, Rolex’s latest architectural ventures champion a future built on sustainability, craftsmanship, and intelligent design.

Navarro explores the double edge of light in his works (Credit: Thelma Garcia)

Iván Navarro’s ‘Cyclops’ Illuminates Power And Protest At Galerie Templon Paris

The Chilean artist turns light into a tool of myth, protest, and perception in his latest exhibition at Galerie Templon, Paris.

The capsule collection comprises one Wave leather bench and eight Ruban chairs (Credit: Longchamp. )

The Latest Longchamp x Pierre Renart Collaboration Unveals 9 Pieces Of Furniture

The collection features a marriage between wood and leather, and aims to honour materials enhanced through expert hands.

Sacai x Seventeen Labubu blind box collectible 2025

Labubu Over Lipstick: Why We're Still Splurging On Blind Boxes In 2025

In the name of unboxing the mystery behind the blind box boom, we took the opportunity to indulge in our Labubu obsession.

Dr Uzair Javaid earned a PhD scholarship in computer science at NUS (Credit: Mun Kong)

Dr Uzair Javaid Mitigates Issues That Arise With Privacy Concerns & Data Unavailability

Betterdata's founder and CEO makes generating synthetic data easy because he believes privacy is a right, not a privilege.

“Artist’s Proof: Singapore at 60” exhibition

How Private Art Collectors In Singapore Are Helping To Shape Our Artistic Future

A dedicated community of private art collectors has quietly expanded their passion beyond acquisition to nurture talent, preserve heritage, and propel Singaporean art onto the global stage.

Shadow's Edge by Ma Cong. Photo: Bernie Ng

Ma Cong’s Shadow’s Edge Returns To Singapore Ballet Festival 2025

Over three nights, Singapore Ballet presents Shadow’s Edge, Evening Voices, and Double Contrasts—a diverse programme combining contemporary emotion and classical finesse performed by leading dancers.

Soh Ming believes a marriage of environmental values and commercial viability is a push for long-term impact (Credit: Mun Kong)

Soh Ming Shakes Up The EV Market With Cars Optimised For City Living

Volt Auto's founder and managing director wants to provide both a greener alternative and an enhanced driving experience.

Kok Tse Wei pours resources into inclusive outreach (Credit: Mun Kong)

Kok Tse Wei Harnesses The Healing Power Of Music To Meet People Where They Are

Singapore Symphony Group’s Deputy CEO (Programmes & Production) believes a concert hall is more than a cultural venue.

Kate Cham co-founded Anglo Caregivers with her husband (Credit: Mun Kong)

Kate Cham Meets Growing Demand For Live-in Caregiving Services

Anglo Caregivers’ co-founder ensures staff do not discriminate based on medical conditions.