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Lara Gilmore and Massimo Bottura of Casa Maria Luigia, which earned three Michelin Keys in 2024 (Credit: Letizia Cigliutti)

Massimo Bottura Turned A Modena Farmhouse Into One of Italy’s Most Coveted Stays

At Casa Maria Luigia, owners Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore welcome guests into their world of food, art, music, and community.

Rayner Loi believes a less wasteful Singapore is not one where people enjoy food less, but one where food is valued more appropriately (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Rayner Loi Reduces Food Waste In Commercial Kitchens Through AI

Lumitics' co-founder and CEO makes it possible by preventing it from happening in the first place.

The decadent Monaka, presented alongside an adorable cat figurine, comes with caviar, botan ebi, uni, truffle, and ankimo (Credit: Jiin Omakase)

At Jiin Omakase, Playful Cat Figurines Set the Stage For Exceptional Japanese Dining

Cat figurines, chef interactions, and ingredient-focused dishes at Jiin Omakase create an experience steeped in omotenashi, the Japanese tradition of heartfelt hospitality and attentive care.

Wendy Choh also volunteers as a national classifier for athletes with intellectual impairments (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Wendy Choh Urges Parents Of Special Needs Children To Move Past Denial Early

The psychologist notes that acknowledging developmental differences immediately lets parents maximise formative learning windows and prevent the emotional toll of unaddressed struggles.

Hannu Lintu studied conducting with Jorma Panula at the Sibelius Academy (Credit: Chrispian Chan)

"I Want A Recognisable Sound": Hannu Lintu’s Vision For The Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Quantedge Music Director Hannu Lintu discusses his new artistic phase at Singapore Symphony Orchestra and his ambition to develop a distinctive, “recognisable sound”.

Faizal Kottikollon recently launched Tulah Clinical Wellness, a luxury wellness sanctuary that bridges traditional medicine with preventative science through highly personalised wellness and longevity programmes (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Faizal Kottikollon Charts A New Course In Preventive Wellness

The founder and chairman of the Singapore-headquartered KEF Holdings built a US$400-million foundry empire and opened the doors to a world-class hospital. Now, he optimises health before problems arise through Tulah Clinical Wellness.

Walter Leong has held senior positions in the private, public and non-profit sectors (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Walter Leong Oversees A Complex Mandate In Animal Welfare

SPCA Singapore's executive director navigates challenges in the face of declining adoption rates and mounting operational pressures.

Li Chen, who has exhibited in cities such as Singapore, Paris, Beijing, and Venice, uses black to convey the concept of immanence. Attracted to the hue very early on, he invented an ink-black for his sculptures (Credit: Asia Art Center)

Sculptor Li Chen On Why Art Should Be Misunderstood

Best known for his monumental bronze sculptures, Li Chen discusses slowing down, Eastern aesthetics, humour, and how misunderstanding enriches art.

It is no longer just about what children learn, but also how quickly they do so, says Tan Yueh Phern (Credit: KiteSense )

Opinion: With AI, Mistakes Don’t Have To Become Habits

Speed will define the future of AI-driven education, says Tan Yueh Phern, founder and CEO of KiteSense.

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Antony Gormley invites us to “go inside” his new installation (Credit: Antony Gormley and Galleria Continua)

Why Antony Gormley Believes Sculpture Matters More Than Ever In The Age Of AI

From cardboard labyrinths to volcanic stone figures depicting the human body, acclaimed British artist Antony Gormley continues to reinvent sculpture as a visceral experience.

We caught up with Stephanie Lee, Judy Hunt, and Wendy Long at Monday Muse

Read The Room: Monday Muse; The Puffy Playground; Preview Of Niessing Coil Wave

Who showed up, who stood out, and who made the night.

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Karen Wee held roles at various social service agencies following a career as an auditor (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Karen Wee Wants To Shift Eldercare To A Preventive, Relationship-centred Approach

Lions Befrienders’ executive director believes that the sooner we build relationships and social connectedness around seniors, the more likely we can prevent deeper issues later on.

Greg Tan co-founded SG Assist after a difficult caregiving experience (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Greg Tan Empowers Seniors And Caregivers Through Gerontechnology

SG Assist’s co-founder and CEO clarifies that while technology enables SG Assist to operate at scale, it is not a substitute for human connection.

Peter Diamandis: "Don't Die From Something Stupid"

The founder of companies like Xprize Foundation, Singularity University, and Fountain Life explains why he’s betting his last dollar on longevity and what we need to do to live longer and healthier.

Fion Phua has been running her ground-up volunteer initiative for 40 years (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Fion Phua Restores Normalcy In The Lives Of The Less Privileged

Keeping Hope Alive's founder provides aid to the homeless, and supports elderly and vulnerable residents in one- and two-room rental flats.

Koh’s bookbinding efforts have been applied to numerous books, including those exhibited in countries such as Canada, the UK, Japan, and Singapore (Credit: Loewe)

Adelene Koh Started Making Tiny Books As A Child—Now She's A Loewe Foundation Craft Prize Finalist

In her entry for this year’s Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, Singaporean bookbinder Adelene Koh, based in Tainan, transformed a hidden decorative feature in a book’s spine into a meditative work of art.

Firdaus D'Cruz also serves as a council member on the National Council Against Drug Abuse (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Firdaus D’Cruz Helms Education And Welfare Support

Pertapis Education and Welfare Centre’s CEO believes outcomes like family reunification are undervalued.

Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chonograph 37mm in pink gold with diamonds, Audemars Piguet. Chambray shirt and trousers, both from Ralpha Lauren (Credit: Stefan Khoo. )

Stephanie Chai On How She Stays Connected And Clear-headed

The Luxe Nomad's founder discusses her non-negotiables for health and success.

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Wood—lightweight, inexpensive, and globally accessible—allows Tadashi Kawamata to work anywhere (Credit: Florie Berger)

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