a+ Advocates

Natalie Hennedige has helmed the Singapore International Festival of Arts for the last four years (Credit: Mun Kong)

Natalie Hennedige Develops A Broad Reach In Singapore's Arts Landscape

The festival director of the Singapore International Festival of Arts ensures that the event serves as a nexus for experimentation.

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.

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.

For Chin Bottinelli, Fundraising Is About Building Relationships That Last

For the chairperson of this year's Passion Ball—proceeds go to Food from the Heart's programmes and outreach initiatives—giving back is central to the purpose she seeks to serve.

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.

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.

Yang Loo is working on closing the green loop in his water cremation processes (Credit: Mun Kong)

Yang Loo Offers The Eco-friendlier Option of Water Cremation For Our Pets

The Green Mortician's founder introduces a practice that isn't currently available anywhere else in Singapore.

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.

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.

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.

Joshua Schwartz is wearing the Santos de Cartier Skeleton (large model) in steel (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Joshua Schwartz Dreams Up Iconic Nightlife & Restaurant Concepts

SJS Group’s founder reflects on the two years it has taken to bring Cotu to fruition.

Mike Wiluan is wearing the Cartier Prive Tank Chinoise Skeleton in Platinum (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Mike Wiluan Regales Us With Wild Tales

The filmmaker and Infinite Studios' CEO has made films of the Western, horror, and monster genres.

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.

Samuell Ang Ensures Edible Plants Flourish In Our Concrete Jungle

Edible Garden City’s CEO leads social change through community-centric agriculture.

Aaron Yeo enrolled at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts to pursue professional training in mouth painting (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Aaron Yeo Doesn't Let Paralysis Get In The Way Of Creating Art

The tetraplegic artist wants to bring joy to the world through his colourful mouth paintings.

Andy Goh Designs Luxurious Hotels For Remote Locations

R+’s founder and CEO caters to travellers who see nature as the last true luxury.

Dr Farshad Shishehchian is wearing the Santos de Cartier Skeleton (large model) in yellow gold (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Dr Farshad Shishehchian Farms Shrimp Locally To Support Food Security

Blue Aqua International Group’s founder and CEO believes the practice can become environmentally sustainable with a few tweaks.

Li Lin Wee's latest work, Dragon Head Phoenix Tail Brow (2024,) is a dramedy centred on an estranged mother-daughter duo (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Li Lin Wee Tells Singaporean Stories

The film director believes stories can shift perspectives and teach us more about humanity.