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She Can, So She Did It

An exclusive International Women’s Day 2025 feature by a+ 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.

Royal Salute's 62 Gun Salute Collection Takes Things Up A Notch

Named after the highest ceremonial honour in British royal tradition, the luxury range features blends of over 50 of Scotland’s oldest and rarest whiskies.

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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.

Arévalo’s mission to promote Colombian culture and cuisine continues

Latido Is The Heartbeat Of Fernando Arévalo’s Colombian Memories

The new Tras Street hotspot transports us to Bogotá, Colombia’s capital city known for its electrifying atmosphere and bold flavours.

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.

Coates’ contemplative ‘Nature Calendar’ was the centrepiece of the Ruinart Art Lounge

Ruinart's Visionary Marcus Coates Finds Art In Nature

Through his ‘Nature Calendar’, Marcus Coates examines how animals and plants impact healthy and sustainable environments.

Mohamed Benchella’s striking silhouettes evoke old-world elegance through a modern prism

4 Outstanding Designers At The Inaugural Hong Kong Fashion Fest

At the recent inaugural Hong Kong Fashion Fest, four couturiers showcased the future of Asian sartorial style.

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.

Koh’s collection recalls significant moments in his life and how they reflect his emotions

Gallerist And Art Lover Richard Koh Showcases His Deeply Personal Collection

He hopes to bring fresh perspectives to art collecting with his newest personal collection showcase.

Serge Laurent On Van Cleef & Arpels' Commitment To Dance

The maison’s connection to dance dates back to the 1960s.

The French Vietnamese artist was raised in Paris

Cyril Kongo Redefines Street Art Through His Vibrant Works

In a society where street art often straddles the line between vandalism and visual poetry, Cyril Kongo has emerged as a force redefining the medium.

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.

Tim Mondavi Preserves Family Legacy Through His Napa Valley Winery

The youngest son of the late prominent winemaker Robert Mondavi continues to change the game through Continuum.

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.

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.

A Singaporean citizen, Simon Gwozdz feels that we should get a shot at space launch

Simon Gwozdz Builds Rockets That Can't Blow Up

Equatorial Space's founder and CEO also aims to reduce the risk, cost, and environmental impact of space travel.