Personalities

Bill Bensley has designed more than 200 resorts, hotels, and private residences in over 30 countries (Credit: Bill Bensley. )

Bill Bensley: "I Don’t Just Want To Design Unique Hotels—I Want Them To Do Good"

The acclaimed architect and Shinta Mani co-owner changes the lives of many underprivileged Cambodians through the Shinta Mani Foundation.

Embellished lambskin dress, metal and strass earrings, and lambskin slingbacks, all from Chanel (Credit: Stefan Khoo. )

Tan Kheng Hua: "When You Know How You Want To Die, You Know How You Want To Live"

Nothing holds the prominent local actress back anymore. Now 62, she discusses her mortality with candour, presents herself as is on American press tours, and still wants to learn new skills.

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Tan and the McLaren Artura speak the same language: pure focus and zero compromise (Credit: Hoya)

Mae Tan Channels Purpose And Power In The McLaren Artura

Observing Mae Tan is seeing control and daring in balance—the very equilibrium that defines McLaren.

Can Dr Alvin Oh's Book On Cognitive Mastery Make Us Better Leaders?

In his book MindPowered Coaching For Professionals: Unlocking Innovation Through Cognitive Mastery, Dr Alvin Oh unpacks the challenges of leadership for the future. The founder of Wisdom International Group Pte Ltd tells us more.

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How Rolex Supports Sylvia Earle’s 60-Year Quest To Safeguard Our Oceans

At 90, Sylvia Earle stands as the ocean’s unfailing witness, a milestone Rolex celebrates by highlighting her life spent underwater.

Nappa leather biker jacket and cotton polo shirt, both from Miu Miu (Credit: Joel Low)

Germaine Leonora Tan Answers Questions Posed By Her Fiancé

The media personality tells us how her friends and family have influenced her values.

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Silk taffeta jacket and matching skirt, silk satin gloves, metal and strass minaudiere, metal necklace embellished with strass and glass, and leather and diamante mules, all from Chanel (Credit: Stefan Khoo. )

Tan Kheng Hua Answers Questions Posed By Her Younger Brother

The local actress tells us about the unique cultural perspectives she has developed through the course of her work.

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Miki Hay launched HDFX in 2004, growing it into one of Singapore’s most prolific events companies (Credit: HDFX)

Mind Your Business: Events Organiser Miki Hay Transforms Ideas Into Experiences

The Founder and Managing Director of HDFX Pte Ltd, a homegrown event management company, also weighs in on “having it all”.

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Natalie Dau reckons that running an ultramarathon boils down to expecting the unexpected (Credit: Jaems Chua. )

Natalie Dau Holds A Singapore Book Of Records Title For A 1,000km Ultramarathon

The Singapore-based endurance athlete and ultramarathoner also earned a Guinness World Record for the same feat.

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Chainmail top and viscose trousers, both from Envie de Pois. Calfskin fringed gloves, from Sportmax. Flowerlace pendant necklace in yellow gold with diamonds, from Van Cleef & Arpels

For Luzerne CEO Elaine Lek, Safe Isn’t Always The Best Option. She Tells Us Why

Elaine Lek takes a few punches from Max Koh, her son and fellow Muay Thai enthusiast. Guess who struggles with bottles?

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Tay Su-Lyn Wants To Protect Her Family's Culinary Traditions For The Future Generations

How does one find the way into the heart of Tay Su-Lyn, Director of Violet Oon Singapore? With spicy, deep-fried food, of course!

As Singapore’s first mountaineer to summit Everest, Lhotse, and K2 in a single year, Vincere Zeng is a trailblazer in South-east Asia

How Mountaineer Vincere Zeng Conquered Everest, Lhotse, And K2 In Just One Year

Vincere Zeng caught the mountaineering bug after a seven-day trek up Mount Kilimanjaro - "climbing the highest mountain in Africa sounded cool!"

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Cover Story: Elaine Lek Leads Luzerne Beyond Making Luxury Tableware

Elaine Lek, CEO of Luzerne Pte Ltd and third-generation leader of Hiap Huat Holdings, lends her voice to youth mental health and suicide prevention.

Cover Story: Grace & Coco Chng Open Up About Their Lives And Advocacy For Inclusivity

The mother-daughter pair of local high society have been inspired by Coco's work in early intervention.

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Suhana Ab's Kids Clothing Business Maison Q Was Inspired By Dress-Up Playtime With Her Daughter

Launched 10 years ago by Suhana Ab, a former magazine editor, Maison Q offers reversible clothes for kids.

Eric Khoo Answers Questions Posed By His Second Son

The iconic filmmaker tells us which untold superhero story he'd love to see on the big screen.

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Singaporean Artist Niceaunties On Finding Courage And Freedom Through Her Works

What began as Niceaunties' quest to overturn perceptions of older women has evolved into a global celebration of freedom, beauty, and ageing.

Yes, Social Media Star Willabelle Ong Has To Manage Household Chores—Here's Her Hack

With her Ome Living homecare brand, Willabelle Ong is off to a fresh, clean start for 2025.