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Sailing Towards Greatness

Sir Ben Ainslie looks back on his successful sailing career and reflects on the distinction of being a Rolex testimonee.

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Meet the Trailblazers for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024

Get to know the four gentlemen who have demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial spirit in various sectors.

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Meet Sergio Herman, the Michelin-Starred Chef Behind Le Pristine…

Chef Sergio Herman brings top-notch ingredients, techniques, and his 5-Pillar philosophy to Le Pristine at the newly renovated Grand Hyatt Singapore.

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The Art of Storytelling: A Conversation with Curator John Tung

Curator John Tung shares insights into the nuances of his work with Thai contemporary artist Natee Utarit for ‘Déjà vu: Buddha is Hiding’ and…

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What's In My Portfolio: Alicia Tsi

Alicia Tsi is the Founder and Creative Director of Esse

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How Design Disruptor Colin Seah is Celebrating 20 Years of Transformative…

For two decades, rebel rouser Colin Seah has been turning the industry on its head. Now, as his firm Ministry of Design (MOD) celebrates its 20th…

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5 Dynamic Duos Redefining Global Creativity

From architecture to music, the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative pairs established luminaries with emerging talents across diverse disciplines,…

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Forging Legacies: The Cinematographer’s Art of Storytelling…

In Singapore’s film industry, the mentor-protégé relationship between cinematographer Shyan Tan and emerging talent Jolinna Ang illuminate the…

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How Estetica Group's Karen Lam Turned A Personal Adversity Into…

After a life-altering accident, Karen Lam, the Director of Estetica Group, now champions innovation, sustainability, and a more inclusive definition…

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What's In My Portfolio: James Burton

James Burton is the Vice President, Asia, of Sunset Hospitality Group.

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Transformative Mentorships Perpetuating Artistic Heritage

The Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative is reshaping mentorship across disciplines, cultivating collaborations that transcend boundaries and…

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Forging Legacies: Setting the Stage for Success

Titoudao, Singapore’s beloved Chinese street opera-themed play, becomes a classroom for the next generation as veteran playwright Goh Boon Teck…

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OrangeTee CEO Justin Quek is Breaking New Grounds

From leveraging AI to democratising information, Justin Quek, CEO of real estate company OrangeTee is charting a new path to help people achieve…

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What's In My Portfolio: Karen Lam

Karen Lam is the Director of Estetica Group

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Viola Virtuosos: How These Singapore Symphony Orchestra Violists…

From masterclass to mastery, the partnership between classical musicians Zhang Manchin and Gu Bing Jie spans decades and transcends the roles of…

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Lim Choon Hong, Founder of XTRA, is Living the Dream

Lim Choon Hong, the founder of XTRA, on his memorable three-and-a-half decade journey in the design industry.

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What's In My Portfolio: Akin Akman

Akin Akman is the Co-Founder and CEO of AARMY and a lululemon ambassador.

Food & Wine

In Conversation With Chef Fernanda Guerrero of Araya

Chef Fernanda Guerrero recalls her professional culinary journey – from Chile, Singapore, and everywhere in between – that led her to create…

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SpeakIn’s Deepshikha Kumar is on a Mission to Build the World’s…

Access to the right information and networks can make or break a career, something that Deepshikha Kumar learnt early on. This ignited her passion…

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The Secret Sauce Behind Singapore's F&B Success Stories

It’s survival of the fittest in the city-state’s gastronomic jungle. We speak to a handful of chefs and operators to find out what it takes to…

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What's In My Portfolio: Hugen Liu

Hugen Liu is the Co-Founder and Director of EL Connect

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Oceania Cruises' Jason Worth Makes A Case for A Culinary-Focused…

Jason Worth, Vice President of International Sales, on what makes Oceania Cruises the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise…

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Renaud Boisson of Interparfums Asia Pacific Has His Nose On…

Renaud Boisson, CEO of Interparfums Asia Pacific, talks about how the scent company is well positioned to drive unprecedented growth in the regional…

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What's In My Portfolio: Seng-Hoo Ong

Seng-Hoo Ong is the Chief Strategic Officer and Managing Partner of Potato Head Family

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Candice D'Cruz, Vice President of Luxury Brands for Asia Pacific,…

For D'Cruz, it’s all about human connections when it comes to putting together unforgettable experiences for hotel guests or creating a supportive…

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What's In My Portfolio: Andrew Pang

Andrew Pang is the founder of Bar Spectre and Regional Brand Ambassador for Beam Suntory

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Eurokars' Charmain Kwee on Driving the Family Legacy

Eurokars’ group executive director Charmain Kwee is steering the family business to new heights in the automotive industry.

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Hegen Founder Yvon Bock Aims to Change the Lives of Mothers…

For Yvon Bock, founder of mother and baby care brand Hegen, empowering every mother on their breastfeeding journey is her way of giving back to the…

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What's In My Portfolio: Mathew Howe

Mathew Howe is the Founder & Designer of Grobrix

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Tiah Joo Kim — The Man Behind the Paradox

Tiah Joo Kim is out to change the role of hotels, one Paradox property at a time.

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Why High Net Worth Individuals Need to Rethink Everything in…

Against headwinds in a highly volatile external environment, an innovative mindset is needed to guide investment decisions. Francis Liu, Chief Executive…

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Passionate Pursuits

Behind the accolades, innovation, and glamour of Omega is a world of collectors whose devotion to the brand transcends cosmetic appeal. Discover…

Wellness

This Pocket-Sized Wellness Device Will Help Lift Your Mood

New wellness product The Beem is designed to help deliver a dose of aromatherapy and a moment of respite in a busy day. But Sophian Abdul Rahman,…

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5 Individuals Who are Primed for Passion

Pursuing one’s passion is easier said than done, but it is not an impossibility. These five individuals show us that with grit, determination,…

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Jonathan Wong of Habyt on What Makes A Home

Flexible rental offerings across the globe and a seamless moving process, no matter where you are in the world. Jonathan Wong, APAC CEO of co-living…

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What's In My Portfolio: Martin Koh

Martin Koh is a Master Perfumer at dsm-firmenich.

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Let the Music Play

MindChamps’ latest program wants to harness the power of music to help children learn better, says MindChamps’ founder David Chiem.

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What's In My Portfolio: Quinn Chen

Quinn Chen is the Managing Director of Ice's Secret.

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An Immersion in Fermentation

At InterContinental Phuket’s fine dining restaurant, hom, Chef Ricardo Nunes and team are unlocking flavor profiles of locally sourced ingredients…

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A Fusion of Flavors

Enter a world where traditional food is infused with an unexpected twist – from Chinese signatures to seasonal mooncakes – that’s creatively…

Made in Singapore for the World

Made in Singapore for the World

In Singaporean writer Koh Buck Song’s book, “Brand Singapore”, which discusses how nation branding built up the city-state into a leading global…

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What's In My Portfolio: Ernany Jasmin

Ernany Jasmin is the founder of WOLF + WALD

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PSGourmet Group's Edward Lee on What Makes A Home

No matter where in the world, the secret to PSGourmet Group’s success has been its ability to help guests feel right at home, says Group Business…

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A Crown Jewel

Cindy Yeung of Emperor Watch and Jewellery went from deliberate anonymity to the radiant face of her family business’ luxury retail arm — and…

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What's In My Portfolio: Andy Cropp

Andy Cropp is the co-founder and CFO of Oracare Group

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A Champion for Good

The arts offer a platform for differing perspectives and views - even more so for those with disabilities. Angela Tan, the executive director of…

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What's In My Portfolio: Daylon Soh

Daylon Soh is the founder of CuriousCore

Next Gen

Generation Next: New Era of Excellence

Get to know these young individuals – from entertainment and education to medicine and tech – who are ushering a new era of excellence in Singapore.

Next Gen

7 Young Chefs Shaking Up Singapore's Food Scene

This new breed of chefs are out to change the face of Singapore’s ever-evolving dining landscape with their fiery determination, boundless creativity,…

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Cheers to That: World's 50 Best Bars Ceremony to be Held in…

The World’s 50 Best Bars will be revealed in Singapore on 17 October 2023. As excitement builds for the big event, we catch up with Mark Sansom,…

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Leaning Into the Unknown

The millennial founders of ski and snowboarding company The Ride Side are bringing the slopes and waves to the heart of Orchard Road with the upcoming…

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What's In My Portfolio: Jeremy Howard

Jeremy Howard is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cru World Wine

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Towards A Responsible Future

Whether it is achieving ambitious electric mobility goals or leading his team, BMW Group Asia’s managing director Lars Nielsen believes in the…

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What's In My Portfolio: Stephanie Leung

Stephanie Leung is the Chief Investment Officer of StashAway

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Wine Lovers United

Grant Ashton, Founder and CEO of 67 Pall Mall, shares his vision for a global wine club where one can find kindred spirits wherever they go.

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Building Luxury

From the brand new Capella Sydney to the ambitious Maldives Fari Islands project, David Tsang, Chief Executive Officer of Pontiac Land Group is upholding…

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What's In My Portfolio: Richard Xia

Richard Xia is the CEO and Co-Founder of Novelship

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The Change Catalyst

Purpose-driven and a challenger of the status quo, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Asia-Pacific regional director Irene Nikkein is taking the 118-year-old…

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In Her Shoes

Koh Yan Ping, CEO of Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO), is fighting the good fight for female empowerment in Singapore. Here’s…

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What's In My Portfolio: Alan Kueh

Alan Kueh is the Co-Founder of Memotics

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Nectar Empire

Michael Halstrick, CEO of Bodega Norton, talks about the Swarovski family-owned Argentinian winery and its plans to expand into the Southeast Asia…

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Transforming the Face of Healthcare

Lim Wai Mun, founder and CEO of telehealth provider Doctor Anywhere took an idea that few believed in and transformed it into an essential business…

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Going the Extra Mile

When it comes to delivering exceptional customer service, American Express’ Singapore Country Manager Marlin Brown believes empathy – for customers…

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What's In My Portfolio: Charles Santoso

Charles Santoso is the CEO & Founder of Mireia

Watches & Style

Heritage Comes Alive

In line with Longines’ 190th anniversary and launch of The Longines Master Collection, we celebrate some of Singapore’s stewards of history and…

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Just Don't Call it an SUV

Purosangue may be a controversial new addition to Ferrari’s long line of stunning output, but the concept’s history with the luxury carmaker…

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The Business of Craft

From pursuing music and design in his youth, Yusuke Shibata now runs a thriving business introducing Japanese art and craft through HULS Gallery.

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What's In My Portfolio: Ethan Lin

Ethan Lin is the CEO & Co-Founder of Klook.

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Heal the World

Even with a business landscape constantly in flux, Epson Southeast Asia’s regional managing director Siew Jin Kiat believes that doing good needs…

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What's In My Portfolio: Jakeena Malli

Jakeena Malli is the Managing Partner of Culture Group

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Antipodal Tendencies

A conversation with Peruvian superstar chef, Virgilio Martinez.

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Living It Up

Dora Chng, General Manager (Residential) of GuocoLand, takes us through the highly anticipated double-storey Sky-Bungalow collection at Midtown Modern.

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Ready Player 4D

Alfred Sim, co-founder of Exergame4D, takes virtual technology to the next level with the introduction of a new exercise-gaming platform in Singapore.

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Ahead of the Curve

With new venture V3 Gourmet, Ron Sim and Taha Bouqdib are leveraging experiences of the past to propel the company and its brands – TWG Tea and…

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50 Shades of White

From cellar master to burgeoning saké purist, Richard Geoffroy, former chef de cave at Dom Pérignon, is on a mission to create the purest Japanese…

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What's In My Portfolio: Dione Song

Dione Song is the CEO of Love, Bonito

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A Meal With... Alvin Tan, Deputy CEO, National Heritage Board

In our debut episode of "A Meal With...", Editor-in-Chief Marc Almagro sits down with Alvin Tan, Deputy CEO of the National Heritage Board, to discuss…

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An Unshakeable Entrepreneurial Spirit

Michael Koh, jewellery designer and founder of Caratell, and recent Spirit of Enterprise awardee, shares valuable industry insights in hopes of inspiring…

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Crowning Glory

Selina Ong of Coulisse Heir highlights the importance of scalp health and why exercising self-care is an absolute necessity.

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Empowering Patients at Arium Clinic

When it comes to realizing her dream of running her own business, no task is too small for Dr Donna Chow.

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What's In My Portfolio: Prachi Saini Garg

Prachi Saini Garg is the Founder and Director of Scentopia

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At Alliance Française, an Icon is Reborn

In a conversation with Fabian Forni, Executive Director of Alliance Française, he tells Portfolio about the importance of highlighting the iconic…

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Triple P Projects is Shaking Up the Neighborhood

Ben Gattie, real estate developer and founder of Triple P Projects, doesn’t just want to find space for people — he wants to create great neighborhoods…

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What's In My Portfolio: Kaiyuan Neo

Kaiyuan Neo is the Founder and CEO of Rocket Academy

Insights

Big News for Smallholders

Co-farming company Fefifo has a big yet lucid dream: To feed 8.5 billion people by 2030.

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What's In My Portfolio: Poh Mui Hoon

Poh Mui Hoon is the Founder and CEO of Esseplore

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David Ng's Secret to Productivity? Love What You Do.

Once a specialist in expanding tech companies, David Ng now helps SMEs make sense of a rapidly changing digital world.

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The Luxury of Time with 25Hours

The newly launched private lifestyle club 25Hours is the place to be — if you value time more than money. Featuring a Q&A with Group Director Kevin…

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Simone Jewels is Ready to Take on the World

Armed with beautiful jewellery creations, a growing international fanbase, and a wealth of creativity, Simone Jewels is poised to make waves globally.

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Where is Aaron Tan, Founder of Carro, Steering His Unicorn-Status…

For Tan, it’s hardly about the destination, but about the people who grow with him along the journey.

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Women Support Women - A Roundtable Discussion

Emperor Watch and Jewellery extends unlimited support for women who pave the path for other women to succeed.

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This Singaporean Created the WeChat of Sustainable Properties

Merging the use of artificial intelligence and sustainability practices, Kenny Chai of Beblu believes he’s one step closer to a new future with…

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What's In My Portfolio: Jaye Foo

Jaye Foo is an artist, entrepreneur, and crypto advocate

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For Figment, Home is Where the Art is

Fang Low, founder of boutique co-living space Figment doesn’t just want to rent out beautiful shophouse homes. He has big plans for the company…

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