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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…

Food & Wine

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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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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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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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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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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Give and Take

Veteran educator Jayne Nadarajoo shares what it means to establish Singapore’s first college for differently-abled young adults, and in pursuing…

Luxury Revival

New Era of Luxury: Art in Flux

If the past two years have proven anything, it’s that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to enjoying luxurious pursuits like collecting art.

Luxury Revival

New Era of Luxury: A New Way to Shop

The SaleSale not only breathes life to past-season designer fashion, it also boasts a new retail concept that addresses the needs and wants of the…

Luxury Revival

New Era of Luxury: A Matter of Taste

There’s nothing more luxurious than unforgettable experiences – whether it’s through dining or retail. The recent establishment of V3 Gourmet…

Food & Wine

An Autumn to Remember at JAAN

Chef Kirk Westaway introduces a new autumn-themed 'Reinventing British' menu at the 2 Michelin-Starred restaurant

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A Conversation With: Nidhi Gupta of Portcast

Nidhi Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO of Portcast, shares how technology has significantly shaped the logistics sector and how her start-up company is aiming…

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Time to Transform

What makes NTT Ltd. the best partner for a company’s digital transformation? Its CEO for Asia Pacific, John Lombard, tells all.

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This Rolex Awards Laureate is Working Tirelessly to Unlock the…

The world’s coral reefs may be largely gone by the 2030s, but a biologist’s discovery of coral reefs that are thriving under harsh conditions…

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Coming to One's Senses

By evoking emotions through touch, smell, and sight, understanding the basic fundamentals of how people operate can measure the success of brand…

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Making A Difference

Benjamin Soh of STACS on green and sustainable financing, his entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of empowering team members in ways they…

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Right State of Mind

Antoinette Patterson of Safe Space™ is a strong advocate of positive mental well-being in the workplace – as it very well should be

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Difficulty swallowing pills? Corina Huang is out to change that.

Corina Huang, a winning laureate at the Cartier Women’s Initiative 2021, paves the way for innovative healthcare technology that could possibly…

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Going With the Flow

How was it possible that 2020 was a wildly successful year for F&B and tech company Ebb & Flow, which managed to launch eight concepts at the height…

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The Italian Job

Giacomo Marabiso of ICCS shares that the decision to shift their focus to online initiatives was the secret to supporting Italian SMEs during the…

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Making A Connection

Reubiks Academy’s Japhet Lim is on a mission to revolutionize education by connecting students and educators with a few simple taps and swipes…

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Gold Standard for the Silver Generation

Allium Healthcare aims to make a profound difference in the twilight years of Singapore’s affluent elderly. CEO Bernie Poh tells us more.

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Pearls of Wisdom

Five minutes with Ms. Amanda Wu, Executive Director at Mikimoto

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Renaissance Man

Mikimoto’s Yasuhiko Hashimoto talks to us about the new Marina Bay Sands boutique, personal style, and the jewellery he is most obsessed with.

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The Theory Of Everything

Through a year-long collaboration with hotels under The House Collective group, Swiss artist Katja Loher demonstrates the interconnectedness of philosophy,…

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In Her Shoes

Ms. Nita Chauhan of Vincitore shares how she stepped in the right direction to find success in the finicky world of the footwear industry

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Tze Char Steps Up

Mr. Alexander Pang, second-generation chef and CEO of beloved tze char institution, New Ubin Seafood, is responsible for taking it to the next level…

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Destination: Luxury

For Mr. Scot Toon, Managing Director for Asia of The Pavilions Hotels and Resorts, the secret to a truly luxurious travel experience is allowing…

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The Cold Standard

Keeping a standard temperature in wine shipping, storage and delivery drives Taste of Tradition’s foremost advantages

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The Independent

Mr. Alan Oei, artistic director of the highly regarded arts venue The Substation, is hoping for the day when his role as keeper of the flame for…

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The Telok Ayer Community Whisperer

Ms. Sue-Shan Quek is on a mission to re-envision the concept of Singapore’s beloved community center with Telok Ayer Arts Club

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Create To Curate

A curator’s job goes beyond putting together an exhibition – they create stories to realize an artist’s vision for the cultural zeitgeist at…

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When Numbers Don't Lie

Major shifts in travel industry have seen more people traveling, generating feedback and comparing information. As the figures triple and quadruple…

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Will Machines Make Better Traders?

Machine learning’s ability to ‘learn’ with data, make predictions, and continuously improve on the accomplishment of its tasks may have earned…

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The Changing Face of Luxury Travel

There are as many versions of luxury travel as there are luxury travelers. With requirements for seamless personalized services still on the rise,…

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One Woman's Date With Adventure

When Ms. Sonja Piontek left the coveted job that she built for herself for nearly 13 years, she didn’t realize that she would be stepping into…

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Meet The Macallan's Regional Brand Ambassador

A minute with Mr. Keith Nair, Regional Brand Ambassador, The Macallan

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A Slice of California in Singapore

There's potential for growth in Singapore's lagging retail industry, according to expat entrepreneurs Dustin Ramos and Iris Sangalang, the husband-and-wife…

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A Tale of Convergence

Leica brings together two very different photographers, Geoff Ang and Yik Keat, for one visually exciting exhibition

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Retirement - Will We Ever Be Ready?

Mr. Dickson Tan, a former senior officer at the Central Narcotics Bureau turned wealth manager, sheds light on an issue everyone thinks of, but doesn't…

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Space Travel - From Fantasy to Reality

Dr. Leroy Chiao, former NASA Astronaut and International Space Commander, is one of the lucky few to have travelled to a destination most of us only…

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Connecting The Dots

By connecting different data silos, Silot creates a powerful one-stop platform that heightens efficiencies and supports new capabilities.

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Required Reading

What leaders are reading to keep them on top of their game

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Tough Love

There is no sweet-talking here. Life and transformation coach, Mr. Michael Serwa, is all about the tough love, no-nonsense approach when it comes…

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Divine Dining

Get to know Ms. Jolin Lee, an IT professional-turned-restaurateur, who is introducing a new take on Chinese cuisine with the recently opened Xin…

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Slice of Life: A Peek into The Lives of 5 Top Professionals…

'Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion.' - Tony Hsieh

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A Shift In Perspective

Anders Buchmann, Bang & Olufsen's Chief Intrapreneur, tells us how his advertising background helped shape the success of the revolutionary BeoSound…

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The Consequence of Sound

Trinnov Audio CEO, Arnaud Laborie, on the evolution of audio technology, resulting in an unforgettable and lifelike sound experience

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Beauty Reborn

Crème Simon, a French beauty and wellness brand founded in 1860, is reborn in the little red dot, thanks to one enterprising Singaporean — Felicia…

Spirited Discourse

Wine In Her Blood

Enter the world of Don Melchor's 2014 vintage with Chilean winemaker, Isabel Mitarakis Guilisasti

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Trust & Parry

Is the Post-Truth era seeing a stronger alliance between journalists and communications experts?

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Leica Looks Ahead

Jane Cui, President of Leica Asia, talks to us about the new Leica Galerie in Singapore and the importance of slowing down in this digital age

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The Secret of Good Design: Danger and Curiosity

The Jean-Louis Deniot collection from furniture brand Baker recently hit Singapore's shores. Get to know a little more about the talented designer…

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An American In Singapore

Meet the man behind The Bird Southern Table and Bar, the newest restaurant to join the impressive roster of dining places at Marina Bay Sands

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Meet the Six PR Experts for PORTFOLIO's First Round Table Discussion

PR practitioners come together for PORTFOLIO Magazine's first Roundtable Discussion on
PR and the Changing Media Landscape.
Hosted by: Artemis

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In It For The Long Run

Words of wisdom from Singapore's top restaurateurs

Design Instincts: Noden

Noden breathes new life to vintage Scandinavian furniture for the 21st century homeowner

Design Instincts: SHOUTEN by biro

Japanese products, tradition, and techniques take centre stage at SHOUTEN by biro

Design Instincts: Emporium of the Modern Man

The ultimate one-stop-shop for those who take design seriously