Tatler Singapore Magazine - April 2023

In this issue

On the cover is Benjamin Swan, co-founder of urban farming company Sustenir and founder of agritech start-up Beco Ventures. He talks about the global food crisis and how his mission to grow leafy greens led him to develop high-tech systems to replicate and improve nature’s growing processes. Also in this Sustainability issue is WWF-Singapore’s CEO R Raghunathan, who discusses how sustainable finance is key to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. Plus, discover how three home-grown businesses are maximising the value of resources by adopting a circular economy approach to sustainability.

Positive Returns

Alvin Li is taking an impact-first approach with his latest investments that pay it forward, alongside a trusted partner, DBS Private Bank

6 mins

Second Nature

WWF‑Singapore CEO R Raghunathan discusses the role of businesses in Singapore’s decarbonisation journey—and how sustainable finance is key to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future

3 mins

Road To Net Zero

Former climate negotiator Lia Nicholson is on a mission to help large companies decarbonise in her new role as head of sustainability at climate tech start‑up Terrascope

4 mins

My Top Shot

Each month, Tatler invites a photographer to introduce their favourite image. This month: Jerome Teo

1 min

Zhou Lihan

The co‑founder and CEO of biotechnology company Mirxes talks about transitioning from scientist to entrepreneur and saving lives in a post‑pandemic world

2 mins

Conscious Codes

Three home‑grown businesses share how they are maximising the value of resources by adopting a circular economy approach to sustainability

10+ mins

Watch This

The fourth edition of LVMH Watch Week, held in Singapore this January for the first time, showcased exciting novelties from Bulgari, Hublot, Tag Heuer, Zenith and more. Here are six of the highlights

3 mins

City Of Dreams

For American jeweller Harry Winston, there is no place like New York-a forever muse that has inspired icons such as the elegant and stylish Avenue Classic Graffiti timepiece, featuring details emblematic of the Big Apple

2 mins

HEAVENLY BODIES

When Gabrielle Chanel unveiled the first high jewellery collection some 90 years ago, it was unlike anything the world had seen before. With this same spirit of audacity, freedom and femininity, the maison reinterprets her celestial creations for its 1932 high jewellery collection

5 mins

METAMORPHOSIS

On the 75th anniversary of its iconic Serpenti, Bulgari unravels the roots of this signature motif that has continuously evolved over the years, together with the women who wear it

5 mins

Friendly Green Giant

The world is facing a major food crisis, and it's only going to get worse if we don't change the way we farm, shop and cat. Luckily, Sustenir co-founder and Beco Ventures founder Benjamin Swan has some high-tech ideas

9 mins

PHARRELL FOR REAL

The artist and businessman shows us a different facet of his skill set

6 mins

PROTECTING PARADISE

The Maldives is one of the most beautiful but ecologically vulnerable regions in the world. But you have to see it to believe it and hopefully-do more to preserve it

5 mins

Asia's Hot Spot

When it comes to food, Thailand's capital is shedding its cheap and cheerful image; Bangkok is now a top destination for haute cuisine

6 mins

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For 38 years, Tatler Singapore has been the ultimate authority on high society and the luxury lifestyle; defining and covering the world’s most important, influential and exciting people, products, parties and places.