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The Young And The Reformists

Meet the 2021 Gen.T honourees who are advocating change in Singapore

Welcome Home

Meet four Asian design stars who are writing the next chapter of their families’ legacies

Sam Gilliam Is Celebrating New-found Fame And Several Career Milestones

At 87, the long-overlooked African American artist Sam Gilliam is celebrating new-found fame and several career milestones, including his first solo show in Asia

Is This The Beginning Of A Birdwatching Boom?

Grounded during the pandemic, many of us turned our eyes to the sky, and to the birds that embodied the liberty we longed for. Is this the beginning of a birdwatching boom?

Anthony Chen On His Existential Crisis During Lockdown

Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen on his existential crisis during lockdown, directing a movie from his basement bedroom in London and making his third feature film with the same two lead actors

The Younger Generation Of Change-Makers

Singapore, we need to have the talk (or several talks): the one about race, migrant workers, and even mental health. But ready or not, this younger generation of change-makers is taking on these social issues head-on

Common Threads

Cult designer Glenn Martens is giving the denim label Diesel a high-fashion veneer while keeping its social fabric intact

A United Front

At a moment when the world is finally celebrating racial diversity, violence against Asians during the pandemic has nullified all progress in one fell swoop. Where did we go wrong?

Saving The World From Blindness

For eye surgeon Jayant V Iyer, saving the world from blindness is his life’s work. But when the Covid-19 crisis hit, he harnessed his NGO experience to expand his mission’s remit, both in Singapore and India

Cooking Up A Storm

Despite their professional culinary backgrounds, these savvy chefs have found their calling at hawker stalls

Tanya Chua's Wild Musical Journey

Quarantine compelled Singaporean singer-songwriter Tanya Chua to create a new sound. As she releases her 12th Mandarin album, she shares how she wants her new music to take us out of our rooms and into the vast wilderness of Mother Nature

The Art Of Champagne

Many people struggle to describe the sparkling wine in the same way they do other types. Our resident wine expert suggests turning for inspiration to the masters—of painting and sculpture

Ganni, One Of Fashion's Most Successful Contemporary Brands

The Danish label Ganni, one of fashion’s most successful contemporary brands, has been hitting all the right notes lately. Its secret? Daring to care

Homegrown Furniture Firms Marry A Passion For The Craft With An Eye For Good Design

Proudly identifying themselves as homegrown brands, these furniture firms showcase the diversity of the Singapore design scene while celebrating a shared passion for the craft

Will We See New Champions At The Prestigious All England Club?

With its enduring support for tennis, Rolex continues to champion talented players as the official timekeeper of Wimbledon. Will we see new champions—or old—crowned at the prestigious All England Club?

Something 's Off Here

A hint of diesel fuel, a note of rotting flowers, an aftertaste of wet dog—these are the things that make our resident wine expert go weak in the knees

Designer In Residence

While quarantining with his father in Tokyo, Filipino designer Rajo Laurel found unexpected inspiration for his next line

Life's A Ball

Asia’s youth takes to the dance floor, where a booming ballroom culture welcomes all those ready to express themselves

Joke's On You

British jewellery designer Annoushka Ducas recalls playing a prank on her uppercrust, nightclub-owning godfather Mark Birley

Art's Next Frontier

Over the past year, major galleries have launched a string of pop-up spaces around the US. Now, one of them is looking to Asia

Ready, Set, Goh

There’s no stopping entrepreneur Melvin Goh, whose lessons in the art of sustainability—in life, relationships, and business—are worth hearing

Is That All You Can Do, Chris?

Christopher Doyle’s innovative perspective has made him one of Hong Kong’s wildest and most influential cinematographers. Forty years into his career, a new documentary finds him in front of the camera, giving a rare and revelatory insight into his life

Taycan Is A Porsche - A Car With Soul

The fully electric Taycan with rear-wheel drive is a completely different sort of Porsche, but yet also instantly familiar—and very much a thoroughbred

A Winning Approach

A long-time supporter of golf, Rolex has been the official timekeeper of the US Open for over 40 years and will once again reprise its role in 2021. Who will emerge champion at Torrey Pines?

The Next Plunge

Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, Joseph Schooling contemplates life after swimming, defending his Olympic gold and the legacy he hopes to leave behind

Mighty Jaxx's Jackson Aw, Talks NFTs And Limited Edition Collectibles

Jackson Aw, the founder of design studio Mighty Jaxx, talks NFTs and how his company’s limited‑edition collectibles for some of the biggest brands in the world such as Formula One and Nickelodeon can further stoke the flames of fandom

Can't Stop The Music

A silver lining for emerging musicians in Asia during the pandemic is that with international stars unable to tour, they’ve had the spotlight all to themselves. Artists and industry insiders consider how 2020 has redefined music in the region

Out Of The Shadows

The De Villepin family have been fans of the mysterious, under-the-radar Korean artist Myonghi Kang for decades— now they’re putting her in the spotlight

More Than Money

Christine Chiu, star and producer of Netflix’s hit series Bling Empire, says viewers tune in for the glamour and stay for the heart. With season two set to be released later this year, she explains why representation matters

In The Spirit Of Science

Offering the best of science and spirituality, these wellness retreats in Asia aim to bring your long‑term health goals to a higher plane