Born in Singapore, raised in Malaysia and educated in the UK and US, Brian Ong has spent his life moving between cultures – a journey that now informs his work at the helm of a Shanghai-based edtech ...

Few names command the same quiet reverence as the Toyota Alphard. Often spotted gliding through city streets or waiting at hotel entrances, it has earned its reputation not through ostentation, but ...

For the third year running, PepsiCo is holding its Greenhouse Accelerator Programme (GHAC) in Asia Pacific (APAC), a programme aimed at nurturing early-stage start-ups that drive sustainability in the ...

Jean Neo still remembers the moment her coach made a simple observation that changed her perspective — and possibly the course of her life. She had been wrestling with the decision to leave a stable ...

The large bowl-shaped opening of wine glasses is a common gripe among connoisseurs in Asia for nosing and tasting wines with drinkware designed with Europeans in mind. The aromas of wines would ...

As ICON magazine commemorates its 20th anniversary, it does so in style with the ICON Ball 2025 — an evening that honours its legacy as a leading Chinese luxury lifestyle publication and looks firmly ...

The historic Lutetia hotel in Paris, which was occupied by the Nazis during World War II and after liberation served as a welcome centre for concentration camp survivors, was on Thursday taken over by ...

It’s famously difficult to set baguette-cut stones on a curved surface. Yet, this technique has become Kavant+Sharart’s signature — a seemingly simple design that belies a mastery of craftsmanship.

With its earthy tones and warm glow, bronze has long captivated humanity. Few materials can rival its sense of history and craftsmanship. In modern horology, bronze evokes an old-world charm that ...

Mother’s Day is everyone’s chance to honour the women who nurture, support and inspire us every day. Whether you’re celebrating with a cosy meal for two or a huge family affair, here are seven dining ...

Going to a pub several times a week to meet friends, media consultant Gabriela Galetkova hopes Czech beer culture — which is taking a hit as bar visits dip — will be internationally recognised. “I won ...