Objects Of Desire: Art & Design

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. How often do we hear this, occasionally followed by an awkward chuckle, because it is the easy get-out-of-jail-free, indisputable response to someone’s appreciation of something that we find utterly unappealing, perhaps even offensively ugly? (That’s where the nervous chuckle usually comes in.)

Transparency, Digitization, Decarbonization

Transparency is not something we necessarily consider when discussing real estate, but it is a fundamental ingredient of a well-functioning economy and society. A transparent real estate market helps governments, public bodies, and the private sector makes smart decisions about urban infrastructure, as well as enabling sound, longterm urban planning.

We Want Change. When Do We Want It? Now!

If there’s anything we’ve learned in the past few months, change — and changing quickly — is the only way forward. From producing facial masks beyond the disposable variety to harnessing the power of an existing online platform, these companies adapted at the right moment to benefit both the business and the people that rely on them.

Reliving Mid-Modern Century Japan

In Live Twice’s filmic and vintage atmosphere concocted by Hui Designs, one becomes a willing accomplice to the nuanced tableau of social and gastronomic tête-à-tête.

Pivoting The Supply Chain: Food Importation And Distribution

Big shifts during the circuit breaker provide food importer and distributor Sonnamera Pte Ltd with new ideas for reshaping the business.

Age Of Caution

Some countries are already lifting border restrictions and gradually opening businesses amid the covid-19 outbreak, but many are eagerly wondering: is it wise to travel now? Most airlines and hospitality establishments choose to be tight-lipped about the issue, and instead, focus on upping their sanitation protocols to a hilt.

A NEW DAWN

B.P. de Silva Jewellers Creative Director Ms. Shanya Amarasuriya is steering the 148-year-old Singaporean luxury brand towards a new normal.

Feeling Good

Nourish the body, mind, and soul during troubled times with these ingenious offerings

That Time Of The Year

A new decade marks a new generation of tastemakers and innovators as seen in the latest creations from the world of watchmaking

It's Just Like Disneyland

Built as a mid-engine, non-automatic stick-shift sports car with no car stereo or frills, the current Exige model is arguably more fun to drive

Jordan Low

In 2008, precious metal prices recovered very quickly from the initial negative price action; gold has now surged to new all-time highs by mid-May — in over 72 global currencies including SGD. Is it time to revisit investing in precious metals?

Where Will You Live & Work In The Future

Proposed blueprints for a ‘city of the future’ have just been through a rough and unexpected test. While some will be returning to the drawing board to recalibrate their visions, those who got it right on the first attempt can go ahead with confidence

The Art Of Growing A Business

Like making art, Talenia Gajardo believes that passion, persistence, and trusting one’s intuitions are key to success in any undertaking

Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention

Here’s a crazy idea: Repurpose unoccupied space in hospitality as a hybrid between serviced apartments and hotel for medium and long-term rental. Most hotels will no longer target out of town guests, which will most likely dwindle if business and leisure travel decreases.

HUMAN KIND

Kindness runs through pandemics and N95 masks.

An Education

While researching this article, I scanned through the folders in my inbox for the keyword “MACC,” which stands for Master of Arts in Contemporary China, the master’s degree program offered by Nanyang Technological University I enrolled for, way back in 2009.

Beauty Icons

Behind every great tale comes great craftsmanship, making these timepieces more than just pretty accessories

Charging Ahead

BMW Group Asia’s Managing Director Mr. Christopher Wehner is confident that electromobility will drive the future

First Response

All we need is for a few to choose fight over flight

Eliminating Guesswork

Scry aims to provide decision-makers with accurate, reliable strategic forecasts to aid business decisions

Comfort Level

The 2020 Lexus RX350L delivers a solid performance

Enlightened Bet

Many real estate investors are looking at defensive assets and diversifying portfolios

What's In My Portfolio

Baker, food scholar and award-winning author

WONDER WORKS

Will Richemont’s acquisition of Buccellati secure undiminished success for the century-old Italian brand?

HIGH SPEED

The 58th edition of Rolex 24 at Daytona proves that timing is everything

Work Around

With the recent buzz in artificial intelligence and how its applications are making an impact on our society, it has somehow overshadowed the importance of art and design and how the prominent innovators in this space have contributed tremendous value to our lives.

A Purpose In Place

With the recent reopening of wanderlust, 8m real estate founder and managing director ashish manchharam proves once again he has got the golden touch when it comes to reinvigorating old buildings for the new age

Time Travel

New York City–based American artist Daniel Arsham fashions sculptures of objects dating from classical antiquity to the present day that appear to have been unearthed by archaeologists years from now, thereby confounding the past, present and future

Diversified Coverage

The COVID-19 outbreak may have disrupted the world economy and put pressure on businesses everywhere, but insurance companies have reason to stay calm.

Keeping Our Livers Healthy Is Vital

Liver health