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The Making Of A Legend
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The Making Of A Legend

Tennis icon and Rolex Testimonee Chris Evert on the game, its evolution, and icons past and present.

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February 2019
Top 10 Tech Gadgets
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Top 10 Tech Gadgets

Whether it’s a new-fangled bot or a common gizmo packed with apps you didn’t know you needed, these new gadgets are about to turn your life around.

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February 2019
What's In A Smile?
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What's In A Smile?

Guestimates vary on the number of muscles required to smile – 43, 17, 26 – but Dr. Ernest Rex Tan knows that a genuine smile comes from a deeper source where confidence, sincerity and happiness, which can be achieved with professional help – lie.

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February 2019
The Theory Of Everything
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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, sustainability, vision and craft.

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May 2019
Stephane Le Pelletier - What's In My Portfolio
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Stephane Le Pelletier - What's In My Portfolio

DIRECTOR ASIA PACIFIC, OPERA GALLERY.

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May 2019
King Of The Castle
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King Of The Castle

To Mr. Roy Teo, founder of The Mill group of design companies, his newly remade headquarters represents his architectural passions and creative aspirations.

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May 2019
In Her Shoes
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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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May 2019
Rolex Seeks To Explore, Conquer And Preserve Our Planet
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Rolex Seeks To Explore, Conquer And Preserve Our Planet

Rolex seeks to explore and preserve our planet in an environmental campaign titled Perpetual Planet.

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August 2019
The New-Generation BMW 7 Series
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The New-Generation BMW 7 Series

We test-drive the new-generation BMW 7 Series across the border from Poland to Prague on the BMW CSEU Grand Media Tour

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August 2019
How Edward Tan Ensures That He Is On The Right Course
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How Edward Tan Ensures That He Is On The Right Course

For Mr. Edward Tan, executive director of the Hong Seh Group, understanding the past and knowing the importance of change ensures that he is on the right course — whether on land or out at sea

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August 2019
Is It Design Or Is It Art?
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Is It Design Or Is It Art?

Current edition of the Golden Pin Design Awards attracts design pracititoners versed in artketing and curatorial services

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July 2018
Chill In Style
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Chill In Style

If you re looking for a weekend retreat where barefoot luxury and high style meet, look no farther than Villa Hakuna Matata in Canggu, Bali

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July 2018
Hospitality's New Frontier
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Hospitality's New Frontier

Mr. Allen Law, CEO of Park Hotel Group, reveals how heritage, technology, and a seamless guest experience come into play to transform the Grand Park City Hall into a hotel of the future

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July 2018
When Tech Meets Travel
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When Tech Meets Travel

What the Tech?, a trend report by strategic branding and marketing agency CatchOn & Company Ltd, talks about the way technology is changing travel experience. Portfolio spoke to Ms. Virginia Ngai, Director, Strategy at CatchOn about some of the highlights and implications of the report.

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October 2018
Not Just For The Eyes
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Not Just For The Eyes

Clothes, makeup, and body modification are just starting points in a persons transformation to a virtual artwork. One has to cultivate the mind too. After all, artworks are not only for the eyes

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October 2018
PayPal Is Ready For Secure Digitised Cash Transactions
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PayPal Is Ready For Secure Digitised Cash Transactions

PayPal is ready for a future of quick, efficient and secure digitized cash transactions

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October 2018
The Independent
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The Independent

Mr. AlanOei, artistic director of the highly regarded arts venue The Substation, is hoping for the day when his role as keeper of the flame for those on the fringe becomes irrelevant

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October 2018
The Telok Ayer Community Whisperer
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The Telok Ayer Community Whisperer

Ms. Sue-ShanQuekis on a mission to re-envision the concept of Singapores beloved community center withTelokAyer Arts Club

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October 2018
Create To Curate
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Create To Curate

A curators job goes beyond putting together an exhibition they create stories to realize an artists vision for the cultural zeitgeist at any given time. To further understand their role, we spoke to one of Singapores most sought-after curators, Mr.KhairuddinHori

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October 2018
Design Out Of This World
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Design Out Of This World

Will this proposal for human habitation on Mars take off?

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October 2018
Jeremy Lim - Man Of The Moment
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Jeremy Lim - Man Of The Moment

To Cortina Watch Chief Operating Officer Mr. Jeremy Lim, pushing the envelope is what brings the watch industry into the future

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June 2019
Workplace Demand & Supply
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Workplace Demand & Supply

How companies can grow a sustainable talent pool

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June 2019
The Art Angel
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The Art Angel

Art collector Mr. Ryan Su puts together a headlining exhibition featuring works by Charlie’s Angels star Ms. Lucy Liu for the upcoming Singapore Art Week in 2019, all the while working as a shipping litigator, concurrently pursuing a PhD in Art Law.

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December 2018
Glamour With A Conscience
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Glamour With A Conscience

With Chopard’s mission towards sustainable luxury in full swing, all that glitters is indeed (ethical) gold.

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December 2018
Several Key Luxury Brands Have Harmonized Their Prices Globally, Especially Between Asia And Europe.
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Several Key Luxury Brands Have Harmonized Their Prices Globally, Especially Between Asia And Europe.

The success of luxury pricing lies in quantifying the emotion-based value-to consumer regardless of costs, competitor or market prices. Luxury companies need to precisely measure the perception of their brands’ value within their customer segments in order to set their prices.

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March 2019
TZE Char Steps Up
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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 with the opening of two upscale locations at CHIJMES and Ramada Zhongshan Park, all while keeping it grounded and truly Singaporean

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March 2019
Destination: Luxury
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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 the property and its location to shine

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March 2019
So Dependable
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So Dependable

SO Sofitel Bangkok still remains a favorite among those who frequent the Thai capital – and with good reason

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March 2019
The Gut Of Strategy
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The Gut Of Strategy

It was fishy. But definitely no red herring.

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March 2019
Are We Ready For 'China Made' Luxury?
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Are We Ready For 'China Made' Luxury?

Tradition and pride in local culture supports China’s growing voice in the international luxury sector. For one watch manufacturer, this could be the start of something big

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March 2019