At 25, this director of a jade supplier-turned-manufacturer wants to inject new life into a traditional, local industry while uplifting creative freedom among jewelers. Ornamental jadeite has a long history in Asia, decorating the finest and most important members of…
Jul 18, 2018
Rich Heirs on Instagram: Eve Jobs, equestrian and daughter of Apple’s co-founder
At 19, Eve Jobs strikingly takes after her father’s ambitious character, pursuing an undergraduate degree in Stanford University while acing show jumping competitions around the globe. On the one hand, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has left behind the legacy of…
Jul 17, 2018
French forward Kylian Mbappé donates entire World Cup earnings of over $500,000
In one swift move off the field, the 19-year-old proves that being a football star is about more than goals, gold, or glory. Best Young Player at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappé, continues to make news after a…
Jul 13, 2018
Aishah Sinclair’s passion for the environment is driven by love for her children
Aishah Sinclair may have cared for nature from a young age, but here’s how motherhood further fuelled her passion for the environment. If there’s one thing radio announcer and TV host Aishah Sinclair has learnt about life and purpose, it’s to…
Jul 12, 2018
Kylie Jenner set to trump Mark Zuckerberg as youngest self-made billionaire ever
At 20 (going on 21 in August), Kylie Jenner could very well hit a 10-figure net worth within a year. wow. i can’t believe I’m posting my very own @forbes cover. thank you for this article and the recognition. I’m…
Jul 04, 2018
Handcrafted: By Invite Only jewellery by Trixie Khong
Halfway to becoming a chemical engineer, Trixie Khong radically switched gears to pursue her hobby full-time, which we know today as online jewellery brand, By Invite Only. Custom pieces made by hand. Endless hours and painstaking work poured into the crafting…
Jun 28, 2018
Rich Heirs on Instagram: Adrian Cheng, Chow Tai Fook heir apparent and art lover
Jewellery, visual art, fashion, property – evidently, Adrian Cheng’s recipe for success includes mastering as many interests as humanly possible. Adrian Cheng is an heir with an artistic eye. Instead of selfies, #OOTD or check-ins, his Instagram page (@ac_kaf) shines…
Jun 26, 2018
How Alan Cheah drives the growth of homegrown car-sharing app, GoCar
From starting out as a marketer thinking ‘how big can I grow this?’, Alan Cheah has become an entrepreneur with purpose for urban transformation. This is his story. When you’re young and buzzing with energy, venturing into network engineering in…
Jun 20, 2018
Local beauty moghuls: Amira Geneid of halal cosmetics brand Zahara
When there was a gap in the local market for halal makeup, Amira Geneid stepped in with Zahara, an online-based beauty brand offering high-quality halal cosmetic products. With the rise of halal-friendly beauty brands in the market today, Muslims can…
Jun 19, 2018
Of family, jewellery and tradition: Marissa Meer on Habib’s 60-year legacy
At 24 years old, she sets herself on the path to join her father at the helm of Malaysia’s household jewellery brand, Habib, founded by her grandfather nearly 60 years ago. It’s an ugly truth that most family businesses don’t…