From being Kanye West’s creative director to founding Off-White, here are 5 key things to know about the Chicago-born Ghanaian designer before the start of his chapter with Louis Vuitton. Virgil Abloh made headlines everywhere in the fashion world last…
Apr 02, 2018
5 things we learnt about Chef Nobu Matsuhisa from Nobu: A Memoir
Translated from Japanese three years after its original release, the Nobu memoir immortalises a life and culinary journey of the ages. At 69 years old, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is ever humble in his fame. He does not take credit for…
Mar 31, 2018
How 13 Malaysians in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia are disrupting their industries
Here’s what you should know about the 13 bright young Malaysians on the list and their inspiring contributions to their respective industries. Forbes’ annual “30 under 30 Asia” list is out and we’re proud to celebrate the achievements of 13…
Mar 29, 2018
9 SEA Women of the Future to watch out for as they reshape their fields
One of them includes Malaysian lecturer Chern Ein Oon of Universiti Sains Malaysia, who was awarded for her contribution in the science, technology and digital field. Nine young female talents across Southeast Asia have been conferred the first ever Women…
Mar 28, 2018
Q&A: Watch trends to look out for, according to industry professionals
SK Teh (The Hour Glass), Stéphane Belmont (Jaeger-LeCoultre) and Charris Yadigaroglou (MB&F) weigh in on what to expect this coming year. With SIHH and Baselworld behind us, we’ve gained a certain insight on what leading watch brands are bringing to…
Mar 22, 2018
#PressforProgress: Bella Kuan, the multi-dimensional digital woman
What started out as a teenage hobby has become a lifestyle career for Isabella Wong, better known to her 115k Instagram followers as Bella Kuan. One of the largest feminist issues in the digital age is still the unrealistic portrayal…
Mar 14, 2018
What to watch to celebrate and remember the life of Stephen Hawking
Acclaimed physicist and celebrity scientist Stephen Hawking died at his Cambridge home, leaving family, fans, and an illustrious, well-documented life. Stephen Hawking has breathed his last at 76, after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Hawking’s contributions to…
Mar 13, 2018
#PressforProgress: Zamaera raps to the beat of feminism
Rapper/singer/songwriter Zamaera on music, feminism and her message to the world – and it’s one that everyone, regardless of gender, needs to hear. Don’t mess with a girl who shows up to an interview rocking chunky hoop earrings, track pants…
Mar 09, 2018
Jack and Pony Ma are the first Chinese billionaires to make Forbes’ top 20
China’s power-horse duo share a cumulative net worth of US$84.3 billion based on the Forbes Top 20 list, making them the richest men in Asia. Forbes has revealed the world’s top 20 billionaires of 2018, and for the first time,…
Mar 08, 2018
#PressforProgress: Valerie Ong’s spirited road to CEO with KIP Group
KIP Group CEO Valerie Ong talks promotion, property, and passion, and what she’s taking from each to carve her own path. ‘Do what you love and you won’t have to work a day in your life’ – you’ve probably heard…