Aru Reflects The Mood Of Tokyo
STUCK in his apartment in Tokyo due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, composer and producer Shintaro Haioka resorted to making music.
Longing for a return to normalcy, he tapped into...
Farming: The Next Big Thing
THE aim is to produce 30% of Singapore’s food needs by 2030.
But is that a tall order? How will farmers attract young talent to join the trade?
During the COVID-19...
Insecure About Our Food Sustainability?
IT was World Food Day on 16 October.
While those in the food industry and supporters of causes centred around food marked the day, its significance was probably lost to...
Fashion Sense And Sustainability
CAN a stitch in time save nine for the fashion industry?
Christina Dean, the founder of Redress and The R Collective, argues that sustainability is for every pocket.
But she feels...
Time To Dip Your Toes Into Crypto
THE digital realm is an enabler for the masses.
And this is a scary proposition for the few who hold the reins of power.
Change and disruption have been sweeping through...
Peranakan Culture On The Uptrend
As expected, the chatter was lively as the Peranakans in the virtual discussion contributed their views on what it meant to be part of this richly diverse community.
There was...
Ramli Sarip Plays It Cool With New Album RASA
IT'S a tricky job straddling worlds.
With one foot rooted in the world of rock music, Ramli Sarip has his other stepping into the Nusantara realm of Eastern mysticism, with...
Who Will Take The Lead In Times Of Crisis?
PROGRESS is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.
Every day, for the past several weeks and months, I’ve thought of these words from...
What Makes The Peranakans Special?
THE vibrancy of the Peranakan culture is a feast for the senses.
From the aromatic cuisine to the delicate fabrics, bold designs and expressive language and demeanour, this hybrid community...
In Your Ears
IT’S the oft heard story of a group of youths finding friendship and a shared passion that leads them into business.
For a group of church band buddies, the opportunity...