Robinsons

Robinsons Deserted And A Heritage Brand Destroyed

As the vultures circle for cheap pickings, Robinsons Department Store goes through its death throes. You can’t blame COVID-19 entirely for the eventual fate of the department store chain after...

What Do The Signals Flag For Next Year?

Will it? Could it? Jamus Lim, Associate Professor of Economics at ESSEC Asia Pacific, walks us through the scenarios that could play out next year. Coming out of a pandemic,...
Jerry Chua

Jerry Cooks The Hu’s Sound

JERRY Chua’s man cave occupies a bedroom in an unassuming corner HDB flat in Pasir Ris. From his mixing studio, which occupies the entire length of a wall, many songs...
WED WEB CHAT 090920

Passion And Practical Tips For Authors

WHETHER it be a tragedy or a happy occasion, writing a book works best when there’s a passion to communicate underlying the process. That was the case with our...
BTS

Fan Power And The Rise Of Super Bands

IN the era before social media, a British quartet with spelling issues ruled the music world. Wherever the Beatles performed, they were met with hordes of screaming fans —...
WED WEB CHAT Feeding Singapore

Would Parents Like Their Children To Be Farmers?

AS Singapore took to the tech path and rushed from third world to first world nation status, it was achieved at some cost. Farming was sidelined, but whether you’re first...

Claiming The Throne

From toilets to furniture, Gani Atmadiredja plotted a course for his family business to reinvent itself while showcasing his ability to helm and grow it in a foreign land. From...

In The Thick Of Zings

IF Frank Nuovo’s track record is anything to go by, Datzing is going to be a big thing. Frank Nuovo knows a few things about communicating and designing things that appeal...
WED WEB CHAT drones for silvers

Could The Silver Generation Become Drone Pilots?

BUDGET 2023 has aspirations for Singapore to be part of the new era of global development. Beyond the bold statement you realise it’s not a new desire. For the longest...
Dana Lam

You Don’t Retire From Life

In the WED WEB CHAT — The Golden Runway, the panellists, well past the retirement age — discuss the reasons for not wanting to retire, and what they do...