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...
Which MINI Suits You?
THE John Cooper Works MINI is always thoroughly enjoyable to drive.
For those who want performance that is in keeping with the impish disposition of the MINI will naturally gravitate...
Feeding The Starved Customer
THE heavy clouds seem to be finally parting as the measures to contain COVID-19 in Singapore are easing up.
Heaving a collective sigh of relief will be the food and...
Less But Better
WHAT does mountaineering have in common with business?
“A lot,” according to Benedikt Böhm, a successful brand manager and one of the world’s most famous speed mountaineers. Reduction to essentials,...
How Much Will Your Money Buy?
The pandemic taught me many things — mostly that everything I’d learned up to this point was useless.
I suppose one comes to realise this eventually as part of the...
Turning Old Lights Into New Art
IN its tenuous attempt to continue to remain relevant to global events, this year’s Formula One race in Singapore will feature eco-friendly LED floodlights.
While still delivering blindingly bright light,...
BMW 5 Series – Trying Too Hard To Remain Relevant?
IN the early years of its existence, the 5 Series was an aspirational car. It had that executive feel about it that elevated one’s sense of status.
That was the...
Still Ichiban After 270 Years
THAT first sip of Fukuju sake brings feelings of happiness.
With spirits uplifted, wealth and longevity should follow. Or at least that's the plan.
And these are the terms from where...
A Capitol Idea
MY memories of The Capitol Theatre are afternoons spent on the steep slope of the circle seats watching a variety of Hollywood films that defined my youth.
Films offered the...
How Much Bang Can You Get For Your COE Bucks?
AS car buyers and sellers in Singapore reel from yet another spectacular step up in certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums, those who are thinking to stump up in excess...