No more accidental scalding or an owie from sharp edges while showering. Thanks to hansgrohe’s new Croma E range, showering is fun and safe for everyone, whether you are tall or small.

What does it take to be an effective leader? We turn the spotlight on four in different industries and quiz them with questions crowdsourced from The Peak’s community.

From breakthrough skincare formulas to groundbreaking makeup textures, beauty innovation has pushed forth speedily—especially in these times of pandemic, when self-love and self-care are so essential.

Now that life and work collide at home, in our study, it is up to us to define the boundaries. Here, we look at some of the wisdom and tips from some of the world’s most prominent office furniture brands.

We’ve always been fascinated with artificial lifeforms, be it robot, cyborg or some other futuristic hybrid.

What makes a business digital-first? The creative minds behind three digital fashion and jewellery enterprises share what it’s like to run in the virtual world.

In a world of one-day deliveries and instant gratification, time has become a luxury many can ill afford.

The pandemic hit the reset button on an industry associated with trends and a taste for the novel. Four players in different areas of fashion and luxury retail share how their work has changed in this new world and their thoughts on the future.

In the age of computational law, your company’s next paralegal could very well be an algorithm.

No more expired groceries and sweating over a hot stove! Today’s smart kitchen appliances let you view the contents in the fridge from your phone, monitor the cooking progress from an app and even prep food based on your unique body composition.

The kitchen countertop has seen more action than any other surface in our homes. Brands around the world continue to develop next-generation materials to be more durable, sustainable and beautiful.

Florence Ng, founder and creative director of Synergraphic Design, which specialises in glass art and design, reveals the intricacies of working with this beautiful, fragile and versatile material.

The future of retail is neither just online or offline – it’s both.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a huge toll worldwide for both individuals and economies.

Every year, we shine a light on 18 distinguished and powerful women in the Great Women Of Our Time Awards.

Combining advanced tech and the latest innovations, Illumia Therapeutics offers customised, clinically proven solutions to get you looking good and feeling great.

Living on your own comes with many joys and challenges. Here are 30 nifty appliances that make flying solo a breeze.

Blockchain whizz Ng Yi Ming believes in looking beyond technology to showcase how its applications can help make the world a better place.

Venture capitalist Martin Berry believes the world is on the cusp of the next great entrepreneurial wave and he’s placing his bet on one thing.

Liu Feng-Yuan predicts that the world will be hyper-personalised. Is this a good thing?

Koushik Radhakrishnan of DXC Technology shares how IT will take humanity to its next chapter.

Honouring technology partners who empower corporations with their most innovative and compelling services and solutions.

With health and wellness a focus of many people’s concerns right now, check out these innovative appliances you’ll want to invest in to keep your home a safe haven.

Yvonne Tan, Dyson’s Digital Motor Engineering Manager, Singapore, talks about what it means to become a modern-day inventor.

Three CEOs shed light on how the industrial, healthcare, and retail and office real estate sectors have been impacted by the pandemic – and how their companies are moving forward.

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You might not know what telepresence is now, but it could just be all around you by the time this pandemic is over.

Invest in self-care this month as our beauty experts suss out the best wellness and beauty treatments for The Weekly’s annual Spa Awards

Vast potential, but better security needed.

The annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards serves to honour the very best in tech brands, products and services.

With Singapore doubling down on its Smart Nation goals, artificial  intelligence (AI) has taken centre-stage of socio-economical development, especially with these uncertain times ahead of us.

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Perfect for the time challenged, these clever beauty devices let you cleanse, lift and firm at your own convenience.

BETTER LIVES, BETTER SELVES

BETTER LIVES, BETTER SELVES

Considering the industry he’s in, V-ZUG owner and CEO Heinz Buhofer’s mantra is quite apt.

Considering the industry he’s in, V-ZUG owner and CEO Heinz Buhofer’s mantra is quite apt.

Curbs on travel being issued by governments are increasingly suggesting videoconferencing as a replacement tool.

A total of 155 new products. More than 180 award categories. A panel of 14 dedicated judges. Weeks of non-stop testing.

Nine personalities. Eight very personal columns. These future leaders write about the issues closest to their hearts.

One billion dollars!

High-tech, high-performance clinical treatments that zoom in on every skin concern.

Healing, sculpting and tension-relieving sessions that invigorate from head to toe.

SK-II BOUTIQUE SPA BY SENZE SALUS.

If you began the decade with a promise of self-love, in dulge in these sensorial rituals from glow-boosting facials to pampering head to toe programmes for the ultimate treat

Agri-tech might be the sexiest thing right now, but is it the solution to bettering our nation’s food security?

Do you struggle to disconnect from work while on holiday? Learn how to let go of ‘vacation sabotage’ and get the most from your time off.

From tried-and-true favourites to new must-haves, check out this year’s beauty MVPs.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

While some parents still gun for branded schools, here’s what you should really look out for when choosing the best primary school for your child.

While some parents still gun for branded schools, here’s what you should really look out for when choosing the best primary school for your child.

This Christmas, treat yourself to tighter, plumper and youthful-looking skin with Thermage FLX Skin Tightening treatment.

If there’s been one thing that stood out for the tech world in 2019, it would be how technology was caught up in politics.

To comic book devotees and movie buffs, Ron Tan has the best job in the world. As executive chairman and group CEO of Cityneon, he gets to call the shots when building theme park sets and exhibitions filled with superheroes, robots and dinosaurs. But getting there required true grit.

From rejuvenating skincare and breakthrough remedies, to high-impact makeup and hypnotic fragrances, we bring you the BAZAAR beauty edit of the year—culled from hundreds of formulas with just three goals in mind: To glam up, get gorgeous and glow from the inside out. These products get our seal of approval

Bringing together the best of Microsoft and Google, this dual-screen device is two 5.6-inch displays held together by an elaborate 360-degree hinge.

Siren Design Group Singapore’s Penny Sloane pioneers workplace design in South-east Asia and beyond by creating thoughtful, engaging, fun spaces that blur the lines between work and play.

If you’re houseproud and love to entertain, you’ll want the very best for your family and guests.

Powerful and passionate, this year’s 18 nominees in The Singapore Women’s Weekly’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards are not only making major strides in their respective industries, breaking new ground, they are also using their voice to lift up others.

Reverse the signs of ageing with the skin-tightening and contouring Thermage FLX.

Poland, known to be the shipyard to some of the world’s top yacht brands and commercial vessel builders, is strengthening global confidence in its domestic brands and expertise.

Let’s start with something simple. At the Smart City and IoT Summit in Taipei, you said that the impact of 5G broadband would be as big as the invention of electricity. How so?

Physical money might just be a thing of the past! Cashless payments are here to stay, so #TeamCLEO investigates the implications.

Where are all the girls in science? CLEO tries to decipher this issue.

The Continental TechShow 2019 was a showcase of the future of the connected, electric car.

VICE-PRESIDENT, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT BMW i, eMobility BMW AG. STORY WONG KAI YI

AI whizz-kid Annabelle Kwok is a lethal combination of talent and youth. She’s intimidating on paper, but meet her in person and any apprehension dissipates – this year’s Her World Young Woman Achiever is an infectious ball of fun.

Meet the first nine nominees in our annual awards.

Meet the players flying the flag of Singapore beauty out in the global arena.

Meet BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women. Singapore visionaries under 40, they are paving the way in the tech and digital spheres and proving that the future is not only female, the future is now.

Frequent flier and president of Samsonite Asia Pacific Subrata Dutta talks about his never-ending flight path and this season’s travel trends.

Frequent flier and president of Samsonite Asia Pacific Subrata Dutta talks about his never-ending flight path and this season’s travel trends.

You know and love them. Now, they’ve been updated, or added a new family member. Karen Tee singles out the iconic beauty bestsellers that have gotten a refresh in the past six months.

Hollywood’s favourite A-list facialist is bringing her skin-saving treatments to Asia.

The way to the modern traveller’s heart is to combine thoughtful destination-centred design with cutting-edge technology.

Global technology company transforms a laptop into a sensorial experience.

German carmaker plans to lead electric and autonomous car innovation.

FOR DECADES, SINGAPORE’S ONLY THREE TELCOS RULED THE CELLULAR NETWORKS. ONE EXTREMELY DISGRUNTLED CUSTOMER CHANGED ALL THAT.

USING BIG DATA TOOLS, JEFFREY LU IS PUTTING THE DISCOVERY OF NEW DRUGS ON THE SUPERFAST LANE.

The rise of Bitcoin thrust blockchain technology into the spotlight, but there’s a lot more to it than just mining and cryptocurrency speculation. Here’s what Blockchain’s really about, and the ways in which it’s being put to use

HEADLINED BY THEIR RANGE OF FLOW-FORMED, LIGHTWEIGHT ALLOY WHEELS, KONIG KNOWS HIGH-TECH AND GREAT DESIGN AND UNDERSTANDS WHAT THE PERFORMANCE ENTHUSIAST DESIRES.

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

With an armful of accolades, Dawn Tan blazes a trail in engineering for women to follow.

This is your guide to the winning face and body treatments in the 2019 Her World Spa Awards. Keep it somewhere safe – you’ll be referring to it often. What the Her World team loves about this batch of winners from beauty salons, medispas, swanky hotels and specialist boutiques: There’s a wellness indulgence for every week of the year, plus extras for tough times.

Palais Renaissance is an enclave for some of the best aesthetics, hair and beauty services.

Read on for the 10 hottest trends from the most widely anticipated design event of the year!

Delay the signs of ageing by levelling up your sun protection game.

It starts with sunscreen (and we have some great options for you).

Real-life experience up close — that’s always been the goal of any new TV technology.

New series of animal and plant extracts to aid in overall well-being.

TECHNOLOGY TAKES FLIGHT AS FASHION’S NEW RUNWAY FOR CREATIVITY.

Augmented reality is opening up vast new possibilities to how people access and consume fashion, design and lifestyle. Keng Yang Shuen reports on how the technology is increasingly giving everyone a chance to get a front row experience – and more.

(AND IT’S NOT FOR VANITY REASONS.)

(AND IT’S NOT FOR VANITY REASONS.)

Shirley Crystal Chua, founder and CEO of Golden Equator, talks about making it as a woman in a male-dominated tech world.

It seems like it was only yesterday that we were still sending letters and driving manual cars.

A slew of innovative ideas are pushing the envelope of technology, to manufacture and test new products in a bid to improve patient care.

Jo Hu, head of tech-driven co-working space Distrii, shows what it is like to work in the office of the future.

Meet the cybersecurity honcho who has made cyberspace defence her life’s work.

A technique that gets smarter over time.

The opening of M+ in Hong Kong next year will allow visitors to access for the first time the world’s most comprehensive Chinese contemporary art collection, thanks to the efforts of one man, Uli Sigg.

Bart Giordano, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Ruckus Networks.

We celebrate International Women’s Day with a coterie of women who are ground-breaking and pioneering in their respective (and respected) fields, from AI to social welfare to F&B. These are Singapore’s new game changers.

Before you go under the knife, check out these non-invasive treatments.

Audi A8L.

Audi A8L.

Stefan Daniel, Leica Global Director of Business Unit Photo.

Soup up your kitchen with these cutting-edge appliances that will change the way you prep food and whip up a delectable feast for your family.

Many Singapore parents still prefer popular elite schools, but there are more important factors you should consider before Primary 1 registration fever hits. EVELINE GAN runs you through the checklist.

In an exclusive interview with Home & Decor, architect Jason Pomeroy talks about the urgency of building sustainable marine cities and what’s needed for them to thrive.

State-of-the-art treatments and new-age ingredients that defy gravity and the tests of time

BMW’s best-selling junior executive sedan is classier, more advanced, and more importantly, an even better drive.

Like Knight Rider’s famous autonomous car, Audi’s A8 is packed with clever speech and driver-assisted technology.

Jonathan Ballon, Vice President in the Internet of Things Group (IOTG), Intel Corporation.

We tested over 600 products from 300 brands to bring you the very best your skin deserves.

Supercharge your skincare and makeup regime with the best beauty picks of 2019.

INSTEAD OF FEEBLE RESOLUTIONS YOU WON'T KEEP, HERE'S A GUIDE TO IMPROVING YOUR LOT BY LOOKING WITHIN, CHANGING YOUR MINDSET, AND EFFECTING REAL CHANGE AROUND YOU.

When spaceship tech makes its way to terrestrial flight.

There’s some adage that goes along the lines of how for one to move forward, you ought to look back.

The machines that Manon Allano uses in her aesthetics salon are from her family’s medical equipment business in France.

From healthcare to technology, this year’s cohort of winning women are changing the world as we know it with their smarts, hard work and unwavering dedication to uplifting others.

It's not just about performance any more, smartphones are reaching peak luxury lifestyle.

Artificial Intelligence has always been a subject of debate, especially among creatives

The highly connected nature of the modern automobile requires several layers of cyber security to keep it safe from thieves and hackers alike.

If you're houseproud and love to entertain at home, you'll want the very best for your family and guests!

Serene and warm, Alizee Brion’s beachfront home offers a glimpse into her personal world. KArie Monie finds out more.

Although most of the brands in the watchmaking industry are defined by their heritage, it doesn’t mean that modern technology can’t help create a better watch.

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

With its numerous improvements, 802.11ax looks set to be the next big wireless standard, but why should you care?

A look at how unnatural headphones are and what is being done to fix them.

Milan-based Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro believes that slow and steady wins the race, and goes about his work with quiet confidence, determination, passion and purpose.

In a Home & Decor exclusive with Michael Anastassiades, the London-based designer talks about his latest collaboration with Danish luxury audio-visual brand Bang & Olufsen, and the Beosound Edge.

Rakesh Mandal, Senior Director & General Manager, Client Solutions, South Asia & Korea, Dell

It all comes down to game developers. By Koh Wanzi

The Meisterkreis photo exhibition featuring the country’s leading brands aims to connect education with collaboration.

No one can stop the clock when it comes to ageing, but clever, speedy tweaks to your skincare routine can help slow things down BY ARISSA HA

The Weekly’s annual Great Women Of Our Time Awards aims to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

Driverless cars are not quite around the corner as previously thought.

Living spaces are more interconnected and intuitive than ever, thanks to the rise of smart tech.

The new anti-ageing serum from South Korean luxury holistic beauty brand Sulwhasoo uses different parts of the ginseng plant to support skin, plump wrinkles and firm facial contours.

SUBSCRIBE TO HOME & DECOR’S PRINT AND/OR DIGITAL EDITIONS, AND GET GIFTS* OF YOUR CHOICE.

Firm sagging skin, smooth skin texture and brighten the complexion with this lifting face treatment.

THE MACHINE THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOUR SKIN.

Breathe new life into your hair and scalp with our definitive guide to the most pampering treatments and salon services around the island

Devices that get you a salon-finish.

Discover two intelligent strategies that promise no side effects or pain in the battle to slow the unpleasant effects of passing time.

Let’s face it. Not everyone needs a 16,000 DPI mouse, swappable grips, and a weight tuning system. When you find a mouse that suits you, all that just goes out the window. The simplest mice are also some of the very best out there, and they can be far easier on your wallet.

Having babies later in life is a growing phenomenon, but it’s not always the easiest path to take.

No home is complete without showcasing your favourite souvenirs and decor accessories. Dressing your sideboards, side tables and display shelves with knick-knacks you love adds character to your living spaces.

INDUSTRIAL Design was Nils Uellendahl’s field of study at Pforzheim University, but his mobility-related thesis may have been a sign that he would get involved with car design someday.

It’s not just about learning to read and write. EVELINE GAN finds out what every parent should know about how early literacy is taught in Singapore preschools.

We’re using technology like mobile apps and geolocation to connect doctors to the patients closest to them. That gives doctors more flexibility and helps patients access timely medical care. This can make healthcare more convenient, accessible, and in time, affordable.

How mesh networking kits like the D-Link Covr can solve your Wi-Fi woes.

LG, the world’s best-selling OLED TV brand*, has released its 2018 OLED TVs. The LG OLED TVs have already achieved industry recognition, taking home four CES 2018 Innovation Awards for video display, digital imaging and embedded technologies.

Discover two intelligent strategies that promise no side effects or pain in the battle to slow the unpleasant effects of passing time.

Discover two intelligent strategies that promise no side effects or pain in the battle to slow the unpleasant effects of passing time.

The first flagship store in the Asia-Pacific for the premium German sanitaryware brand.

Get toned and smooth skin with these body treatments and products.

Paving the way for bathrooms of the future

AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECT, DESIGNER AND ART DIRECT OR OF CASSINA.

Nothing melts away your daily stresses like a trip to the spa: Whether it’s a facial, massage, mani-pedi or wax, these award-winning beauty treatments will have you looking and feeling your best. A perfect spa pampering session is just an appointment away!

Home & Decor catches up with Jeremy Rowe, Akzonobel director for Decorative Paints, South East & South Asia, Middle East, to find out more about the brand’s Colour of the Year and other innovative products in the pipeline.

VENTURE CAPITALIST VINNIE LAURIA ADVANCES THE SHARING CULTURE IN THE START-UP ECOSYSTEM.

Tony Huang, CEO, Energy Eco Chain.

Hear the word ‘drone’, and you’re probably thinking of the kind that fiies, but this drone is designed to swim instead. The PowerRay is a lifestyle underwater robot, featuring multiple conflgurations and add-on components that will allow you to do anything from shooting cool underwater photos and videos, to finding fish through sonar detection. It has a 4K 95-degree wide-angle underwater camera, and can operate at depths up to 30 meters in both freshwater and saltwater environments with a four hour battery life.

Say goodbye to love handles with these high-technology wearables.

Lee Jui Siang, President, Samsung Electronics Singapore.

Five technologies from the realm of science fiction that will be commonplace in cars within a decade.

This year’s best skincare, makeup and body products for the ultimate in top-to-toe pampering. By Joyce Cheo.

They get your online spoils to you, stat. They fix your acne woes and your clogged bathroom pipes. They sell your unwanted goods. And give stray animals a home. Clara How, Hoe I Yune and Davelle Lee meet the men who solve our problems and make our lives easier. So how could we not love them?

Derrick Yap, chief executive officer, PBA International.

CONSIDERING BUYING YOUR FIRST BOAT AND DON’T HAVE A BIG BUDGET? APB PRESENTS MODELS STARTING FROM UNDER US$50,000 UP TO US$200,000 – INCLUDING DELIVERY TO ASIA.

Let Sulwhasoo’s ginseng-infused skincare restore and revitalise your complexion.

HEAD OF INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS BUSINESS UNIT CONTINENTAL

Lennon Tan, group chairman, JK Tech Group.

Chia Yoong Hui, founder, chairman and chief executive officer, Ascenz Solutions.

Gerald Tan looks at how technology can help expand the brick-and-mortar experience by offering a deeply intuitive interaction for today’s savvy consumer

Pros and cons of tech-based affairs of the heart.

Founder and chief engineer of technology company dyson.

Empower your cooking, cleaning and overall home convenience as our Domestic Diva Awards reveal the best, most futuristic gadgets and gizmos of the year.

With temperatures set to rise during the hot and dry season in Singapore, keeping cool is a prime concern. Fret not, here are 50 tips to help you combat the heat while keeping your living spaces comfortable and stylish.

Picking the best kitchen tools and appliances is tricky, so let our awardwinning picks from this year’s Domestic Diva Awards help you decide!

The pace is picking up in the motoring industry – and we don’t just mean top speeds. Experts share what’s in store.

KLAUS SCHWAB, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM, THINKS WE ARE STANDING ON THE BRINK OF THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION. FOUR SILICON VALLEY EXPERTS PICK THE TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY THAT ARE GOING TO CHANGE THE WAY WE LIVE AND THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT.

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New beauty innovations crop up constantly, so it’s essential to keep up with the best products, ingredients and technologies. Here's the best of the bunch!

A visit to Dyson HQ in Malmesbury, UK, reveals how the company works and takes risks on new ideas.

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong introduces a range of face and body treatments by Epicuren, a Californian skincare brand known for combining the best of nature with cutting-edge technology to create age-defying products.

Update your home with technology that’s designed to improve the way you live and look good while doing it

We live in a world obsessed with perfection and many women are buying into this new, unrealistic ideal. But rather than alter how we look, shouldn’t we celebrate our individuality?

If you’re looking for an extra boost in your slim-down efforts, give the Touche Elite LiposlimCare Body Slimming Treatment a go. This works to give you an instantly more firmed and lifted figure.

IFA Berlin, or Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin is one of the oldest industrial exhibitions in Germany, and every year companies from around the world sign up to show off their latest products and innovations. But what exactly does an overused word like “innovation” signify today?

The $600 - 800 smartphone tier is one of the most competitive markets today. As increased competition drives the price of these flagship-level smartphones down, consumers reap the rewards of advanced features, premium builds, powerful processors and high-resolution displays. But which offers the most bang for your buck? We find out.

Jeff Cheong has his eyes on the prize: getting Singapore’s legendary coffee roaster Tan Tiong Hoe to agree to an interview. At Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee, the fiercely guarded older man is proving to be a tough subject. “What is the colour of perfect coffee?” challenges the 73-yearold Tan. Stumped, Cheong presses on. “It is amber,” says Tan bitingly. This conversation goes on for hours, even days, before Cheong proves himself worthy of Tan’s confidence and the latter finally acquiesces to be a part of Cheong’s popular Singaporean of the Day, a Web video series showcasing the extraordinary stories of ordinary Singaporeans. “This man is a legend,” marvels Cheong.

Technology: friend or foe for spas?

PHILIPPE BRIAND DISCUSSES USE OF GLASS IN SAILING YACHT DESIGN.

“For Singapore, what we want is for technology, networks and data to be used intelligently to deliver benefits to the society. Government plays the role of an enabler and catalyst by putting in place the infrastructure, policies, and enablers.”- Smart Nation Programme Office

Sunplay’s Skin Aqua Sarafit SPF50+/PA++++ sunscreens aim to defend your complexion while keeping it flawless-looking, smooth and matte.