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SHE DREAMED A DREAM
The PeakDurreen Shahnaz still hasn’t forgotten her roots and believes that finance can be a force for good if it’s channelled properly.
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THE NEW MALL
The PeakThe future of retail is neither just online or offline – it’s both.
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ALL IN THE FAMILY
The PeakMillennial sisters Rachel and Charlotte Hoe are breathing new life into their family’s bespoke gifting business through their love for heritage crafts and history.
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PURPOSEFUL LIFE
The PeakIn the fight against Covid-19, Ng Choon-Peng has been unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight. The CEO of Immunoscape shares his thoughts on balancing social good with business sustainability and a life worth living.
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THE ESSENCE OF TRUST
The PeakCreating a personalised retail experience is the future for the perfume industry in a digital era.
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FEEDING A NEW WORLD
The PeakWith the rising demand for alternative proteins in Asia, local plant-based protein manufacturer Growthwell is ripe for expansion.
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THE HUMAN FACTOR
The PeakBlockchain whizz Ng Yi Ming believes in looking beyond technology to showcase how its applications can help make the world a better place.
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Take Control Of Your Finances
The Singapore Women's WeeklyFrom day-to-day spendings to annual expenses, here are different ways to help you master your money in time amidst the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NEXT GEN
The PeakSHANYA AMARASURIYA Creative director, BP de Silva Jewellers
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IN A TIME OF CRISIS, IS IT TIME TO INVEST?
The PeakCOVID-19 has sent ripples of shock around the world and caused stock markets to fluctuate. While many are panic-buying toilet paper, some astute investors are crisis-buying properties. Should you?
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THE TAO OF TSAO
The PeakTo Chavalit Frederick Tsao, chairman of IMC Pan Asia Alliance Group and founder of Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute, wellness is not just about the individual – it is the way to tackle the challenges of the new economy.
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OF THE ESSENCE
The PeakRising watch CEO Edouard Meylan finds distinction in the art of reduction.
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FAMILY MAN
The PeakA fourth-generation horology head on building bonds alongside the business.
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A WORLD BEYOND TIME
The PeakGrowing a billion-dollar horology business by journeying beyond the “tiny island” of fine watchmaking.
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A FINE LINE
The PeakThe head of one of fashion’s last family-owned businesses has long found inspiration close to home.
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DISRUPT TO PRESERVE
The PeakTraditional Chinese Medicine has been around for more than 2,000 years – but it might take thinking out of the box for it to survive the 21st century.
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HEALTH BENEFITS, TAILORED
The PeakCXA’s Rosaline Koo lives and breathes her app, which is set to revolutionise health management.
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MACHINE HEAD
The PeakDerrick Yap never imagined that he would join the family business and, once he did, couldn’t have envisioned how a company making ball bearings could evolve into one leading the way in fancy tech and robots. But none of these were happy accidents. Yap embraced the grind and fought for the change we’re about to see in the world.
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THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO BE A DESIGNER
Home & DecorMark Wee shares his thoughts about the importance of the Skills Framework for Design program and how it can benefit both the workforce and local companies.
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STICKY BUSINESS
The PeakIt’s not just wine that pulls terroir into its flavour profile. Whether it’s brown, golden, amber or even white, honey is one of the purest ways in which to taste the sweetness of the land.
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HOME RUN
The PeakEVEN AS THE HOME-SHARING MARKET GOES LUXE, NOT ALL HOSPITALITY COMPANIES WANT A STAKE IN IT.
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SHOPPING SOLUTION
Home & DecorFrom furniture, appliances to decor accessories, Marina Square offers everything you need for the home under one roof.
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My Best Advice for Starting Your Business – Don’t!
Her WorldThinking about striking out on your own?
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BRANCHING OUT
The PeakAfter inheriting his father’s carpentry business, Morgan Yeo has spent the last five years carving out new beginnings for an old industry.
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USHERING IN THE ERA OF THE SOCIAL OFFICE CONCEPT
HardwareMagCan you give us a quick rundown of Workplace by Facebook?
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SWEET STRATEGY
The PeakIn this, the first of a monthly spotlight on millennial leaders, The Peak speaks to John Cheng, who is spearheading the re-invention of his family’s 71-year-old sugar business.
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A CASE OF BOLSTERING TALENT
The PeakRAJAH & TANN PARTNER PAUL TAN IS COMMITTED TO BETTERING THE TRAINING AND LIVES OF YOUNG LAWYERS.
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Power Trip
The Singapore Women's WeeklyIn a world where there aren’t enough ladies leading the technology industry, meet three women who are bucking the trend by harnessing the power of tech to revamp the way we buy homes, date and even grow older.
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JASON POMEROY - THE MAN OF THE WORLD
The PeakECO-ARCHITECT, ACADEMIC AND TELEVISION HOST, THE MULTIFACETED HAS A SINGULAR GIFT TO CONNECT WORLDS INTO VISIONARY CONSTRUCTS FOR THE FUTURE. “IF YOU ALIENATE SOCIETY WITH AN OVER COMPLICATED SYSTEM, IT’S ONLY GOING TO BE UPSETTING.”
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Bowing Out, Majestic Style
The PeakLoh Lik Peng, renowned for design hotels, moves on from New Majestic.
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Fashion Forward
FemaleIt’s time to get fresh for spring with this season’s most coveted finds at paragon
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We’re Eight!
FemaleION Orchard turns eight this year and we’re going to do what we do best – celebrate in remarkable style.
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Visionary Designer
FemaleInspired by the teachings of ancient thinkers and wise men, Italian Brunello Cucinelli has built an international luxury fashion empire with his eponymous brand.
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BAD JOB MARKET, SO HOW?
Her WorldDespite the economic downturn, it’s not impossible to land the job of your dreams. Find out what industries are expected to thrive and how to up your chances of getting hired.
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What’s in Store?
The Singapore Women's WeeklyHere’s a guide to new, must-try items and services, so you can browse through them here before you shop.
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Do Not Disturb
The PeakThe Peak steps into the by-invitation-only Johnnie Walker House and emerges with more than just a tasting of a rare whisky.
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IN STORE
Home & DecorWant a gorgeous timber coffee table for your living room? Home-grown design brand Commune offers a wide range of furniture, such as console tables, dining chairs and dressers, made of wood from sustainable sources, and sized to fit compact spaces. If you’re on a budget, head over to its IMM outlet store, which offers discounts ranging from 20 to 50 per cent.
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Building your Financial storehouse
The Singapore Women's WeeklyOur experts show you how simple it is to manage and insist that it’s never too late to build your wealth - whether you are in your 20s, 30s or even in your 40s.
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MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK HARDER FOR YOU
Simply HerDon’t let financial issues take over your life. Take these tips from financial experts on how to get rich faster, from saving quickly to investing cleverly.
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The Business of Influence
CLEOWe pore over what they eat, what they wear, what they do and who they do it with, but what do influencers really do for a living… and how do they do it?
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THE TIMID GIRL’S GUIDE TO INVESTING
Her WorldIf you’re kiasi but still want your money to grow, here are some relatively safe financial instruments to consider.
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4 reasons Samsung Pay is the better way to pay
HardwareMagWhy use your smartphone to pay? Well, you get to slim down your wallet by carrying fewer cards, and you can’t beat the convenience of paying with something that’s almost always in your hands. Here are the four reasons why we’d pay with a mobile phone over cards or cash, using Samsung Pay.
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Women’s Journey THAILAND 2016
Asia SpaVisit Thailand in August for a range of unique experiences catered for women
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Latest Escapes
Asia SpaLooking out onto Lausanne’s imposing Gothic cathedral, the Swiss Wine Hotel & Bar provides a perfect base for a wine tour, showcasing the white wines of Lavaux. The region boasts some of the most beautiful and tranquil scenery in Switzerland. Studio MHNA’s ambitious project fuses contemporary and homely elements, with guest rooms combine raw and contemporary materials: wood, stone and cork juxtaposed with coloured glass, porcelain tiles and Jean-Paul Gaultier fabric.
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Become a Financial Superstar
Simply HerTake these tips from everyday people who took on impressive – if not, seemingly impossible – financial challenges, and be inspired to think differently about your money.
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Risky Business
Simply HerDoes your husband have an “office wife” that he’s close to and can’t stop talking about? Here’s how to prevent their relationship from destroying your marriage. BY SASHA GONZALES
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Do small businesses have any use for Managed Print Services?
HardwareMagWith MPS, customers only pay for what they print. And this is actually more important for small businesses that tend to have more cash flow concerns than big corporations.
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CALL OF DUTY
The PeakWith knowledge comes power, and gavin tan intends to use it to heal the world.
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Small Businesses and the Importance of Domain Ownership
HardwareMagBlake irvingceo, godaddy.
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Victory ceremony
TorqueTorque presented trophies to the 10 “Best in Class” winners in the ST-Torque Awards 2015
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Brewing Business
CLEOEver felt the need to poop after drinking a cup of joe? Here’s why.
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Tricks of the Trade
CLEOGlamorous. Cutthroat. Exciting. Trivial. Inspiring. Consumerist. Fashion’s said to be many things, but what’s it really like to work in one of the world’s biggest, most lucrative trades?
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Horrible Bosses
CLEODoes your superior suck? We narrow in on what to do when your manager is being a major pain in the proverbial butt.
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Fringe Benefits
CLEOIt’s not just your boss that you should be nice to.
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SNACK STRATEGIES
The PeakPete bingeman, managing director of mondelēz Malaysia sales SDN BHD, tells Micheal oh how the word's ieading snacking company keeps on the sweet side of business.
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FOOD FOR GOOD
The PeakMango Chili began as a simple idea: to get diners to contribute free meals to those in need. Its ‘Chief Happiness Officer’, Ronald Khoo, who launched the idea, reveals to The Peak the trials and tribulations of practising this unorthodox business model in Malaysia, and why it might just be the future of business.
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A FORCE FOR GOOD
The PeakCorporate social responsibility is no longer a novel idea amongst businesses. After years of working his way up the corporate ladder, Rakesh Mohan, Chairman and Managing Director of Unilever Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar
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THE TAO OF TEA
The PeakThere’s a lot more to tea than what you get in the pot. this 5,000-year-old agricultural wonder has not only become deeply woven into cultures on all continents, but has also played an important part in the history of commerce, ship-building, the formation of corporations and international conflict. the peak speaks to taha bouqdib, co-founder of the veritable tea company TWG Tea, on the importance of maintaining high quality blends and why tea is here to stay.
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
CLEOOr more accurately, who doesn’t? In a world where money talks, we speak to three financially successful female entrepreneurs to find out what it takes to bring home the Birkin.