
What It Takes To Go Faster
The PeakMotor racing doesn’t have to be the preserve of a select few. Given the right steps, the path towards it is very safe.

Cirque Du Singapour
The PeakThese entrepreneurial young artists are out to prove that a career in circus arts can be viable in Singapore.

Beyond The Physical
The PeakWhat 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.

A Passion For Innovation
The PeakHer love for nurturing fledgling businesses inspired Phuay Li Ying to spearhead the launch of the investment and entrepreneurial arm of her father’s electronics components company.

ONE WARRIOR FIGHTS BACK
The PeakNot even this pandemic can stop ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong’s quest to build a global mixed martial arts empire the world has never seen.

Of Exceptional Taste
The PeakAn F&B entrepreneur shares his appetite for Audemars Piguet.

Conquering The Unknown
The PeakEmilia Teo’s taste for adventure is inspiring her to steer her family’s Tong Eng Group towards a more diverse range of endeavours.

NEXT IN FASHION
The PeakThe 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.

COUNTER INTELLIGENCE
Home & DecorThe 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.

XBOX SERIES X VS. PLAYSTATION 5: FIRST SHOTS FIRED
HardwareMagDid Microsoft or Sony bring the bigger set of guns with their console and gaming reveals so far?

COMPOSURE
FemaleSOME MIGHT CALL IT THE ART OF THE PIVOT OR, IN THE WORDS OF MICHELLE O, BECOMING. EARLIER THIS YEAR, TIFFANY & CO. DEBUTED ITS SIGNATURE T1 COLLECTION, A COOLLY ELEGANT RANGE OF JEWELLERY IN LUXURIOUS ROSE GOLD AND DIAMONDS THAT TRANSFORMS THE BRAND’S “T” MOTIF INTO AN ENCLOSED CIRCLE TO REPRESENT STRENGTH AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT. NOW AS ITS WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD RENDITIONS HIT STORES, FEMALE TEAMS UP WITH THE BRAND TO SPOTLIGHT TWO WOMEN WHO’VE TAKEN THE YEAR 2020 SO FAR HEAD-ON – AND WON.

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR A NEW WORLD
The PeakThe take-up rate for their tech solutions was initially slow, but these local companies – GTriip, Oddle and TiffinLabs – stuck to their guns. Now, there is no stopping their phenomenal growth.

SUPERHEROES, UNMASKED
The PeakThese leaders don’t wear capes but their selfless response to help the sick, the vulnerable and the disadvantaged during the Covid-19 pandemic places them in the league of the heroic.

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.

LOCALLY MADE, LOCALLY GROWN
Home & DecorWe don’t have to look too far to find custom-made sustainable wood furniture in Singapore. Some trees even grow in our gardens.

THE NEXT WAVE
Home & DecorMarching to their own beat and shaking up the local art and design industry, here are the up-and-coming local creatives to keep your eye on

GREAT WOMEN OF OUR TIME 2020
The Singapore Women's WeeklyEvery year, we shine a light on 18 distinguished and powerful women in the Great Women Of Our Time Awards.

NOW
Home & DecorDESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

FEEDING A NEW WORLD
The PeakWith the rising demand for alternative proteins in Asia, local plant-based protein manufacturer Growthwell is ripe for expansion.

THE NEW ESSENTIALS
The PeakAs staying home becomes the new going out, we’re filling our wardrobes with these key new styles.

A BETTER WORLD THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
The PeakKoushik Radhakrishnan of DXC Technology shares how IT will take humanity to its next chapter.

POWERING THE FUTURE OF WORK
The PeakOffering flexibility and security, Citrix’s integrated digital worlds empower a remote workforce.

WIRED FOR GROWTH
The PeakA.MGR’s business intelligence platform catapulted a 136-year-old Myanmar telecommunications operator into the digital age.

MITIGATING AVENGERS LEVEL THREATS
The PeakWith data being the new currency, companies must protect their treasure trove from attackers. LogRhythm provides that cybersecurity.

A TURN OF SPEED
The PeakForeign exchange platform Spark Systems is creating seismic changes in the FX landscape.

PEOPLE PERSON
The PeakRather than just provide a technical solution, Magnolia APAC’s Don Lee believes it’s the CMS provider’s investment in client relationships that drives its business.

THE TECH LAUREATES
The PeakHonouring technology partners who empower corporations with their most innovative and compelling services and solutions.

SOCIALLY DISTANCED FINANCIAL DECISIONS
The PeakHaving navigated his company Call Levels through choppy waters, trader-turned-techpreneur Daniel Chia is poised to change the financial world, one WhatsApp message at a time.

VIRTUAL RACER
The PeakRacing simulators have taken over major motorsports events in the last few months. Will they continue in the future?

THE NEW WORLD ORDER
Harper's BazaarThe global fashion landscape is set to change irrevocably post-pandemic and those tectonic shifts have also reverberated here at home. Jeffrey Yan examines how the industry at large is adapting and the ways our local and regional designers are responding to this crisis.

REFRESH YOUR HOME
Home & DecorWith 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.

A STITCH IN TIME
The PeakThe Singapore fashion community has been innovating ways to cope with the coronavirus crisis.

20/20 VISION
Harper's BazaarGlasses, Prada. Bag; necklace; sandal, Miu Miu OPPOSITE: Bag; sandal, Prada

A BRAVE NEW WORLD
The PeakThe Covid-19 pandemic is a true test of crisis management. These business leaders share what they’re doing to get their organisations through this.

HOW THE LAND
The PeakThree 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.

BUILDING A DESIRED PATH
The PeakWhile dealing with the pandemic, homebased learning and chocolate bribes, start-up darling Darius Cheung plots a better solution to today’s property problems.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING HONEST
FemaleWITH SUSTAINABILITY NOW PART OF THE MAINSTREAM CONVERSATION, MAKEUP AND SKINCARE BRANDS HAVE INCREASINGLY BEEN SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON THEIR OPERATIONAL PROCESSES THAT WERE ONCE HIDDEN AT “THE BACK END”.

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

THE INSECT FARM
The PeakGrasshoppers have become the answer to the world’s quest for a more sustainable protein alternative.

NEXT GEN
The PeakSHANYA AMARASURIYA Creative director, BP de Silva Jewellers

CRUISING ALTITUDE
The PeakIn the world of high-end business jets, technology remains key to survival.

CRUISING ALTITUDE
The PeakIn the world of high-end business jets, technology remains key to survival.

TECH AWARDS 2020 READER'S CHOICE
HardwareMagThis year marks the 11th edition of the annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, Singapore tech industry’s premier event where we recognize the best brands, products and services.

THE 2020 COVID-19 WORK FROM HOME GUIDE
HardwareMagAlso known as general cyber hygiene best practices

STRONG WOMEN /STRAWNG/ /WIM-IN/
The PeakThey run businesses, manage their families and never take no for an answer.

LEARNING FROM THE BEST
The PeakSingapore-based app tigerhall is for those who want to learn life skills – and those who have lessons to share, says its CeO Nellie Wartoft.

HE WHO SEEKS TO RULE MUST ALSO SERVE
The PeakConsidering the industry he’s in, V-ZUG owner and CEO Heinz Buhofer’s mantra is quite apt.

HE WHO SEEKS TO RULE MUST ALSO SERVE
The PeakConsidering the industry he’s in, V-ZUG owner and CEO Heinz Buhofer’s mantra is quite apt.

NEXT GEN TAKE OVER
The PeakNine personalities. Eight very personal columns. These future leaders write about the issues closest to their hearts.

COMING INTO HIS OWN
The PeakAndy Lim, chief executive officer of JL Family Office, stakes out his path as the steward of his family’s assets.

THE MAVE RICKS
Harper's BazaarA safari dress in bottle-green leather encapsulates both the sophistication and escapism Glass wanted to convey

Behind The Firewall
HardwareMagThe clandestine(?) life of a cybersecurity researcher.

WHEN TECH UNICORNS ARE #FAKENEWS
HardwareMagOne billion dollars!

A SMILE IN THE HEART
The PeakWell known for its Happiness Index, Bhutan has a tranquil spirit that also works wonders on the harried soul.

THE BEAT OF THEIR OWN DRAM
The PeakThis luxury independent bottler just released an impressively high-scoring whisky from a distillery many have never heard of. Here’s why it should be the first of many to add to your collection.

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

CHOREOGRAPHED FOR YOUR STORY
The PeakWhite Noise Creations director Karen Lacey shares how she tailors a performance to the message.

ROYAL PRESENCE
The PeakA small and landlocked principality, Liechtenstein is promulgating “Princely Moments”, the promise of brushes with royalty, to draw travellers.

A FINE LINE
The PeakThe head of one of fashion’s last family-owned businesses has long found inspiration close to home.

HEALTH BENEFITS, TAILORED
The PeakCXA’s Rosaline Koo lives and breathes her app, which is set to revolutionise health management.

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.

A CEO TALKS SHOP
The PeakCitroen chief executive Linda Jackson is as well versed in engine design as she is in automotive success strategies.

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

JOY SEASON
The PeakEntrepreneurs in the business of creating happiness share how they, in turn, experience it.

HIS STORY OF FUN
The PeakTo 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.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE
The PeakDESIGN IS INTEGRAL TO GROWING CONSUMER RELATIONSHIPS IN THE NEW ECONOMY.

GEAR / THE LATEST AND GREATEST
HardwareMagSMALL BUT FEATURE RICH

No Time Like The Future
The PeakAs one of Singapore’s leading watch retailers marks 40 years in the business, its head considers the transformations in the timepiece trade.

AN EYE FOR THE EXOTIC
The PeakWhere most see risks and disadvantages, Gary Xie sees potential in destinations less travelled – and proves his point with the success of Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts’ far-flung hotels.

GREAT WOMEN OF OUR TIME 2019
The Singapore Women's WeeklyPowerful 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.

CUTTO THE FUTURE
The PeakThere’s no fooling a craftsman when it comes to solid construction and fine details – even with accessories.

CENTRAL EUROPE’S CONTENDER
Asia Pacific BoatingPoland, 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.

NET GAINS
Asia Pacific BoatingAn Italian fibre company leads attempts to repurpose derelict fishing nets.

NEXT GEN
The PeakBONNIE WONG Chief operations officer of Creative Eateries

THE A TO Z OF GREEN FASHION
The PeakWhen famously eco-minded fashion designer Stella McCartney takes on a new role as sustainability adviser to the head of the world’s largest luxury conglomerate (that’s LVMH), and some of the biggest labels – from Chanel to Coach – renounce the use of contentious animal-derived materials, it will be impossible to ignore the signs: High fashion entering a new era.

AN X570 AFFAIR
HardwareMagAMD’s Ryzen 3000 processors come with a ton of features, including support for the latest PCIe 4.0 standard. To make the most of them though, you’ll need a new X570 motherboard.

Mothering Nature
Home & DecorTan Lay Koon, co-founder of Nature Squared, talks about the challenge working with natural resources like feathers, and egg and oyster shells, and finding artisans who are able to work with such delicate materials.

IS IT WORTH TO CRASH AND BURN?
Her WorldTHE ANSWER IS NO. Chronic workplace stress is more serious than you might think it is. And with more people burning out at work, here’s why you should take extra precautions to balance your work and life.

WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2019
Her WorldShe went green before businesses embraced eco-consciousness, and grew a two-person start-up into Singapore’s leading sustainable-packaging firm. Susan Chong’s story is one of single-minded vision armed with an ironclad resilience.

HYBRID, PREDICTIVE, AND YES, AUTOMOTIVE
TorqueThe Continental TechShow 2019 was a showcase of the future of the connected, electric car.

YOUNG WOMAN ACHIEVER 2019
Her WorldAI 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.

THE FUTURE IS FEMALE
Harper's BazaarWomen don’t just run the world, they help save it. We take a look at how Rolex’s partnerships with female visionaries have helped make the world a better place.

How Do You Feel About The Deep Ocean Or Spanish Cured Ham?
HardwareMagCustom keycap sets that will literally make you stop and stare.

GREAT WOMEN OF OUR TIME 2019
The Singapore Women's WeeklyMeet the first nine nominees in our annual awards.

THE POWER LIST
Harper's BazaarMeet 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.

NEO GROUP
The PeakFrom portable sushi conveyor belt to robotic arm, Neo Group’s Orange Clove catering brand is leaving its mark on the food industry.

HP
The PeakGlobal technology company transforms a laptop into a sensorial experience.

CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
The PeakElevating the standards of luxury living, one home at a time.

SINGAPORE’S VIRAL WEB VIDEO PIONEER
The PeakBefore anyone else even cared about Web content, digital video producer Gillian Tan took the plunge with unscripted videos that would go on to become online sensations.

THE AMPLIFIER OF LOCAL MUSIC
The PeakBandwagon founder transforms offline music gig directory into the region’s most influential music website.

INDIE SPIRIT WITH THE GOLDEN TOUCH
The PeakHaving established Singapore as the cocktail authority in the region, Paul Gabie now sets his eye on Asia’s bar scene.

MASTER OF THE MESSAGE CRAFT
The PeakLeon Lai thought he was done with advertising, but advertising wasn’t done with him. His last-ditch effort to make his mark in this industry wound up giving Singapore the regional spotlight it deserves.

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

THE COMPASSIONATE BANKER
The PeakKELVIN LEE HARNESSES FINTECH TO REALISE HIS DREAM OF FINANCIAL INCLUSIVITY.

KEY TO UNLOCK CURES
The PeakUSING BIG DATA TOOLS, JEFFREY LU IS PUTTING THE DISCOVERY OF NEW DRUGS ON THE SUPERFAST LANE.

THINK: 2019 is shaping up to be a great year for AMD
HardwareMagThe AMD vs. Intel fight has never looked so exciting.

ELECTRIC? DREAM ON
TorqueBattery-powered cabs may be economically feasible one day when a technologically superior company supplies vehicles that are as robust and economical as those with combustion engines.

The Gen Y Pack Leader
The PeakIn a dog eat dog business world, John Cheng goes against the norm to demonstrate the power of “we” in his many leadership roles.

A GRAND VISION
The PeakMarking its 180th anniversar y this year, Patek Philippe celebrates nearly two centuries of forward-looking creativity – and holds its biggest show yet.

BAEWATCH
CLEOFew people go from collecting toys to making them. But that’s exactly what Jackson decided to do when he was 23.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: How to Run a Niche Business in Singapore
CLEOCan a snowboarding company survive here? What about a pole dancing studio? Three women in their 20s tell us what it’s like running a specialised business, and how they clawed their way to success.

OPINION: IS IT TIME TO LET STRICT OFFICE DRESS CODES DIE A SLOW DEATH?
CLEOGiven how much our work spaces (and hours!) have changed, maybe it’s time for us to re-think the concept of workwear, says Fashion Editor Cheryl Chan.

MADE IN CHINA
HardwareMagIf you still think Chinese made goods are inferior to those made in the United States or Europe, it’s time for a rethink.

THE GOOD LIFE
The PeakTo entice the next generation of luxury-home buyers, Thai property developer Sansiri is rolling out exceptional lifestyle experiences.

Power Crystal
Her WorldFor crystal heir and power woman Nadja Swarovski, the two issues closest to her heart – sustainability and the empowerment of women – are also her new strategies to move the crystal business forward.

DO YOU HAVE THE FIT GENE?
ShapeThe next big thing in sweat tech isn’t a wrist gadget. It’s in your body.

WOMAN OF TOMORROW
The PeakShirley Crystal Chua, founder and CEO of Golden Equator, talks about making it as a woman in a male-dominated tech world.

A WOMAN WITH A GAME PLAN
Her WorldSystems engineer, data expert and Omnistream founder Wendy Chen is strategising new ways to sell across South-east Asia.

REWRITING THE RULES
Her WorldJust as Huawei is empowering its phoneswith better AI and camera technology,these two home-grown entrepreneursare also changing the game with theirbusiness savvy and style.

Want A Breakthrough In Your Career? Be Vulnerable In The Office First
CLEOHaving that human connection with your team members isn’t just for touchy-feely self-esteem purposes—it actually boosts your performance at work.

BRAVE NEW WORLD
The PeakIt seems like it was only yesterday that we were still sending letters and driving manual cars.

SINGAPORE’S MEDTECH BOOM
The PeakA slew of innovative ideas are pushing the envelope of technology, to manufacture and test new products in a bid to improve patient care.

THE CEO WITH NO OFFICE
The PeakJo Hu, head of tech-driven co-working space Distrii, shows what it is like to work in the office of the future.

GOURMET TRAILS
Her WorldKNOWN FOR: GOURMET TRAILS, OF COURSE

Stella McCartney: The Designer Who Made Luxury Sustainable
Her WorldBefore being a vegetarian was trendy, before being kind to animals was the thing to do, before climate change became a contentious issue, and before fashion had to clean up its act in every way, Stella McCartney was committed to fashion sustainability.

The Green Way To Travel
Her WorldWe don’t all travel like billionaires to Davos, nor would we want to.

Black Gold, Retold
The PeakOnce the preserve of emperors and kings, caviar is now being farmed around the world, making the delicacy much more accessible.

The Trail Blazers
Her WorldWe 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.

TECH AWARDS 2019
HardwareMagHWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards is back and the 2019 edition means a new round of polls to find the best technology brands of 2018.

The Return Of Vega
HardwareMagAMD Radeon VII.

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.

PACKING A PUNCH
The PeakMore millennial entrepreneurs are getting into the pummelling action, lifting the sport as well as enticing beginners.

WHEN IN SEOUL...
CLEOSkip the cafes and same ol’ photo ops you’ve been seeing on your feed since 2016. Here’s a list of cafes in Korea’s capital that will help your ’gram stand out.

PLAYING WITH FIREWATER
The PeakThe rising star of the spirits world is only for the brave.

INVESTING IN A SON’S PASSION
The PeakWhere fathers would discourage their sons from pursuing a career in racing, Logan Ravishankar is behind his all the way.

The New Ways To Network
Her WorldStash your name cards, but bring your game.

Meet The Winners
The Singapore Women's WeeklyFrom 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.

The Return Of The Japanese Brands
Her WorldAfter years of ceding the limelight to K-beauty, Nihon makeup and skincare are flexing their muscle and making their presence felt once again on the global stage.

Get The Raise You Deserve – Here’s How
Her WorldWant that raise? Nothing is free: You’ve got to justify yourself, bring something to the table, and learn negotiation skills.

Get The Raise You Deserve – Here’s How
Her WorldWant that raise? Nothing is free: You’ve got to justify yourself, bring something to the table, and learn negotiation skills.

THE PEAK POWER LIST 2018
The PeakGreen Entrepreneurs & Champions.

GENERATION GRIT
The PeakFrom sleeping in the office for six months to working the shop floor, Tocco Toscano’s CEO Joseph Lor has done it all to revive his family’s flagging leather bag business – while launching a new brand along the way.

SPIN CITY
The PeakThe vinyl revival is here to stay.

EXPRESS TO IMPRESS
ShapeYour first lesson in managing up is learning how to keep your superior sweet.

Master Class
Her WorldBeing good at googling stuff doesn’t make you an expert. That’s why we’ve got three people who are experts in their fields to teach us how to do specific things better.

LET NATURE TAKE ITS COURSE
Home & DecorMilan-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.

STAYING POWER
Home & DecorWith over two decades of experience in the interior design business, Selina Tay, founder and principal designer of Collective Designs, is a stalwart in her own right. Here, she shares insights gained on her journey.

OFF TO THE FAIR
Home & DecorAttractive promotions, gifts and live demonstrations take centre stage at this year’s Home & Decor Fair.

A DIFFERENT DRESS TO CONQUER
The PeakThis group CEO of Kingsland Development shows the strength of femininity in a male dominated industry.

THE SEARCH FOR A HERO
The PeakHow investors pin down the incalculable essence of leadership.

VERTICAL LIMITS
The PeakHow Anthony Teen turned his passion for extreme big wall climbing into a business that takes on projects others say are impossible.

WHAT A CHARACTER!
Young ParentsDoes your child want to go trick-or-treating as a superhero, a monster, or a character from his favourite cartoon or movie? Keep this list of costume and accessory stores handy. By SASHA GONZALES

A Tale Of Tattoos
CLEOTattoos have come a long way in Singapore - gone are the days when body art was synonymous with gang poems, barbed wires and butterflies. We ask two local tattoo artists who have been in the industry for almost 20 years to walk us through the evolution of tattoos over the past three decades.

ACE OF PACE
TorqueJaguar’s sharp-looking electric SUV is radically different from the rest of the company’s “cats”.

BATTLING GIANTS
The PeakHeir to a Vietnamese beverage group, Tran Uyen Phuong shares how she took on the industry’s behemoths, her father included, and won.

TRY, DON’T BUY
Young ParentsReady to save some money? JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN rounds up the top baby equipment rental places to hit for everything, from breast pumps to carriers, toys and even winter wear.

STATEMENT MAKER
The PeakWHY THIS COLLECTOR IS PROUD OF HIS LOUD TIMEPIECES.

Where Do Pandora Charms Come From?
The Singapore Women's WeeklyEditor-in-Chief Barbara Koh finds out as she gets special entry to the jewellery brand’s ultragreen crafting facility

GREAT WOMEN OF OUT TIME 2018
The Singapore Women's WeeklyThe 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.

ARTHUR WILLMANN
TorqueMANAGING DIRECTOR PORSCHE ASIA PACIFIC

AUDIO HEAVEN
HardwareMagAre you finally ready to make the jump and invest in a pair of end-game planar magnetic headphones? We rounded up the best for a listen.

HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS
The PeakA look at the iconic buildings of Singapore’s skyline and the families behind them.

Second-born, But Not Second Thought
Young ParentsHow can you help your toddler step out of her older brother’s shadow? DR RICHARD C. WOOLFSON shares five strategies.

Meet Our Heritage Heroes
The Singapore Women's WeeklyThese 30 food brands from Singapore are trusted by generations of chefs, home cooks and foodies.

The Reality Of DREAMING BIG
CLEOWe all fantasise about being our own boss, but just how viable is living out our dreams?

ONE WOMAN’S QUEST TO GIVE MIGRANT WORKERS A VOICE
Her WorldYou wouldn’t work under the rain without proper gear, or tolerate it if your boss didn’t compensate you after an accident. So why should anyone else? But that’s not always the case for migrant workers here, who don’t always have people to look out for them. That’s why Dipa Swaminathan decided to step up to help. This is the story of one woman’s efforts to do everything she can – to make a difference.

The Woman Behind Aesop
Her WorldShe’s been with the brand from the cradle, covering various aspects of the business from product QC and training to PR and mentoring. Suzanne Santos talks about the lifelong enterprise she co-founded.

DON’T LET FURNITURE SHOPPING BECOME A NIGHTMARE
Home & DecorFong Wei Li offers legal advice on how homeowners can protect themselves against unsavoury sales practices and missing furniture dealers, when shopping for the home.

The Trouble With Tesla
HardwareMagElon Musk may be an inspiration for the movie Iron Man, but Musk’s companies have real-world problems to solve.

BOBBY’S WORLD
The PeakHAVING BEEN IMMERSED IN THE WORLD OF CRAFTSMANSHIP FOR ALL HIS LIFE, BOBBY CHENG PERSONIFIES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BORN AND BRED IN THE REALM OF DESIGN.

ONE-DERFUL CROSSOVERS
TorqueWhich of these turbocharged 1-litre crossovers offers suburbanites the best combination of performance and practicality?

FLY THE WHITE FLAGS
TorqueSurrender to the luxury of these rival 2-litre SUVs and yield to the demands of modern motoring in style.
We Aren’t Ready For The Ai Revolution
HardwareMagSurely, the Google Duplex outcry is the first of many to come.

Want To Do Gig Work? This Is What You Need Do Know
Her WorldYou’ve had enough of the confines of corporate life and want to juggle being a freelance photographer, Grab driver and home baker. But don’t jump ship just yet. You need to sort out how to protect yourself, beginning with your finances.

POWER OF MOTION
The PeakOn refreshing one of the most respected names in a largely traditional industry.

TOP SHOT
Harper's BazaarFrom founding start-ups that have changed the way we live, to social entrepreneurs who are elevating communities, meet the 15 trailblazers who have set the bar sky-high.

Negotiating With Your Boss
CLEOThey say if you don’t ask you don’t get… so what’s the best way to ask your boss for a raise?

TALL AND TALLER
TorqueThings are looking up for upwardly mobile urbanites in Singapore, thanks to this pair of premium compact SUVs with personality.

Clean Before Use
FemaleMillennials don’t really trust anyone, according to research conducted in the US by Harvard University. They’re especially suspicious of big businesses and, with all the knowledge in the world available to them online, they’ll meticulously research any purchase long before they make it.

“A happy marriage equals happy kids”
Young ParentsThis philosophy is something Kate Pang subscribes to, after her marriage took a toll when the kids came along. She spills the details to LYNN WEE.

TECH AWARDS 2018
HardwareMagThis year marks the 9th edition of the annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, the tech industry’s premier event where we recognize the best brands, products, and services.

SUBVERSION AT PLAY
The PeakJACKSON AW MAKES TOYS THAT ARE SOUGHT AFTER BY COLLECTORS AROUND THE WORLD.

SMART KITCHEN
The PeakFranke: Reframing the kitchen to put it back in the centre of everyday life.

Soul to Sole
Harper's BazaarDaughter of Salvatore Ferragamo, Giovanna Gentile Ferragamo reminisces about her father's legacy on the occasion of the brand's reopening of its store on Canton Road, Hong Kong.

GREENING THE FUTURE
The PeakAFTER REINVENTING HIS FAMILY’S SOLAR PANEL BUSINESS, FRANK PHUAN IS DEMOCRATISING SOLAR POWER IN THE REGION.

40 GOOD MEN
Her WorldThey 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?

A HOUSE FOR SMART ENERGY
The PeakA FORMER SPACECRAFT ENGINEER REVOLUTIONISES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY WITH A BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCT.

The Generation Gap
CLEOWhen it comes to the workplace, there are certain... generalisations about certain generations. But are they true? And how do you deal with them?

Stepping Into a New in Dustrialage Age
The PeakDerrick Yap, chief executive officer, PBA International.

QUEEN OF CARS
Asia Pacific BoatingROLLS-ROYCE’S FIRST NEW PHANTOM FOR 14 YEARS IS READY TO BE UNVEILED IN ASIA.

START ME UP!
Asia Pacific BoatingCONSIDERING 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.

OWNERS FIRST
Asia Pacific BoatingBEST KNOWN FOR REPRESENTING PRINCESS YACHTS, BOAT LAGOON YACHTING IS RENOWNED FOR ITS SPECTACULAR BOAT SHOW DISPLAYS AND POPULAR RENDEZVOUS.

KING OF PRINCESS
Asia Pacific BoatingIN ONLY HIS SECOND YEAR AS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF PRINCESS YACHTS, FORMER McLAREN AUTOMOTIVE BOSS ANTONY SHERIFF IS OVERSEEING A “HUGE TRANSFORMATION” AT THE BRITISH YARD AND “VERY DIFFERENT” CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR 2018.

PRIDE OF PLYMOUTH
Asia Pacific BoatingAFTER CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2015, PRINCESS YACHTS IS QUIETLY EMBARKING ON A BOLD NEW CHAPTER OF GROWTH WHILE STAYING TRUE TO ITS ‘CRAFTED IN PLYMOUTH’ HERITAGE.

Can you actually take a sabbatical now?
CLEOAnd are you risking your job if you do?

Forward Shipping
The PeakChia Yoong Hui, founder, chairman and chief executive officer, Ascenz Solutions.

GEORGE BIGGS
TorqueMANAGING DIRECTOR, ASIA PACIFIC MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE

TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS
The PeakFor these Meinhardt executives, investing in human capital is paramount to business longevity.

The Power Players
Harper's BazaarFrom pop to politics, television to technology, meet the 30 women who are making a stand and changing the world as we know it.

Boutique Boating
Asia Pacific BoatingCELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN THE YACHTING BUSINESS, ASIA YACHTING IS DISTINGUISHING ITSELF AS AN EVENT SPECIALIST, FOLLOWING ITS CONTINENTAL PREMIERE OF THE MCY 80 BY STAGING A PIONEERING BROKERAGE SHOW – IN THE MIDDLE OF A BAY.

BUILDING UP MOMENTUM
The PeakFrom a family-run company to a publicly listed construction and property group, Chip Eng Seng has evolved tremendously – but it has only just begun.

RIGHT AT HOME
The PeakLocal craftsmen are reviving the lost trade of carpentry in Singapore, and drawing eyeballs with their creations.

NEW MARINE FORCE
Asia Pacific BoatingOPEN FOR BUSINESS IN 2013, ASIAMARINE NOW HAS REPRESENTATION IN EIGHT CITIES IN SIX COUNTRIES – AND IS HAPPY WITH THAT.

TECH’S NOT JUST FOR THE BOYS
Her WorldSHE WANTS TO ATTRACT MORE WOMEN TO THE INDUSTRY – AND SHE’S NOT SITTING AROUND WAITING FOR IT TO HAPPEN, SHE TELLS KIMBERLY SPYKERMAN.

Now, He’s Gunning For the Olympics
The PeakFROM SINGAPORE’S NATIONAL DAY PARADE TO THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN GAMES, ADRIAN GOH HAS STAGED SOME OF SING APORE’S MOST SPECTACULAR PROJECTION-BASED PERFORMANCES.

Get your foot back in the door – your strategy starts the day you say “I quit”.
Her WorldBoomerang employees – the term used to describe people who leave an organisation and later return – are on the rise.

Tech Award 2017
HardwareMagThis is the 8th edition of our annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, and in the last issue, we rounded up the products and technologies that won our Editor’s Choice awards.

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.

You raise me up
Her WorldMeet the inspiring individuals giving women a leg up at work and in life.

Awesome Tech offices and Why They Matter
HardwareMagOur HWZ team traversed various offices of known tech companies – our collection of office stories spill the beans, be it alluring décor, revolutionary cultures, or just old-school cool. By Team Hardwarezone