The “Made in China” stamp may have had a less than appealing connotation before – but that’s not the case anymore. In these pages, the top 10 trends shaping the country’s soft power of design.

Marching 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

What exactly encapsulates Singapore style or design? We ask 20 creatives, each an icon in their field, what they think.

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

For decades, Her World has been a champion for women – in mind, body and action.

It’s a brand new decade, and gaming is going interesting places.

Israeli designers are creating a new language of design from the city’s architectural past and multicultural present.

South Africa is leading the discourse on art and design on the African continent.

Preschool is rarely a smooth journey for children.

From palm-fringed beaches to picture-perfect ocean views, these resorts in the Maldives are where you can retreat to for a slice of island paradise

Stephan Kurzawski, Senior Vice President of Consumer Goods and Sales at Messe Frankfurt, shares more about one of the biggest international design fairs happening next year.

Using fruit flies to study the human brain, award-winning scientist Dr Sherry Aw hopes to find the causes and treatment for movement disorders like Parkinson’s.

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PATRICK FURLONG, THE ARGENTINIAN WHO RE-INTRODUCED THE GAME OF POLO TO HONG KONG, IS SET TO BROADEN THE APPEAL OF THE SPORT OF KINGS HERE IN SINGAPORE.

Ever wondered how to reuse toilet paper rolls, instead of simply discarding them? Well, Paris-based artists Anastassia Elias and Junior Fritz Jacquet have found creative ways to transform them into whimsical miniature universes and captivating face masks.

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.

2nd Hong Kong International Cruise & Yachting Festival (ICYF), Kai Tak and Kwun Tong; November 17-24, 2019.

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, ADNEC Marina; October 16-19, 2019.

SAIGON YACHT AND MARINA (SYMC) has been named official Vietnam dealer for Aquila Power Catamarans.

CHEOY LEE SHIPYARDS held a grand opening party at its recently expanded head office in Lai Chi Kok. Over 200 guests came to celebrate the company’s new branding and newly renovated and expanded office.

ORYX YACHTS, a brand of sport yachts and cruisers under the Gulf Craft group, expands into the European market with the debut of the Oryx 379 at the Cannes Yachting Festival this September.

This home in Taipei exemplifies how simple, abstract forms can come together to create harmony and function under one roof.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

Whether they’re helping women in business, doing scientific research, rescuing stray cats, giving women prisoners hope, or educating kids in remote villages, these Singapore women are giving a hand where it’s needed.

AsiaSpa magazine is proud to announce the 15th annual AsiaSpa Awards.

Stepping off the grid is easy for travellers to this Central American country, where a life less structured, filled with untouched natural charm and surrounded by beauty comes, well, naturally. Charlene Fang spent a month embracing what Costa Ricans call living la pura vida – the pure life.

To entice the next generation of luxury-home buyers, Thai property developer Sansiri is rolling out exceptional lifestyle experiences.

Save on the extra miles to more distant spots, because our neighbour is a country packed with more activities than you could imagine. It’s not just about beaches or volcanoes; Indonesia is your next stop for outdoor fun and sports that’ll make your holiday a fulfilling one.

If you haven’t already started planning your mid-year getaways, you’ll definitely feel inspired after checking out these upcoming summer festivals.

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Yoga and meditation services are becoming more common in business class lounges, offering frenzied fliers a way to stay calm and focused.

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Motor racing experts give their take on the most challenging tracks for amateur drivers.

Who does actor Yao Wenlong worry more about: His 12-year-old son or three-year-old daughter? Find out also why he didn’t send them to school in Singapore.

After 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.

Some days you go out just for the booze, and some days it’s all about the beats.

As the 29th edition of The Singapore International Film Festival rolls around, we meet the power players of our film industry who are shaping, moulding and steering the visual language of cinema with their behindthe-scenes bravado

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

WHAT THESE FIVE LOCAL FACES HAVE IN COMMON: THEY’RE REFLECTIVE OF CHANGES IN ONE OF THE MOST CHANGE-RESISTANT INDUSTRIES – MODELLING. IT’S A BUSINESS THAT, UNTIL RECENTLY, STUCK TO ITS OWN AND CHAMPIONED ONLY ONE KIND. NOW THE PLAYING FIELD IS MORE INCLUSIVE, AND THE “STANDARD ISSUE” MODEL IS NO LONGER THE STANDARD. WHAT IS: BEING UNIQUE AND HAVING A DARING ATTITUDE – QUALITIES THE FIVE INGENUES HERE HAVE. OH, ANOTHER THING: THEY’D RATHER BE SUPER ROLE MODELS THAN SUPERMODELS.

WHETHER THEY’RE EMERGING TALENTS IN THEIR FIELDS OR BONA FIDE SUPERSTARS, THESE CREATIVES WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER. MEET THE WOMEN WHO’VE GONE GLOBAL AND DONE SINGAPORE PROUD.

To develop Singapore as an international maritime centre, our schools are hard at work grooming the next generation of industry professionals.

A British boarding system with an Eastern academic slant makes Marlborough College Malaysia the ideal school for future generations.

Global online retailer Amazon has gained a firm foothold in Singapore by promising speedy shopping service and low prices, but do consumers love it or loathe it?

RAJAH & TANN PARTNER PAUL TAN IS COMMITTED TO BETTERING THE TRAINING AND LIVES OF YOUNG LAWYERS.

The people placing Asia on the world map.

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?

They’re all below 16, but look what these kids have achieved – two are champs at unusual sports, one is a classical opera singer and yet another is a TEDx speaker.

THE ANNUAL SINGAPORE FASHION WEEK RETURNS FROM OCT 26 TO 28 WITH NEW NAMES AND FRESH PERSPECTIVES. HERE’S A PREVIEW OF WHAT’S IN STORE THIS YEAR. BY DONSON CHAN

IN 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.

Even the most seasoned traveller seeking a hot new travel destination, or elusive ancient land, will be spellbound by magical Bhutan, possibly the ‘last Shangri-La on earth’ that lives up to its newfound hype

From constructing outstanding structures that stand the test of time to designing spaces we work and play in, there’s no denying these world-renowned architects have left their mark on today’s ever-changing urban landscape with their phenomenal creations.

50th Sydney International Boat Show; August 3-7, 2017

WITH ASIA’S 2017-18 SAILING SEASON SETTING OFF IN PHUKET IN JULY, WE HIGHLIGHT SOME OF THE BEST REGATTAS AND RACES IN HONG KONG, CHINA, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, THAIL AND AND INDONESIA TO MARK IN YOUR DIARIES …

GULF CRAFT was the king of this year’s 25th Dubai International Boat Show as the UAE yard hosted its biggest-ever display, presenting a stunning collection of 16 luxury yachts and boats featuring six superyachts and three global debuts including the Majesty 100.

SUNSEEKER’S FIRST NEW ENTRY-LEVEL YACHT IN OVER A DECADE, THE ROOMY MANHATTAN 52 FLYBRIDGE IS ALREADY THE BRITISH YARD’S FASTEST-SELLING MODEL TO DATE.

A significant industry event, the Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) will be hosting the first APSWC Round Table in Bangkok

Design is a big part of everyday life, and it’s about to play an even bigger role in March, when the annual Singapore Design Festival (SDW) will be held.

THE 25TH EDITION of the Dubai International Boat Show will return to the Dubai International Marine Club. With more than 840 leading international, regional and local exhibitors from 55 countries at this edition, around 28,000 marine industry enthusiasts from across 151 nationalities set to attend the event.

In-Cosmetics Asia is set to return this year from November 8 to 10

From taking bold strides into male-dominated industries, to grooming the future generation of creatives, this year’s inspiring nominees of The Weekly’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards 2016 are daring dreamers changing our world…

Singapore literature and many of the cultural quirks of being Singaporean is having its moment in the international spotlight.

THE 10TH EDITION OF the Shenzhen International Boat Show (SIBEX) will be held at Sevenstar Yacht Club in China, gathering speedboats priced from a few hundred thousand to motoryachts worth millions.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ARE BOATER’S PARADISES THANKS TO MILD CLIMATES AND AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF MODERN MARINAS, PLUS SECURE AND STABLE ECONOMIES.

AsiaSpa magazine is proud to announce the 12th annual AsiaSpa Awards.

Every year, The Singapore Women’s Weekly shines the spotlight on 18 outstanding, high-achieving working women in the Great Women Of Our Time awards. These inspiring pioneers and game-changers are making an impact in different arenas in Singapore. In this issue, meet the nominees in the Education & Public Service, Finance & Commerce, and Science & Technology categories.

THE NINTH EDITION OF THE XIAMEN International Boat Show (CXIBS) will be held at Xiamen Marina in Wuyuan Bay, China and the application for exhibition has recently opened. With a fusion of exhibitions, forums, competitions and exciting events, the show strives for a breakthrough in the luxury industry and to promote a wholesome yachting style.

A rising crop of fashion designers finds hope in trying economic times.

Much more than a honeymoon destination, Mauritius is a jewel floating in the Indian Ocean. With incredible beaches and a growing reputation for adventure sports, this lush tropical island is also home to some of the world’s best spas.

AUSTRALIA’S GOLD COAST International Marine Expo (May 19-22) in Coomera, Queensland, received over 20,000 visitors from around the world to the showcase of more than 600 luxurious motor yachts and catamarans, as well as over 230 displays from marine engines and equipment to lightweight tenders, jet skis and boating accessories.

The awards ceremony in singapore honoured the hard work, dedication and passion for boating shared by all of the nominees.

The usual roundup of boat shows, industry news, races and regattas, spotlights and new launches from asia, and around the world.

The ultimate Rendez- Vous 6-11 Sept 2016.

Builders across the region are creating bigger, better, faster and more luxurious vessels than ever before. By Glen Watson

From the Italian town of Cascina, Franco Ceccotti upholds the traditional craft of woodworking in Ceccotti Collezioni’s furniture, with astounding results.

Uninspired by the preschools you’ve visited so far? Check out the cool offerings at these new centres.

BOATBUILDERS AND SUPPLIERS ARE GEARING UP FOR THE ISL AND’S INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW IN MARCH, AS WELL AS THE PROJECTED BOOM IN ASIAN BOATING.

Pete 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.

These 55 women aged 20-34 dare to follow their hearts and do what they love. Here, they put their best faces forward.