STORIES
Singapore Magazine Stories Block
Keeper Of Ideas
Singaporean Daren Tang’s appointment to lead the World Intellectual Property Organization shines a spotlight on the Lion City’s stellar growth in the intellectual property arena.
Drawing On Human Experience
American designer Tim Kobe, who worked with Steve Jobs to create the blueprint for Apple retail, says design thinking can continue to solve challenges in Singapore.
The Merits of Multilateralism
The global fight against Covid-19 has brought nations together with one shared objective – vaccinating their populations.
Custodians of Culture
Singaporean Yeo Kirk Siang’s appointment to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage evaluation committee not only puts the spotlight on the Lion City’s multiculturalism but also helps it learn from global experts.
Unity in Diversity
Mounted on an ebony-coloured frame, this colourful artwork by one o f Singapore’s most celebrated artists, the late Liu Kang (1911 – 2004), embodies the spirit o f a nation that is defined as much by its cultural diversity as its singular identity.
Taking Up Residence
The Singapore Art Museum’s new Residencies programme will connect both local and international artists with each other and the wider community for better cross-cultural appreciation.
Connected Through Art
In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Singapore International Foundation’s Arts for Good Fellowship global alumni leverage art and technology to create a more inclusive world.
Changemakers of the New Era
Adapting to the “New Normal”, the 2020 edition of the Young Social Entrepreneurs programme broke new ground with an online experience while continuing to champion innovation and community stewardship.
Magnum Opus
The diminutive stature of this former church dating back to the 19th century belies the big ideas contained within.
The Healthcare Visionary
American biomedical engineer Dean Ho is out to revolutionise healthcare, and believes Singapore has the perfect climate for him to realise this goal.
Championing Caregivers
Non-profit organisation Caregivers Alliance Limited helps mental health caregivers find solidarity among their peers by providing the resources and emotional support.
Saving Young Lives
Indian non-profit Cactus Foundation is dedicated to making the world a safer place for children.
Democratic Access
Through its digital health services, a Singapore medtech start-up is expanding the cancer treatment options of patients, as well as improving regional access to specialist healthcare.
