CELEBRATING THE INDIVIDUAL

The multitasker

Co-founder of proptech company Fraxtor Rachel Teo shows how to juggle her many roles in the disparate worlds of real estate, technology and blockchain, as well as arts and culture In a tech world dominated by men, Rachel Teo started Fraxtor with co-founder Oliver Siah. The duo are also managing directors at Fraxtor, a digital platform that allows investors to…

An eye for potentials

Dora, the creator of luxury homes such as Leedon Residence and Wallich Residence to the recently launched Midtown Modern, is now preparing for the debut of Lentor Modern later this year Chatting with Dora Chng, the general manager (residential) of GuocoLand, is like a catch-up session with a best friend. No subject is off the table as she discusses topics…

Radical change agent

Zheng Wanshi promotes diversity, inclusivity, gender equity, and sustainability in the real estate space Even Zheng Wanshi admits that her title of group chief strategy and planning officer at Frasers Property is a mouthful. But what does she actually do? Zheng explains: “My work is a lot about connecting the dots by developing a shared understanding within the leadership team…

Strong Women

Mop_14n15_Books_1411.indd By MIRIAM CHEW A dozen titles that tell of women who overcame the odds, seized opportunities and made things better for themselves and others HIDDEN FIGURES BY MARGOT LEE SHETTERLYBased on a true story, Hidden Figures is set amidst the civil rights movement — a time of racial and gender inequality. In a race between the United States and…

Women making an impact

The Cartier Women’s Initiative celebrates its 15th anniversary with an Impact Report looking back on the programme’s evolution and its footprint. This year, nine remarkable awardees who are former fellows whose businesses have achieved significant impact are announced For 15 years, the Cartier Women’s Initiative has supported 262 women impact entrepreneurs hailing from 62 countries and has awarded a total…

Bag in business

As we all start making our way back to the office, we need an “it” bag that not only make a fashion statement but is functional as well. Whether it is a tote bag or a crossbody bag, you need one to hold extra masks, hand sanitiser, antiseptic wipes and more. Alexander McQueen The Soft Curve bag for Spring/Summer 2022…

Write away

The season of autumn is given homage through the limited edition Namiki Yukari Fountain Pen that puts the focus on the auspicious Ginkgo trees that can live for millennia The pen is one of the most useful tools of communication as it was used to sign peace treaties, bank loans, cheques for everyday expenses. These days, we use elec- tronic…

Post-pandemic designs

A chef and an architect come up with safe ideas to meet new demands 
SINGAPORE (June 26): French superchef Alain Ducasse is using a ventilation system similar to those in hospital operating theatres to reopen one of his Paris restaurants. Ducasse, who…

Make muscles not excuses

A guide to staying fit, at home
SINGAPORE (Apr 23): Working out, as they say, is a state of mind. Even though we are finding ourselves in a new environment where gyms are closed and outdoor activities are cancelled, staying fit is all about motivation…