For years, bubble tea has been a Singaporean obsession and stores selling the sweet treat have steadily popped up all over the island. Mega-chains like Koi and Gong Cha, as well as specialty brands like Tiger Sugar, tend to draw hoards of bubble tea lovers to them. The bubble tea …
Read More »YouTube Taught This M’sian Couple To Turn Concrete Into Pretty Décor, Now It’s Their Biz
Author’s blurb: When I think of concrete, the first thing that comes to mind is usually grey and hard structures used to build walls and pave floors. The industrial look can come off unflattering to me, especially when left exposed without being painted first. But Adesh and Shahfiq see a …
Read More »This M’sian Couple Quit Their Jobs At PwC To Handmake Wooden Playthings For Toddlers
While looking for a carer for their first child, Jon Ming and his wife, Q-Pei were introduced to a different way of raising kids. It’s called the play exploration method, and upon further research, Q-Pei came across the Montessori approach. Dictionary time: The Montessori method is one that stimulates a …
Read More »F&B Meets Entertainment: Here’s The Couple Who Brought Immersive Theatrical Dining To S’pore
Emily Png, 30, and Stuart Wee, 33, first met each other at a children’s church. Stuart was playing the bass guitar while Emily was on the keyboard, and love later blossomed between the two. Both of them had very different backgrounds. Emily majored in retail marketing and had stints as …
Read More »This S’pore Couple Turned A Vintage Clothes Project Into An E-Store With 36K Items Sold
Clicking into Vintagewknd’s online clothing store is like transporting oneself back to the late 90s/early 2000s. Their collections feature outfits inspired by pop culture classics like Archie Comics, Barbie, even Winnie the Pooh. The nostalgic trends of yesteryear are curated with the savvy eye of a contemporary fashionista: think Emily …
Read More »This M’sian Couple Went On A Picnic Date & Realised They Could Capitalise On The Concept
Author’s Blurb: Picnics are my favourite kind of dates. But the last time I had one, I had to use a yoga mat and a bunch of tupperwares with finger foods. So, not exactly the most Insta-worthy, aesthetic kinds you’d imagine. Yes, it’s the company that matters at the end …
Read More »Raising The Woof: This S’pore Couple Runs An Agency That Manages Over 2,000 Pet Influencers
Though human and virtual influencers are aplenty, pet influencers are the next big thing. Take Rhea the Siberian Cat for example — the fluffy feline has over 16,000 followers on Instagram, and has collaborated with big brands like Shopee and Sudio. Indeed, Jane Peh, co-founder of The Woof Agency, said …
Read More »This S’pore Couple “Rescues” Unwanted Food From Bakeries, Wholesalers To Give To The Needy
SG United has become a buzzword during this Covid-19 pandemic as the government urges Singaporeans to stay united as one people and remain resilient in the face of adversity. Encouragingly, many Singaporeans have displayed behaviours of altruism, compassion and empathy during these challenging times. For married couple Derek Ong and …
Read More »How This Power Couple Ensures S’pore Has A Stable Supply Of Medical Equipment During COVID-19
Personal protection equipment (PPE) and medical devices such as respiratory machines and ventilators have become highly-coveted items since Covid-19 hit us earlier in the year. Countries worldwide faced a shortage of medical supplies, especially protective gowns and surgical masks. One business that played a huge role in ensuring Singapore has …
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