#106 ASEAN Forward Thinkers. Builders. Doers. 面向东盟的前瞻思考者 · 建设者 · 执行者
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#106 ASEAN Forward Thinkers. Builders. Doers. 面向东盟的前瞻思考者 · 建设者 · 执行者

This is an invitation — not just to invest, but to co-create a future community.Imagine a 70-hectare integrated resort township, anchored by a calm-water marina designed for yachting, jet skis, water sports, and leisure living — naturally shielded from storms, engineered for resilience, and built with long-term sustainability in mind. This is not a concept.This…

#104 Some stories are best told by those who chose to stand beside you — not by you yourself.
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#104 Some stories are best told by those who chose to stand beside you — not by you yourself.

#104 Some stories are best told by those who chose to stand beside you — not by you yourself. 🌊🚢 As I prepare to share The Thousand Ships vision in an upcoming closed-door session with founders, incubator leaders, and creators spanning Singapore, the China market, and the Taiwan market, I’ve been reflecting on one early…

#101 🌏When Diverse Minds Meet, New Pathways Open — Reflections from a Week of Conversations Across Asia’s Sustainability Circle 🌏 当不同领域的人相遇,新的路径便会被开启 —— 一周跨越亚洲可持续生态圈的深度对话
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#101 🌏When Diverse Minds Meet, New Pathways Open — Reflections from a Week of Conversations Across Asia’s Sustainability Circle 🌏 当不同领域的人相遇,新的路径便会被开启 —— 一周跨越亚洲可持续生态圈的深度对话

🌏 This past week was a reminder of a simple truth I’ve experienced throughout my journey: When the right people gather — even by chance — new pathways open. In a span of a few days, I found myself in conversations that cut across maritime innovation, sustainability, M&A, energy transition, healthcare, IT infrastructure, and cross-border…

#99 🌏When Systems Fail but People Don’t: Is Mastercard Still for Asia — and How SMDC Became the Saving Grace of the Week 🌏 当系统失灵,但人性不失
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#99 🌏When Systems Fail but People Don’t: Is Mastercard Still for Asia — and How SMDC Became the Saving Grace of the Week 🌏 当系统失灵,但人性不失

By Mar Vin Foo 胡马宾 | Top Voice in Corporate Sustainability Asia is one of the world’s most dynamic and demanding regions for digital payments and business operations. Many global brands claim to be “for Asia,” and Mastercard has long ridden on this narrative. But a series of lived experiences — including those from readers…

TIEMBA Tsinghua-INSEAD EMBA 2027 Dinner at South East, NUS Shaw Foundation Alumni House
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#97 🌍 Global Minds, Shared Purpose: Reflections from the Tsinghua–INSEAD EMBA 2027 Dinner 🌏 全球视野,共同使命 —— 清华–INSEAD EMBA 2027 晚宴感想

Last evening, I had the privilege of joining fellow members of the Tsinghua–INSEAD EMBA 2027 community for an intimate dinner at South East, NUS Shaw Foundation Alumni House. What began as a simple gathering quickly evolved into a rich exchange of ideas — crossing industries, nations, and belief systems. 🌍 A Truly Global Table Around…

#96 🚢 A Thousand Ships. A Future for All. 🚢 千帆启航,为全人类的未来。
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#96 🚢 A Thousand Ships. A Future for All. 🚢 千帆启航,为全人类的未来。

#96 🌏 We’ve just updated our 海莉能源 Haily.energy Page. Visit our Page to see the latest updates. 🌏 我们刚刚更新了我们的海莉能源主页。欢迎访问,查看最新动态。 🚢 A Thousand Ships. A Future for All. 🌿 Preparing humanity for rising seas by turning plastic waste into clean energy, resilient ocean vessels, and climate-ready communities. 📍 From Noah’s Ark to a Thousand Modern ShipsIn…

#82 🌏🏠 Taiwan’s Self-Healing Materials: The Silent Breakthrough Shaping the Future, and a Call for US Embassy Action;台湾自愈材料:塑造未来的无声突破,并呼吁美国大使馆采取行动
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#82 🌏🏠 Taiwan’s Self-Healing Materials: The Silent Breakthrough Shaping the Future, and a Call for US Embassy Action;台湾自愈材料:塑造未来的无声突破,并呼吁美国大使馆采取行动

中文版在英文刊文下方 Taiwan is an island often tested; earthquakes, typhoons, and unrelenting geopolitical pressures could have broken its spirit. Instead, they forged a culture of resilience and ingenuity. This character has long been recognized in semiconductors, with TSMC racing to 2nm chips even as the US and China tussle for influence. But beneath the spotlight of…

#72 The Good Conversation @ ITE College Central 好对话 @ ITE Central 学院
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#72 The Good Conversation @ ITE College Central 好对话 @ ITE Central 学院

On 1 September 2025, I had the opportunity to join The Good Conversation at ITE College Central, part of the Workforce Singapore Employers Connect Series. It was an inspiring afternoon of dialogue on talent development, workforce readiness, and partnerships that shape the future of employment in Singapore. Guest of Honour Mr. Gabriel Lam, Member of…

#53🌿 GAIL 2025: Greening ASEAN Is Not a Slogan—It’s a Call to Action 🌿 GAIL 2025:绿化东盟不是口号,而是时代的召唤
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#53🌿 GAIL 2025: Greening ASEAN Is Not a Slogan—It’s a Call to Action 🌿 GAIL 2025:绿化东盟不是口号,而是时代的召唤

中文版的文章就在英文版的下方。 “Will we be authors of our sustainable future—or mere footnotes?” That question lingered in the air as leaders, policymakers, financiers, legal experts, and sustainability professionals gathered for the GAIL 2025 Sustainability Forum on 22 July at Suntec City Convention Centre. Organised by ONERHT Foundation, RHT G.R.A.C.E. Institute, and VRSE, this 8th edition marks a…

#52 [🎉 Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025] To-Ricos Kway Chap 多丽哥粿汁 | A Family Legacy that Nourishes a Nation 传承卤味粿汁汤香,滋养我们的共同回忆
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#52 [🎉 Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025] To-Ricos Kway Chap 多丽哥粿汁 | A Family Legacy that Nourishes a Nation 传承卤味粿汁汤香,滋养我们的共同回忆

This year’s Michelin Bib Gourmand Singapore 2025 list has just been released — and one name stirred both pride and nostalgia in me: To-Ricos Kway Chap 多丽哥粿汁, a beloved hawker stall at Old Airport Road Food Centre, has earned its place on this prestigious list. 今年`新加坡精选精致美食指南 2025`公布了入选名单,当中一个熟悉又亲切的名字让我激动不已 —— 就是我三舅维持的老年台:多丽哥粿汁 (To-Ricos Kway Chap),4位于 旧机场路小贩中心,如今正式荣登美食榜单。 👉 Watch…