independent businesses

Solo Date is a new series that discovers the best spots for the solo adventurer or bored introvert. Take yourself on a solo date by exploring Singapore at your own pace and discovering new activities for personal growth. Our first edition: an itinerary for those entering their analog era.

Out Of Office is a new series that follows Singaporeans who’ve logged off the standard career script to chase their own versions of success – consider this a study of work, ambition and life beyond the default settings. First up: entrepreneur Ryan Foo, who’s ditched a potential career in law for the start-up grind and is now expanding his wellness empire, one niche product at a time.

Independent Southeast Asian labels are having their moment – and it’s not just Vietnam and Thailand.

It’s a small, cosy store hidden in Golden Mile Tower that knows it’s... freaking good.