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An Introduction to International Schools in Singapore
If you’re considering relocating to Singapore for your next expat post, the following guide is full of information and advice on international schools, including case studies of four schools, and interviews with others who’ve moved from Hong Kong to Singapore.
The Venture Capital Boom in Southeast Asia is Only Beginning – Here’s Why
After beginning her career in New York, Sequoia India & Southeast Asia investment advisor Anni Cai explains why she returned to Singapore and how Southeast Asia is a region loaded with growth potential.
Next Stop, Metaverse: the Evolution of a Music Media Company
Bandwagon founder Clarence Chan tells us more about introducing Asian artists to global audiences through metaverse experiences.
Building a New Paw-ffice in New York City
It takes more than just guts to expand a start-up to New York City, but with much resilience planning, Pawjourr founders Sijun and Jane share how they managed to bring their business to the Big Apple.
After Visiting 92 Countries, They Decided Singapore Was the One
Was it the delicious orh luak (oyster omelette)? The world-class cocktails? Or perhaps the amazing rooftop views? Mitchell Hyde of AdventureFaktory tells us why he and his wife Thuymi Do chose to settle in Singapore after travelling the globe.
Around the World in 10 Feasts: Global Cuisines in Singapore
From Portuguese bacalhau to Fijian vakalolo , join us in a gastronomic exploration of cuisines found in Singapore.
5Qs with Kirstin Chen, Award-Winning Writer
Our 5Qs series is a chance for the SGN members to know more about folks in the community, where we pose 5 questions to exciting individuals to find out more about what they do.
How These Fresh Grads Built an Edtech for Rural Communities
Edwin Ho and Deevak Premdas persevered through a series of failed startups before finally gaining traction with Edsy Bitsy, an edtech for low- to middle-income communities in Asia and Africa.
More Than a Buzzword: The True Meaning of Mental Health
Mollie Jean de Dieu, the founder of Emotional Inclusion, explains how companies can truly care for their employees’ mental health by engaging a trained therapist.
Why you should join the tech industry in Southeast Asia
With demand for talent far outstripping supply, tech companies in Southeast Asia are both widening their hiring pool and paying top dollar to attract talent. Recruitment veteran Tan Jin Han, APAC Vice President (Technology) at Selby Jennings, shares insights into how mid-careerists can navigate offers and even switch tracks to join the tech industry.
How “Regulated DeFi” Will Ensure Financial Inclusion
Access to high quality investment products (like listed securities or private equity assets) has always been restricted to accredited or institutional investors. InterOpera’s founder Will Lee and CEO Michael Chin explain how they are designing an infrastructure to ensure safe and equitable access to such investments for all.
Fighting Food Waste One Crust at a Time
Meet Travin Singh, the Singaporean who founded Crust Group to upcycle surplus bread and fruit peels into beers and sodas. He describes how, within just three years, a side hustle has grown into a seed-funded startup that is fast expanding into Japan, Taiwan and beyond.
Connecting the Little Red Dots: Singapore’s Emerging Blueprint for Future-Proof Food
Ryan Huling from The Good Food Institute Asia Pacific elaborates how Singapore is robustly cultivating a thriving alternative protein ecosystem.
5Qs with Jane Shi, Character Designer and Illustrator
Our 5Qs series is a chance for the SGN members to know more about folks in the community, where we pose 5 questions to exciting individuals to find out more about what they do.
A Singaporean Chef’s Recipe for Success
With a spoonful of drive, a dollop of hard work, a splash of opportunity and a bucketful of determination, Mathew Leong may well be on his way to his dream of opening a Michelin starred restaurant. Find out how a 13-year-old’s brush with a simple salmon dish fuelled him to the head chef position at Norway’s RE-NAA today.
Why international tech startup Parcel Perform chose Singapore to raise funds and grow its business
Singapore is a vibrant location for tech start-ups looking for funding, but it never hurts to have some practical guidance on how to shortlist the right partners for your company. Learn from Dr Arne Jeroschewski as he shares how Parcel Perform found its strategic investors in Singapore and what other startup founders should keep in mind as they engage the multitude of investors in the tech node.
Entering a New Era of Space Exploration in Singapore
George-Cristian Potrivitu, co-founder of Aliena, discusses the exciting future of Singapore’s space industry and how quality satellite data can help tackle urgent sustainability issues in our world today.
How This Restaurateur Launched 3 Concepts amid a Pandemic
Gibran Baydoun recounts his move from New York to Singapore at 27 – using his passport for the first time in the process – the thrills and spills of opening restaurants in a pandemic, and his fondest food memories in Singapore.
How a whirlwind tech career took him to San Francisco, Shanghai and back to Singapore
Meet Jx Lye, a seasoned product manager who has worked at the most influential tech startups – from Dropbox and Lyft in the US, to ByteDance in China, and now Endowus in Singapore.
5Qs with Nicholas Tang, Private Chef
Our 5Qs series is a chance for the SGN members to know more about folks in the community, where we pose 5 questions to exciting individuals to find out more about what they do.
Making motorcycle rides safer in Singapore and beyond through AI
After a near miss on his motorcycle, Yoav Elgrichi – an Israeli entrepreneur living in Singapore – realised that riding assistance technology to protect motorcyclists was woefully underdeveloped. He is determined to change this through his latest startup, Rider Dome, which raised US$1 million last year in pre-seed funding.
From flipping sneakers to minting women-led NFTs: Two-time 7-figure entrepreneur Lily Wu charts her startup journey
Sydney-born Lily Wu bootstrapped her first business at 16 and her second when she was barely out of her teens. Currently based in Singapore, the Southeast Asia Startup Partner Lead at Stripe is also a co-founder of WOW Pixies – the first NFT club to invest in women- and diversity-led projects – which sold out within three days of launching.
Why The World Needs More Software Engineers
Software engineering has the power to revolutionise every industry – yet there is a massive global talent shortfall. Stanford graduate Neo Kai Yuan founded Rocket Academy to address this gap by building the Stanford of coding bootcamps.
Women to Watch
This #IWD2022, we round up a list of women across various industries who achieved commendable and meaningful impact in their field and communities. Here’s to all the inspirational women we know!
How One Singaporean’s Multi-racial roots led to the birth of a Social Enterprise
Mirfie Chan, founder of Love, the Chans, shares how her experiences as a Singaporean immigrant, wife and mother raising a mixed-race Asian American family have led her to champion diversity and the birth of a social enterprise.
How Twitter built a decentralized engineering organization in Singapore
Angad Singh, Senior Engineering Manager at Twitter Singapore, traces his journey of building a highly collaborative decentralised team and outlines steps for how you can do the same.
My journey with Google to empower women and #BreakTheBias
This International Women’s Day, Google’s Sapna Chadha shares her journey in tech, how she found a sense of belonging in Singapore, and what we can do to #BreakTheBias and create a world of true gender equity.
Making ‘A Sense of Home’: How filmmakers stuck in Singapore captured stories of Singaporeans in China, Oman and Switzerland
Producers Daniel Yun, Raymus Chang and writer-director Jerrold Chong share how they created A Sense of Home – six short films featuring individuals around the world – all without leaving Singapore.
Searching for my Shanghai Soul Sisters
Who runs the world? GIRLS! This month, in celebration of International Women’s Day, Eve shares her story of how she found her tribe of sisters in a Shanghai and grew a supportive community of women from just 4 people in 2009 to the extensive Thursday Tai Tai (TTT) family it is today.
Singapore: A City Of Design 😍
Check out these exciting places in Singapore that showcases how design plays a part in making our little red dot a liveable, lovable place to be!
3 things I learned from working on Ghostlore, a game that celebrates Singapore’s culture
As a Singaporean game developer based in USA, Sarah has never seen Singapore’s culture represented in games. Ghostlore, a Diablo inspired Action Role Playing Game (ARPG) based on Southeast Asian folklore, is an attempt to change that. Planned for an Early Access release on Steam in April 2022, she takes us behind the scenes to share some interesting facts about the game!
Inside the life of an Avengers, Star Wars and Jurassic World VFX artist in Singapore
Despite the demanding hours of his work – creating visual effects for some of the biggest and most influential productions in Hollywood – Ben Tillmann takes time out for artistic and athletic pursuits such as photography and representing Singapore in international dragon boat competitions. He talks to us about his enduring love for his job and how he’s enjoyed life in Singapore over the past ten years.
5Qs with Josh Lee, Co-founder of LawTech.Asia
Know any International lawyers who are also accomplished dancers? Meet Josh, a Masters of Law student at UC Berkeley, co-founder of LawTech.Asia, and one of Singapore’s most prominent street dancers.
Meet Rebecca, a Singaporean actor and voiceover artist in London
As a teenage performer in school plays, Rebecca Yeo never imagined that she would one day be clinching roles in film and television or recording radio dramas, audiobooks and video games. She explains the drastic ups and downs of an actor’s life, and how living overseas has strengthened her Singaporean identity!
Global tech companies leverage Singapore’s leadership talent
Two Singaporean leaders share their leadership approaches and delve into how tech companies here are doing their part in developing Singapore’s tech talent pipeline.
5Qs with Pudding Ibrahim, Hypnotherapist
Our 5Qs series is a chance for you to get to know about folks in the Singapore Global Network community, where we pose 5 questions to exciting individuals to find out more about what they do!
Cook up a feast this Roar-some Year of the Tiger
The Lunar New Year is all about family, friends, and of course the all-important FOOD! This festive season, we rounded up two delectable recipes just to usher in the year of the Tiger. Betty Shoga, Singaporean and owner of Ginger Modern Asian Bistro in Shanghai shares with us the tips behind a very refreshing yusheng salad and lotus chicken wrapped in parchment paper - definitely one to wow your guests! Watch our step-by-step instructional video to cook up a feast for this coming New Year!
How to Have a Roaring New Year: Lunar New Year Celebrations Around the World
We invite members of the Singapore Global Network to share the different ways in which they are ushering in the Year of the Tiger in Tokyo, Shanghai, Sydney and Singapore.
The Great Zodiac Race – Singapore Edition
Many are familiar with the 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle, in which each year is represented by one of 12 animals: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, chicken, dog and pig. This story has its roots in Chinese mythology, where the Jade Emperor – the ruler of all gods – hosted a big race to choose his twelve gate guards. But do you remember how each animal got their spot? We’ve decided to put a fun, Singaporean twist to this folk tale! Round up your younger family members and friends to hear the story of how the Chinese Zodiac – as we know it – came to be.
Coming full circle: Singapore-born Simone Heng finally finds a sense of belonging
Simone Heng has grown up in Australia, studied in Switzerland, and worked in Dubai, but her life journey has circled right back to her country of origin – Singapore. She explains the sheer joy of earning her Singaporean permanent residency (PR), how it granted her a sense of belonging, and why human connection is so precious in the post-pandemic age.
Meet Ben, the Singaporean composer who broke into the inner circle of China’s music industry
Despite a late start in music, Benjamin Lim Yi has become a sought-after composer in China through sheer grit and relentless drive, writing for national events and blockbuster TV programmes. He recounts his beginnings as an outsider, and how this perceived handicap turned out to be his greatest strength.
5Qs with Ethel Koh, Pastry Chef
Foodies in San Francisco will be no stranger to Michelin Guide - Japanese restaurant, Gozu. But did you know that the pastry chef is Singaporean? Find out more about Ethel’s culinary journey in the U.S. and the inspiration behind her delectable treats!
5 Things We’re Looking Forward to in 2022
As 2021 comes to a close, we asked five members of Team SGN to reflect on the past year and share what they are most looking forward to in 2022.
Meet Zoé Neron-Bancel, the French-American Innovation Consultant Who Moved to Singapore to Advance the Deep Tech Ecosystem in Asia Pacific
We met Zoé Neron-Bancel, Lead Innovation Consulting at Hello Tomorrow APAC , while collaborating on a 3-part series on Sustainable Urbanisation. Zoé traces her journey across the globe and shares insights on emerging trends in Asia-Pacific’s Deep Tech Ecosystem.
12 Days of Fun, Feasts and Festivities: A Singapore December to Remember
From a picnic amongst otters to a cocktail fiesta in the heart of the city, we’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate this holiday season – Singapore style. Follow us as we go on a little tour to experience the 12 Days of Singapore Christmas!
Beyond nostalgia – Studio Juju ponders the future of Singaporean design
In a little over a decade, husband-and-wife duo Timo Wong and Priscilla Lui have garnered awards and international recognition for their progressive design thinking. Timo looks back on the highlights of their journey thus far and contemplates the possibility of Singaporean designers developing a collective identity.
Finding Hyper-success in Silicon Valley
Daniel Chin, the founder of Sanho Corporation and its Hyper brand of tech accessories, traces his journey of evolution and survival – from the uncertain days of venturing out solo in Silicon Valley, to overcoming the 2008 financial crisis, to getting acquired by Targus, where he now oversees a wide range of products as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Technology.
A founder at 19, he is breaking barriers to opportunity and inclusion for migrant workers
Like most people, Sazzad Hossain initially thought giving back to society was something he would do after completing university and making a decent living. But personal interactions with migrant workers in Singapore highlighted their urgent needs and inspired him to found SDI (Social Development Initiative) Academy, a social enterprise that empowers lives through education.
This UAE expat is a mentor to migrants and sustainability startups in Singapore
Named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 and shortlisted for the 2021 Bracken Bower Prize, Vardhan Kapoor moved to Singapore to join the burgeoning tech industry. He tells us about the exciting possibilities in fintech, and why he devotes time to mentor migrant workers and sustainability ventures.
How Open Source Can Solve Some of the World’s Biggest Problems Faster Than Ever
What is Open Source? How did it help countries navigate the pandemic – and how can it foster secure innovation in teams? Pierluigi Cau, Director of Solutions Engineering APAC at GitHub answers all your questions.
Home is Where the Heart is
From India to Singapore, Vandana fondly traces her journey of the last 27 years as a mother, teacher, writer, archivist, and a history buff that played a part in helping her integrate in Singapore.
Meet Colin & Yen Yen, a creative power couple promoting language learning through comics
Following the birth of their daughter, Colin Goh and Woo Yen Yen created Dim Sum Warriors as a playful and entertaining way to learn languages through comics. The Singaporean couple discuss raising their child in New York and Taipei, all the while helping her stay rooted in her cultural identity and develop a fearless curiosity towards other cultures.
Gifts for every type of friend in your life
Tis the season for SGNjoyment!
Why this Grab product leader returned to Singapore after 20 years in the States
A veteran of the tech world, Jesse Lim has worked for Microsoft and eBay and launched products to millions of users around the world. After living in the States for over two decades, he moved back to Singapore – with his wife and two cats – to join Grab as their Head of Product (Consumer Experience & Platforms).
Acquire customers for your tech product through inclusive design
Have you wondered why some tech products are able to acquire customers in Southeast Asia much faster than others? Lead designer and prolific speaker Jay Demetillo shares his experiences in this op-ed on designing tech to truly serve the needs of the users in the region. Learn how you can increase chances for your tech product’s market fit by following the steps in this article!
Third time’s the charm: Reflections by igloocompany’s Anthony Chow on his startup journey from Singapore to the U.S.
Most entrepreneurs agree that the best part about starting their own business is being able to contribute to something bigger than themselves. Anthony Chow, CEO and co-founder of igloocompany, reflects on his journey scaling igloocompany to over 100 countries and shares his advice for other tech startups who aspire to expand beyond Singapore’s borders.
The man behind the woman – Meet the Israeli co-founder and co-designer of Singapore fashion brand GINLEE Studio
In more ways than one, Tamir Niv is a life partner to his wife of eight years, Gin Lee. With their days intertwined, Tamir and Gin juggle family and business, raising two young children while melding their cultures and expertise to build one of the most innovative fashion labels in Singapore.
5Qs with Cheryl K, Singer-Songwriter and Actress
If you watched “Crazy Rich Asians”, you would have heard Singaporean Cheryl K singing at the opening title and ending credits! Find out more about her journey in the music industry in the U.S. and how she’s living the American dream.
Your present guide for 2021 – sorted.
On the hunt for cool and unique Gift ideas this 2021 holiday season? You've come to the right place. Take this quiz to find out some santa-approved gift ideas.
Say No to Greenwashing: LUXE Botanics Is a Singapore-based Sustainable Beauty Brand Led by Science
Co-owners Jené Roestorf and Rachel Chan say that LUXE Botanics, a business that has expanded into 12 markets internationally, stands for both the power of nature and the truth of science, and is “not like every other green brand out there”.
Inside the Fast-Moving, High-Pressure Life at UK’s Biggest Fintech
From the cryptocurrency boom to the rise of buy-now-pay-later, the fintech industry is showing no signs of slowing down. Eric Chin, 28, shares about the rapid rise of his career at Revolut, a startup whose value has grown to a whopping US$33 billion.
Meet Nethra Murali: a Singaporean advancing workplace diversity in the US and beyond
Since she started working in the U.S. seven years ago, Nethra Murali has helped to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for thousands of her colleagues in the technology and aviation industries. Having grown up in the Tampines heartlands, as well as in five different countries, she credits how her multi-cultural background – as well as Singapore’s National Pledge and sambal stingray – have influenced her passion for building inclusive employee communities.
‘It’s lonely being a woman in tech’ – How This Startup Founder Hopes to Inspire More Female Leaders
Building upon the success of her startup UI-licious, Tai Shi Ling, 30, wants to normalise the idea of a woman in tech and empower more women to start businesses and pursue STEM careers.
Shopee’s Philip Cheng carves out his career in Data Science and Engineering after returning to Singapore
Have you wondered what it takes to lead an Engineering team in one of the leading tech companies in Singapore and the region? Philip, an Engineering Lead at Shopee, shares his experience building his expertise in the dynamic e-commerce industry, and how he seeks to make a difference with technology.
5Qs with Dr Li Wei, CEO of Transfong Ventures
Our 5Qs series is a chance for you to get to know about folks in the Singapore Global Network community, where we pose 5 questions to exciting individuals to find out more about what they do!
5Qs with the Monetary Authority of Singapore New York Representative Office
Our 5Qs series is a chance for the SGN members to know more about folks in the community, where we pose 5 questions to exciting individuals to find out more about what they do.
How to Cook Singaporean Fusion Dishes
If they can cook, so can you! Freshly staged at Yan Can Cook’s kitchen studio, these Singaporean fusion dishes are so delicious and easy to make at home.
From Army Captain to Recruitment MD: Andrew McNeilis Shares Expert Job Search Tips
Why do some candidates get selected over others? Andrew McNeilis, MD of Phaidon International APAC, pulls back the curtain and sheds light on what companies are looking out for, talent trends in Southeast Asia, and how you can gain an edge over the competition.
My Tidying Epiphany
It has been a long 2021, and while the new normal is setting in, it has certainly been a tiring journey and happiness seems just a little harder to come by. For overseas Singaporean Eve, her journey through the past year has been full of twists and turns, from getting stuck in Singapore and now back to Shanghai. She shares about how she Marie Kondo-ed a life that is meaningful, and most importantly - sparked joy.
Meet the Singaporean Furniture Mavericks Making a Statement on Contemporary Living
It’s not just about cutting-edge design, it’s a way of living. Joshua Koh, Julian Koh and Gan Shee Wen, CEO, CDO and CMO of Commune, Saurabh Mangla, Founder of ipse ipsa ipsum, and Nathan Yong, Founder of Folks Furniture and Grafunkt, tells us how they built an industry presence, their design philosophy, and how they have integrated retail and online experiences as Made With Passion brands.
Meet Vanessa Tan, the Tech in Asia Journalist turned Xiaomi Marketing Maestro
When Vanessa Tan joined the founding team at Tech in Asia as a journalist, she never expected she would one day be running her own team at Xiaomi. Vanessa shares how she pivoted from being a journalist at Tech in Asia to marketing director at Xiaomi, and her experience navigating cross-cultural teams in China and Indonesia.
A taste of home away from home: three food entrepreneurs finding success in the US with SG tastes
Indelibly interwoven with the story of Singapore is the story of our food.
The Struggles of Two Generations in Singapore
Caught between his parents’ traditional expectations and new opportunities offered to him as a young adult, Thomas Lim took the latter path, living around the world over the past 20 years. Now he’s back to honor his late father and early years in Singapore with a new film “The Fourth Sister” that examines the struggles between two generations of Singaporeans amidst heart wrenching family tensions and spectacular dance performances.
5Qs with Zhang Jingna, Fashion and Fine Art Photographer
From air rifle gold medalist to Forbes 30 Under 30 fashion photographer, Zhang Jingna has travelled the world to pursue passion and creativity. Acknowledged by the likes of Vogue Japan, Harper’s Bazaar China, and even master director Guillermo del Toro, she shares her inspiration, journey, and things she loves.
Discovery. 发现. Découverte.
Born and raised in Singapore, Juliette explores the world with curiosity and wonder, values instilled in her from growing up immersed in the multiplicities of the city-state she calls home.
Memories of Singapore @ Home
This National Day, we brought the world together to experience a slice of Singapore through Singapore @ Home. Find out what happened during the exciting show, and catch snippets of what you might have missed! Also, find out how to catch the NDP Live this Saturday!
Meet Daniel Riegler, the Karana Co-founder Creating Asia’s First Plant-based Meat Alternative Using Jackfruit
American Daniel Riegler, co-founder of Singapore-based Karana, tells us how they differentiate themselves by producing plant-based “pork” made of sustainably sourced jackfruit, why he chose to set up shop in Singapore, and how plant-based alternative meat stands to revolutionise the way we eat.
Singapore Repping with Nigel Stanislaus
What is your childhood dream? Are you living it now? Nigel has been living his dream in various cities around the world – Melbourne, Sydney, then New York, and finally now making Melbourne home. Being a judge on Asia’s Next Top Model, working with faces like Bella Hadid and Adriana Lima are just some highlights of his career thus far! Read all about his exciting journey.
56 Reasons To Love Singapore
As we celebrate our sunny island turning 56, here are a list of 56 things that our SGN community loves and miss the most about our little red dot! Whether you are an overseas Singaporean missing home, an expat living in our sunny island, or just a fellow patriotic Singapore, thank you for sharing with us all the reasons why you love SG!
Staying Connected To Singapore While Overseas
We catch up with three Singaporeans who share their gratitude for home, and how they stay connected while living abroad.
5Qs with Yiying Lu, Award-Winning Artist, Food Emoji Designer & TEDx Speaker
From the Twitter Whale and Dumpling Emoji to Disney Shanghai Mickey Mouse, Yiying Lu creates iconic brand designs which transcend linguistic barriers and enchant a global audience. She shares inspirations behind her new art piece created for Singapore’s 56th birthday celebration.
Chasing Passions: From Paris to London to Hong Kong and back to Singapore
As our nation turns 56 this year, we put the spotlight on the exciting journeys fellow Singaporeans chasing their dreams. Laura Peh has come a long way, after stints at many different cities, she is finally home, and through cinnamon art stories, is aiming to make a positive difference in a child’s life. Read about her journey!
What is a home, truly?
As our nation turns 56 this year, we shine the spotlight on the exciting journeys of fellow Singaporeans chasing their dreams. Krithi Roy has come a long way since she left Singapore back in 2011.She pens her thought about being Johannesburg, South Africa and her exciting plans for the year ahead.
Together, as an overseas Singaporean
As our nation turns 56 this year, we shine the spotlight on the exciting journeys of fellow Singaporeans chasing overseas dreams. Suzanne has been living in Hong Kong for more than 10 years, and given the proximity of the 2 cities, has always been close to home. However, with the pandemic in place, the National Day holidays took a turn. Find out how she remains close to home, even from miles away. She also has a special NDP song to encourage Singaporeans during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Things to do this National Day!
Celebrate Singapore this National Day no matter where you may be! So, wherever you are in the world, join fellow Singaporeans in celebrating Singapore’s 56th birthday. We have complied a to-do list of what you can do to soak up the National Day vibes and also find out how to catch the NDP 2021!
Cultivating Meats with Science: How Shiok Meats’ Founder Ka Yi Ling Grows Sustainable Seafood with Cell Technology
When we think of seafood, we think of shrimps, crabs, and lobsters freshly caught from the ocean. At Shiok Meats, chief technical officer and co-founder Ka Yi Ling leads a team of scientists to grow sustainable and environmentally-friendly crustacean meats by cultivating stem cells in a lab tucked away in Singapore.
From Singapore to Space: How NASA Research Scientist Gang Kai Poh Landed His Dream Job
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to do important work at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA. That’s what Singaporean scientific researcher Poh Gang Kai discovered when he was hired by NASA to work at the Goddard Space Flight Centre in Greenbelt, Maryland. His role is studying the space environment on Mars so that humans can, as one famous television show proclaimed, boldly go where no one has gone before.
Third Culture Kids: Calvin Widjaja shares what it’s like to grow up in two countries
Calvin grew up in Singapore where he lived for over 10 years. He regards Singapore as much of a home as his birth country Indonesia. He is a member of our SGN family and is the creator of Global CKtizens, a weekly livestream podcast that promotes intercultural studies, awareness and representation of Third Culture and Cross-Cultural Kids.
Banking on Accessible Art: How Aleksandar Abu Samra Co-Founded the World’s Largest Network of Everyday Art Galleries
Making art accessible in urban cities like Singapore is all about maximising accessibility to art, ArtWallStreet is a newly founded start-up that works with real estate partners to connect art creators and collectors. Co-founder Aleksandar Abu Samra is the urban technologist who runs the start-up with his partner from the real estate industry.
The way to a Singaporean’s heart
… is through their stomachs! For Jolene (also known as Miss Crumbs A Lot), a SAHM from Texas, she whips up delicious local yummies every time she misses home. This National Day, we find out what she misses most about Singapore! She also shares a few of her favourite recipes below – Satay, Chwee Kueh, Chicken Rice, and even the nostalgic gem biscuits snack – need we say more?
5Qs with Elisa Djuhar, MBA Candidate at Harvard Business School
Our 5Qs series is a chance for the SGN members to know more about folks in the community, where we pose 5 questions to exciting individuals to find out more about what they do.
Tech Entrepreneur Angela Conroy: on Mid-Career switches and Empowering Minorities
The desire to improve traditional and cumbersome processes inspired Angela Conroy, Co-founder and CEO at Notarum, an API led enterprise SaaS solution, to create a business tool that automates due diligence workflow and make a breakthrough as a woman leader in the tech sector. In this edition of Women in Tech series, we chat with Angela on her mid-career switch in becoming a tech entrepreneur and her unyielding commitment to pay it forward by championing others.
From Clementi to Carnegie: Violinist Siow Lee-Chin on Nurturing the Next Generation of Musicians for Success
Siow Lee-Chin has performed in leading concert halls across the world with acclaimed orchestras and maestros. Beyond the technicalities of being a musician, Lee-Chin believes that the reason behind her success is a holistic combination of the heart, mind, and fingers. A violin professor at the College of Charleston for the past 20 years, Lee-Chin is currently visiting home in Singapore. She will be one of the judges for the Singapore Raffles International Music Festival in August 2021. We talk to Lee-Chin about her journey in classical music, including the numerous adversities she faced along the way, and how her pedagogical approach was inspired by her late father’s teachings.
How HUONE Founder Evon Blomstedt Defied Gender Stereotypes to Build Her Empire
After surviving a tough childhood, Evon Blomstedt left her home country of Malaysia at the young age of 19 for Europe. Over the course of the next decade, Evon became a woman entrepreneur and battle-hardened business owner of HUONE, a creative business meeting and event venues operating across Finland, Singapore and Denmark.
From San Francisco to Singapore: Finding Authenticity in a Global City
Back in January 2020, before Covid hit, Emily Fang, a Taiwanese American from San Francisco was travelling Southeast Asia but eventually decided to stick around to explore the tech hub here. Since then, she has been loving the experience and we speak to her to find out what she loves about our city!
5Qs with Merissa Jane Lee, Electric Somewhere Company
Our 5Qs series is a chance for the SGN members to know more about folks in the community, where we pose 5 questions to exciting individuals to find out more about what they do.
Indonesia’s Version of PayNow: Unleashing The Next Wave of Fintech Opportunities
Eugene Liang, Director of Digital Mobile Banking at Standard Chartered Bank, shares insights into how Indonesia's introduction of QRIS - thereby standardising QR codes for payments - is a game changer.
Day in the life of a Diplomat: Meet Singapore’s Ambassador to Indonesia Anil Kumar Nayar
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Diplomat is like? SGN chats with Anil Kumar Nayar – Singapore's Ambassador to Indonesia.
The Defiant Filmmaker
Many parents wish that their kids would follow in their footsteps, but not Eric Khoo. The veteran filmmaker wanted his son to go on a more conventional career path, but Edward applied without their knowledge, and eventually went to New York to study film. Now a graduate from New York University (NYU) Tisch School of the Arts and a recent returnee to Singapore, Edward shares his journey as a filmmaker thus far.